2 Days Dendera Temple and Luxor Attractions from Hurghada

Meet your guide at your hotel lobby after picking your breakfast boxes to start your Dendera temple and Luxor attractions in two days. It takes around 3 hours to drive with a short break on the way for coffee, toilet, and breakfast. Upon arrival to Luxor, you will start your Egypt attractions tour with the Hathor temple.

Dendera temple

Hathor temple or Dendera temple will be your first stop on the way to Luxor on the west bank of the Nile River. Dendera temple is one of the most important Greco-Roman temples in Egypt besides Edfu temple and Philae temple. This temple is famous for its two Mammisi, Christian Basilica, Sacred Lake, and Dendera Calendar. Also, the Dendera temple is known for its 14 Crypts, Dendera Bulb, and Dendera Zodiac Signs. Meanwhile, Isis Chapel is one of the most energetic places in Egypt and Dendera was one of the most important healing centers in ancient Egypt. Besides, it's known as the heart chakra temple in Egypt. At the end of your tour to Dendera temple, you will proceed to your next stop in Luxor's east bank.

Karnak temple

Amon temple or Karnak complex is the biggest not only in Luxor but all over the world. The building started in the Middle Kingdom and most of the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom added parts there. Indeed, there is a lot to see in Karnak such as Ptah temple, the Hypostyle Hall, Mut temple, Khonsu temple, and the Barque shrine of Ramesses III. Also, in your Luxor day tours, you can visit the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut, the White Chapel of Senusret I, Sacred Lake, and the Festival Hall of Thutmose III. Meanwhile, wall reliefs explain a lot about Egyptian religion, ancient Egyptian history, and creation Myths. Later, you can enjoy free time on your own to take some photos before you go for lunch.

• Lunch: Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant as part of your Hurghada excursions before you start your way to the hotel.
• Hotel Check-in: At the end of your Luxor attractions on Luxor's east bank, your guide will help you to check in at your hotel overnight.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Enjoy your delicious breakfast at the hotel then start your Luxor attractions on Luxor's west bank.

Colossi of Memnon

Start your Luxor west bank attractions with the massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III or Colossi of Memnon seated on the throne while his mother and wife are portrayed long his feet. The Colossi were decorating the entrance of his Mortuary temple but it is in ruins now. The temple was used for Mummification purposes or Opening of the Mouth rituals.

Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut

The next stop will be the Deir El Bahari temple or Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut on Luxor's west bank is located 500 meters far from the Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep II. Senmut, Queen's engineer built the temple for Hatshepsut in a very unique way. Indeed, there are a lot of amazing places especially the second level such as Hathor Chapel, Punt Expedition, and Anubis Chapel. Moreover, the walls reliefs show important events the Queen's Divine Birth, agriculture in ancient Egypt, trading, and Music and dance in ancient Egypt.

• Lunch Meal: Enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant on Luxor West Bank.

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings on Luxor's west bank is a must-see because it was the final burial place of all the Pharaohs of the Eighteenth Dynasty, Nineteenth Dynasty, and Twentieth Dynasty. Moreover, Tutankhamun's tomb is very famous in Valley of the Kings. The walls of the tombs are decorated with religious books such as the Book of Day, Book of Night, Book of Heavenly Cow, Book of Caverns, and the Book of Imyduat. You can visit 3 tombs included in your ticket and you can choose from KV 02, KV 11, KV 6, KV 8, and KV 14. Also, there are 3 extra tombs against charge such as Tutankhamun tomb, Seti I tomb, and Ramesses V. At the end of your Luxor day tours, we will drive you back to your hotel in Hurghada.