My name is Ahmed Goda, 36 years old, I graduated from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels in 2010, and I am working as a local tour guide in upper Egypt especially covering the archaeological area between Abydos and Abou Simbel, I*First of all. I started toworking in the hospitality industry since August 2012, I am so pleased to work as local tour guide so I can taste my GuruWalk visitors how was Egypt and how it is being now, I am so interested for mountain trips and playing Football also 😊, I feel so pleased to meet people from different countries to make Culture exchange, that is life 💞
Thank you for your interest in my package! I’m excited to help you have the best experience in Luxor. Feel free to WhatsApp me at +201010069392 so we can finalize the best schedule for you.
Karnak Temple
Location: East bank of the Nile River, covering approximately 200 acres.
Purpose: Dedicated to the Theban triad of gods—Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Features:
Great Hypostyle Hall: 134 massive columns, some reaching 80 feet in height.
Obelisks: Includes the Obelisk of Hatshepsut and the Obelisk of Thutmose I.
Sacred Lake: Used for purification rituals.
Avenue of Sphinxes: Connects Karnak to Luxor Temple.
History: Construction began around 2000 BCE and continued through the New Kingdom.
Tip: Visit during sunrise or sunset for a magical experience.
Luxor Temple
Location: Also on the east bank of the Nile, within walking distance of Karnak.
Purpose: Dedicated to the god Amun.
Features:
Colonnade of Amenhotep III: Rows of columns with intricate hieroglyphs.
Courtyard of Ramses II: Statues, obelisks, and a colossal seated statue of Ramses II.
Birth Room: Depicts the divine birth of the pharaoh.
History: Built during the New Kingdom with additions by various pharaohs.
Night Illumination: Beautifully lit at night, creating a magical ambiance.
Visit Details
Duration: About 3 hours.
After 18:00: Only Luxor Temple is available.
Opening Hours:
Karnak Temple: 06:00 - 16:00
Luxor Temple: 06:00 - 20:00
Ticket Prices:
Karnak Temple: 600 LE
Luxor Temple: 500 LE
Meeting Point: Karnak Temples ticket office area. Google Maps Link
Additional Tours
I can also arrange tours to other sites in Luxor, including:
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Habou Temple
Valley of the Queens
Deir El Medinah
Valley of the Nobles
Carter House
Denderah Temple
Feel free to ask about any other tours or activities like balloon rides or quad biking!
I hope this helps! Let me know if you need any more information or assistance. 🌟🇪🇬
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I will be at the Entrance of Karnak temple ticket entrance.
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak comprises a vast mix of temples, pylons, chapels, and other buildings near Luxor, Egypt
The temple of 4 religions and 5 civilizations
We will pass by from outside the mosque of Abo Al- Haggag and his square .
134 colonnade inside Karnak temple
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).