Half
Day Luxor Tours ,Explore the old religious capital of the Middle and New
Kingdom during the Ancient Egypt with its astonishing vast temple and royal
cemeteries through unforgettable Luxor
East Bank Tours which offers variety of programs to visit all the famous
attractions in the city via spectacular desert and river scenery.
This superb complex hosting a group of temples and it
has been enlarged over a thirteen hundred years period. The three main temples
of Mut, Montu 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, and next to it, inside of the enclosure wall is the Temple of
Ptah, while the Temple of Mut is to the south.
There is also the small Temple dedicated to Khonsu,
and next to it, an even smaller Temple of Opet. Actually there are a number of
smaller temples and chapels spread about Karnak, such as the Temple of Osiris
Hek-Djet (Heqadjet), which is actually inside the enclosure wall of the Temple
of Amun. , mud brick enclosure wall surrounds all of these buildings, On your
way towards the entrance, you will find a ram-headed avenue of Sphinxes, which
was built to protect the Temple of Karnak, it is comprised of a series of
pylons (monumental gateways which taper towards the top to cornices), leading
into courtyards, halls, and temples. The first pylon opens onto a wide court
which invites the visitor further. The second pylon opens onto the Hypostyle
Court which measures 337 feet (103 meters) by 170 feet (52 meters). The hall is
supported by 134 columns 72 feet (22 meters) tall and 11 feet (3.5 meters)
around in diameter, The Hypostyle Hall leads to The 3rd Pylon, built by
Amenhotep III, Crossing the 3rd Pylon, you come to an open, rectangular court,
which is known as the Court of Tuthmosis I. Tuthmosis I erected 2 obelisks, but
only one obelisk has survived: 19m high and around 310 tons in weight, From the
Court of Tuthmosis, we reach the 4th Pylon, which Tuthmosis I also built, The
5th Pylon, yet again built by Tuthmosis I, is damaged and on both sides of the
entrance, Tuthmosis III built two small rooms, The 6th Pylon, which was built
by Tuthmosis III. Beyond this pylon, Tuthmosis III built his famous hall, the
Ancestral Room. The original Sanctuary was built by Tuthmosis III, but Philip
Arrhidaeus later rebuilt it.
Behind the sanctuary, you will see a court, dating
back to the time of the Middle Kingdom. It is a wide-open courtyard that is
badly damaged now, Most probably this spot was the site of an old Temple,
dating back to the time of the Middle Kingdom: the origin of the Karnak Temple.
The 7th Pylon, which is badly damaged, was built by
Tuthmosis III.Crossing the 7th Pylon to the court beyond, you will see 2
statues of Ramses II and Tuthmosis III,The 8th Pylon was built by Hatshepsut,
decorated by Tuthmosis III, and restored by Seti I. The scenes on the façade of
the Pylon represent Hatshepsut with different deities, and a religious scene
featuring Tuthmosis III, The 9th Pylon, which was built by Horemheb, is badly
damaged. A large number of bricks were found inside, which were being used as
filling. They belonged to the Aton Temple, Finally, we reach the 10th Pylon,
damaged as well, and again built by King Horemheb. In front of this Pylon,
there are the remains of an avenue of Sphinxes, built by Horemheb, and
extending to the gate of Ptolemy II in front of Mut Temple.
Overview:
Tee off to historical wonders of
the world you must try our Luxor Tours,
explore Luxor East Bank Tours with its cultural
heritage. Enjoy Karnak Tours and visit Luxor and
Karnak temples, don't miss to snap amazing Photos at the Eastern Bank in
Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Itinerary:
Plan
Egypt Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in
Luxor, be a witness for a fascinating Luxor East Bank Tours at
the East Bank, start with Karnak Tours to
visit Karnak Temple, Karnak Temple dedicated
to god Amon, his son Khonsu and Mut his wife, hear the story of Karnak temple
and how Pharaohs built this glory temple since four thousand years, and it was
completed at the time Romans took control of Egypt, Next tour to Luxor Temple built
at the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom by Amunhotep III, but Ramesses II
completed the building at the 19th Dynasty, Ramses II ruled Egypt for about 67
Years, at the end of this glamorous excursion Plan Egypt Tours guide will
escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.
Included:
·
Pick
up from your hotel in Luxor
·
Tours
to Karnak and Luxor Temples as mentioned at the above excursion
·
Entrance
fees to the above mentioned sites
·
English
speaking guide included
·
A
bottle of Mineral water to each person during the tour
·
All
Transfers in Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle
·
All
service charges and taxes
·
Assist
and transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tour.
Excluded:
·
Optional
tours
·
Tip
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