Determined by the course of the Nile. The southern part of the country is known as Upper Egypt – the northern region from Cairo to the Mediterranean comprising Lower Egypt. At its heart are Luxor and Karnak, which together formed Thebes, modern name Luxor, the national capital at the height of the empire, around 1500 BC.
Luxor the heart of Egypt. Luxor is located 500 Km south of Cairo about 7 hours’ drive.
Here are the great temples. A cross the Nile on the west bank, carved out of the rock in the valley of the kings, are the tombs of the pharaohs, where the treasure of king Tutankhamun was discovered.
Excursions north and south of Luxor take you to other major sanctuaries built by the pharaohs
Once you are in Luxor. First you see the great avenue of sphinxes linking the 2 Temples “Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple” 2 miles processional walking way with more than5000 sphinxes a body of lion and a head of man, you can take a quick photo, then proceed to the famous Karnak Temples; the largest place of worship ever built and the greatest example of worship in history. It has been built over than 2000 years. Great complex of Temples dedicated to the main God of Egypt (Imn – R’).
Have Lunch at local restaurant, then visit Luxor Temple one of the most beautiful and preserved temples in Egypt dated back 1500 B C. It was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and was completed by Ramses II during the 19th Dynasty.
West Bank of Luxor you can visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III Known as (Colossi of Memnon), Then visit The Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs of the ancient Egyptian kings were discovered, those tombs were curved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs. (Not included Tutankhamen tomb). Continue the tour to visit Hatshepsut Temple Known as El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut, the most powerful woman to rule Egypt.
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