luxor
Capital of ancient Egypt, with a concentration of 1/6 of the world monuments.
Accomodation
The Jolie Ville, exclusively located on the island is a getaway from everything with a well reputed brunches. The Sonesta Hotel is central, overlooking the Nile and with all what you expect in a 5 star facility .
| Hotel rates per person |
4 Star |
5 Star |
| Single occupancy |
$95 |
$155 |
| Double occpancy |
$65 |
$95 |
| Triple occupancy |
$60 |
$80 |
| Prices are per person incl. American breakfast, services charges and all taxes. Contact us for self-catering accommodation available in most cities. |
Airport Assistance
The airport, your first contact with a different environment; make it a smooth one and order our Airport Assistance Service: An English speaking representative will greet you before you run into any formality, assist you through the immigration procedures, help you collect your luggage, provide private transportation and check you into your selected hotel. Please forward your flight details, i.e. your airport of arrival, date, flight number and airline.
Price per person: $10 one way.
Recommended Tours
| 1) Full day west bank (7 hrs) - $70 pp
Early morning crossing of the Nile (earlier in summer time) to the west bank where the glorious and fascination NECROPOLIS OF THEBES. by no mean this necropolis could be covered in one day, but as a first time visitor you will discover the valley of the queens, the valley of the nobles and the Hatchepsut temple |
8) Transfer Luxor/Aswan (3:30 hrs) - $35 pp
Transfer by A/C car from/to Aswan. (TL5) |
| 2) Karnak Luxor Temples (4 hrs) - $55 pp
Visit to the great complex of KARNAK to visit the TEMPLES OF GOD AMUN,the HYPOSTYLE WALL, the SACRED LAKE, a wake between 134 huge columns and many other temples. the LUXOR TEMPLES with its huge papyrus columns, the ancient chuch and mosque is thus housing three religions. |
9) Transfer Luxor Hurghada (3:30 hrs) - $51 pp
Transfer by A/C car from Luxor to Hurghada, through the eastern desert of Egypt(well paved and safe road) the Red Sea mountains and Safaga village. |
| 3) Luxor Museum (2 hrs) - $45 pp
This museum of ancient Egyptian art, housed in modern building was opened in 1975. the collection consists primarily of the more recent finds from the Thebes area. the interior of the museum is attractively laid out on two levels, and the many valuable and unique items are excellently displayed, laid out and labeled. |
10) - $ pp
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| 4) Sound and light Karnak (2:30 hrs) -$40 pp
In the evening , the sound and light show at the Karnak will be the best way to end a day in Luxor city. |
11) - $ pp
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| 5) Dendarah and Abydos (6hrs)- $85 pp
A.M departure from hotel (Lunch basket is advised). at 169 kms to the north of Luxor city you will reach the ruins of the temples of ABYDOS, the chief center of the cult of Osiris, God of the after life. Together with one of the oldest necropolises and nearby city of THINIS, Abydos played an important role as the burial place for kings and high court dignitaries. P.M After lunch , back to the south(87 kms) the DENDARAH TEMPLE dedicated to Hathor , Godess of love,fertility and beauty. Dendarah is one of the most ancient and most famous Egyptian cities. |
12) - $ pp
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| 6) Edfu & Komombo Temples (5 hrs) - $90 pp
Early Morning departure by road to the south of Luxor (107kms) to reach Edfu Temple .One of the Most conserved Egyptian temple. Its construction started 237 BC.and was completed in 52 BC.
Komombo Temple at 62 kms. furthur south is built over a hill and overlooking the Nile and dates back to the Ptolemic era. You can either go further south for 45 kms. to end in Aswan or go back to Luxor city. |
13) - $ pp
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| 7) Sailing to banana Island (3 hrs) - $15 pp
Transfer from your hotel to the nile bank to enjoy a sailing trip on a wind driven felouka. A course of 1:30 hrs, between the islands cultivated fully of banana trees. in summer it is advised to make this trip around 17:30 hrs. |
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Please note:
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice, unless contracted.
- Rates are expressed in U.S. dollars, per person and based on a minimum of two participants.
- Special rates offered as of five participants.
- All tour rates include the assistance of a private guide egyptologist and/or assistance of an escort.
- All visits and transfers are inclusive of entrance fees to sites, parking fees, tips and/or portages.
- All transportation is assured by private A/C cars/coaches approved by the Ministry of Tourism.
- Children Policy:
Under four years - free accommodation when sharing parents' room + free tours and transfers.
4 - 12 years - 60% off total services when sharing parents' room.
- For more... info@fivestar-egypt.com.