Following you will find excursions from Luxor to the most interesting sightseeing spots in the surrounding arranged by our Thomas Cook Travel Desk.
All trips leave directly from Steigenberger Hotel Nile Palace. All mentioned prices are per person and valid until October 31st, 2008. They include entrance fees, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and a professional guide, well-versed in Egyptology, either in German, English or French language.
55 € per person
Distance 35 km
Tour duration 4 hours
Cross the Nile to visit several tombs in the spectacular Valley of the Kings, on to the dramatic mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as Deir El Bahri, which has been built out of the rock face. Later pass the fabled, huge Colossi of Memnon, two vast statues in honor of the Pharaoh Amenophis III.
55 € per person
Distance 30 km
Tour duration 4 hours
On the West Bank there are other fascinating tombs and temples to visit. Take a tour to see the temple complex of Medinat Habu, with its great Temple of Ramses III, the most dominant feature here and the most magnificent tombs of the Nobles, which are more personally decorated and well-worth seeing.
55 €
Distance 30 km
Tour duration 4 hours
Cross the Nile to visit the Valley of the Artisans, Pa-Shedu Tomb, and then visit the temple of Seti I.
45 €
Distance 5 km
Tour duration 3 hours
Spend a wonderful time visiting the most celebrated temples in Egypt: Karnak and Luxor. Karnak, with its magnificent Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, line of arm-headed sphinxes and scared lake, and Luxor’s superb temple of Amenophis III with its papyrus headed columns and imposing colonnade, are two stunningly temples not to be missed.
60 €
Distance 35 km
Tour duration 3 hours
Experience the unforgettable joy of flying in a hot air balloon. View the magnificent tombs and temples and the surrounding countryside whilst peacefully drifting over the historical monuments. See the scenes of daily life and feel the atmosphere of ancient times. Total flying time 45 minutes.
20 €
Distance 15 km
Tour duration 2 hours
Rarely visited by tourists, this unique tour will take you to unexplored areas of Luxor. First a visit to Saint Pakhom Monastery “Deir El Shayeb” and then on to the Mosque of Sheikh Abo El Hagag. This mosque has been incorporated into the walls of Luxor Temple. Finally, enjoy a thirst-quenching drink in the peaceful setting of a farm on the outskirts of Luxor.
22 €
Distance 5 km
Tour duration 2 hours
Enjoy an enchanting couple of hours at one of Egypt’s finest outdoor spectacles at Karnak Temple. Here the history of the Great Pharaohs of the 18th and 19th dynasties is narrated with dramatic sound and light effects. Walking through the darkened temple to the sacred lake, the ancient history of this awe inspiring temple complex will come alive.
50 €
Distance 5 km
Duration 3 hours
Dress in a Galabeya (provided complimentary) and take a sunset sail before enjoying a dinner with a folkloric show. The evening includes a belly dancer, camel ride and snake charmer. Unlimited soft drinks, local wine and beer are included and transportation to and from the Jolie Ville Hotel can be provided.
70 € per day
Drive through the Western Desert to El-Kharga Oasis, followed by EI-Dakhla Oasis where you will overnight. This Oasis is characterized by its numerous monuments and natural springs.
50 €
Distance 64 km
Tour duration 12 hours
Take a relaxing trip on board a Nile Cruise boat to visit the famous temple of Hathor in Denderah, where colossal reliefs show Caesarion, son of Julius Caesar and his famous mother, Cleopatra.
40 €
Distance 64 km
Driving duration 5 hours
This beautiful Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the Goddess of Love, Hathor is only a short drive from Luxor. Here there are striking bas-reliefs of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion, the only temple in Egypt to portray this famous queen and her son. Denderah is also the only temple in Egypt where the roof is accessible to enable you to enjoy a view of the area.
70 €
Distance 240 km
Tour duration 10 hours
From Denderah, drive on through the lush countryside and villages to visit Abydos, the renowned Temple of Seti I. Here you will see the famed “Tablet of Abydos” which lists seventy-six Egyptian Kings in chronological order. A fascinating day to experience two distinctly different styles of temples. It is recommended that you take a picnic lunch.
95 €
Distance 220 km
Tour duration 14 hours
Visit Aswan, one of the most beautiful cities in Egypt.
En route at the best-preserved temple in Egypt, Edfu, dedicated to the God Horus. On to Kom Ombo, the temple dedicated to Gods, Sobek and Horus perched by the Nile.
In Aswan visit the romantic temple of Philae, and the marvel of technology - the High Dam.
With this trip you are leaving in the early morning by car and return by train.
155 €
Distance 700 km
Tour duration 15 hours
The marvelous temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefetari, where colossal statues announce that “civilization starts here”, make a fascinating must see experience. Moved to high ground when the Aswan High Dam was built, these awe inspiring ancient monuments are perched on the shores of Lake Nasser, whose waters are fed from the mighty Nile’s source in Africa.
With this trip you are leaving by plane from Luxor to Aswan and to Abu Simble. Return flight to Aswan and from Aswan back to Luxor by train.
75 €
Distance 220 km
Tour duration 13 hours
Hurghada, one of the Red Sea’s most popular resorts, is an international center for water sports, windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, snorkeling and diving. Along with its fine, sandy beaches, Hurghada has some of the finest coral reefs in the world. An ideal place to relax and enjoy sun, sand and the sea.
Total time at the beach 6 hours excluding driving time. Lunch included.
200 €
Distance 700 km
Tour duration 10 hours
No holiday to Egypt is complete without a visit to the magnificent sights of Cairo - the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and the Egyptian Museum housing some of the world’s most fabulous treasures from the collection of King Tutankhamun and the many ancient artifacts. As an additional option, depending on time, Islamic or Coptic Cairo could also be visited.
Flight from Luxor to Cairo and return. Lunch included.
... and travel services available:
- Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan
- Golfing at the Royal Valley Resort.
- Air Tickets & Reservations Services
- Hotel/Cruise reservations
- Car hires
- Travel Insurance
- Travel care
Financial Services:
- Foreign exchange
- Travel cheque
- Credit card cash advances
