Karnak Temple Tour

Karnak Temple Tour

Embark on a fascinating journey through the rich history of Ancient Egypt with a visit to the Karnak Temple, one of the most impressive and iconic archaeological sites in the world. You will be picked up directly from your hotel or Nile cruise to travel to the « Jewel of the Egyptian Temples, » where you’ll witness firsthand the grandeur that has inspired travelers for centuries.

Tour Highlights:

• Pick-Up and Travel: Start your adventure with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation, whether it’s a hotel or a Nile cruise. Enjoy the scenic drive to Karnak Temple, located in Luxor, as your guide prepares you for an unforgettable experience.

• Explore the Karnak Temple Complex: Once at Karnak, you’ll explore its sprawling complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons, and massive obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and the rulers of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdoms. The temple complex is one of the largest religious sites in the world, and each structure has its own unique story to tell.

• The Kabash Path (Sphinx Alley): Discover the Kabash Path, also known as Sphinx Alley, an ancient road built to connect the Karnak Temple to the Luxor Temple. Learn about the symbolic significance of the path, once used by the Ancient Egyptians for the annual re-enactment of the marriage between the gods Amun and Mut. The statues of the deities would be carried along this road, showcasing the deep religious and cultural meaning behind this sacred procession.

• Roman and Cleopatra’s Influence: As you walk the Kabash Path, your guide will tell you how it was later used by the Romans and renovated by the Ptolemaic Queen Cleopatra, who even left her own « cartouche » — an inscribed hieroglyphic mark — on the stones of the path, adding a fascinating historical layer to the story.

• Visit to the Luxor Temple: After exploring the magnificence of Karnak, the tour continues to the stunning Luxor Temple, another monumental site in Luxor. The temple is famous for its grandeur, majestic columns, and historical significance as the site for the Opet Festival, where statues of the gods were carried in a procession from Karnak to Luxor.