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| Egypt Shore Excursions |
| Tours offered from port cities; Aleandria, Port Said, Safaga..., and include many options for culture, adventure and entertainment when you reach a port of call. Egypt shore excursions are great way to enhance your cruise experience. |
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Temple of Karnak
Karnak is the home of the god Amon who was an insignificant local god until the 12th dynasty when Thebes became the capital of Egypt. He was represented in his original state as a goose and later as a ram, at the height of his power he was shown as a human with a head dress of feathers - all that remained of the goose. |
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 The temples of Luxor and Karnak are separated by about three kilometers with the sacred lake between them. The Temple of Karnak is as splendid at that of Luxor, perhaps even more so, and offers visitors some rare glimpses into the ancient past of Egypt. There are many wonderful things to see and enjoy here. Karnak is divided into three areas separated by rough brick walls. The largest area measures approximately 30 hectares and is the best restored area. This temple, dedicated to the god Amon, and is believed to be the oldest of the four temples at Thebes. To its left is the sanctuary of Manatee, the god of war and across from it is the sanctuary to the goddess Mut, Amon's wife, who, interestingly enough, was symbolically represented as a vulture. Karnak is the home of the god Amon who was an insignificant local god until the 12th dynasty when Thebes became the capital of Egypt. He was represented in his original state as a goose and later as a ram, at the height of his power he was shown as a human with a head dress of feathers - all that remained of the goose. In ancient times wars were not fought between countries but were considered as contests between gods. This is how Amon, with the help of Thutmose III and various other New Kingdom kings, rose to become the first supreme god of the known world and was hailed as God of gods. Little is know of him, unlike most other gods he has no legends or miracles to impress his worshippers and seems to be closer to an abstract idea of a godhead. His followers came from all the strata of society. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples. This vast complex was built and enlarged over a thirteen hundred year period. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun are enclosed by enormous brick walls. The Open Air Museum is located to the north of the first courtyard, across from the Sacred Lake. The main complex, The Temple of Amun, is situated in the center of the entire complex. The Temple of Monthu is to the north of the Temple of Amun, while the Temple of Mut is to the south. The temple of Karnak was known as Ipet-isut (Most select of places) by the ancient Egyptians. It is a city of temples built over 2000 years to the Theben triad of Amon, Mut and Khonsu. The construction of Karnak Temple began in the Middle Kingdom and was completed during the New Kingdom, some 1,600 years later. Every successive king of this era added to the temple, which covers two hectares (five acres) of land. The area of the sacred enclosure of Amon alone is 61 acres and would hold ten average European cathedrals.The great temple at the heart of Karnak is so big. The Hypostyle hall at 54,000 square feet with its 134 columns is still the largest room of any religious building in the world. In addition to the main sanctuary there are several smaller temples and a vast sacred lake. It is a complicated site with four courtyards, ten pylons, a sacred lake and many buildings. All Egyptian temples had a sacred lake, Karnak's is the largest. It was used during festivals when images of the gods would sail across it on golden barges. Karnak was also the home of a flock of geese dedicated to Amon. |
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| Daily tours from Luxor |
| Regular daily tours from your hotel in Luxor. Visit the attractions on your free time at an affordable price. Explore Luxor sightseeing at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. |
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East Bank: Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple |
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This tour takes you to two of the most impressive Luxor temples.
As you explore the Karnak Temple, you’ll come across a huge hall with 134 intricately carved columns and relics of ancient Egyptian dynasties. At the centre of the complex is a sacred lake, where you’ll see a big statue of a scarab (a beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians) that dates back to the reign of King Amenhotep III.
The construction of the temple of Luxor began during the reign of Amenhotep II; it was expanded by King Ramses II. At the entrance is a huge tower built by King Ramses II.
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Price= 47.1 US $
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Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum Tour - East Bank |
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Look out for ancient Egyptian mummies at the Mummification Museum and see a range of artefacts at the Luxor Museum. Pan through an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, antiques and some interesting relics from the tomb of Tutankhamen, including a collection of 26 well preserved New Kingdom statues. At the Mummification Museum, you will come across ancient Egyptian mummies of both humans and animals. Learn about the process of mummification and the ancient Egyptian concept of life after death. |
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Price= 51.0 US $
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Hot Air Balloon- West Bank |
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Get your cameras ready and enjoy the unique opportunity to view the magnificent panorama of Luxor town from a unique angle.For an unbeatable view of Luxor and the Nile River, take a flight in a Hot Air Balloon over the West Bank. Enjoy the sites of the West Bank from the air, away from the daytime crowds in the peaceful glow of dawn |
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Price= 90.6 US $
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Full Day Tour Dandara & Abydos |
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Take a trip to the ancient temple of Dendera, one of the best preserved in Egypt, and see the archaeological ruins at Abeydos. To enter this ancient Egyptian temple walk through a massive gate that lies between two Roman fountains. Don’t miss the central building of the complex which is the temple of the Goddess Hathor, the goddess of love, music, wine and procreation. At Abeydos, see archaeological remains from the ancient Egyptian dynasties. |
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Price= 54.4 US $
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Egypt Tailor made tour:
Tour Program, exclusively tailored to the particular interests of you and your group. Our team is always ready to provide you with customized programs in order to meet your individual style, budget, taste and schedule.
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Classic Egypt Tour packages |
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| Egypt Desert Safari |
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| Lake Nasser & Nubian sights |
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| Egypt & Petra |
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| Nile Cruises |
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