2days luxor

My tour with Marwa Hafez to Luxor was, beyond a doubt, the highlight of my time in Egypt: from the Karnak Temple to the Luxor Temple on the East Bank followed by my dream of sailing aboard a felucca at sunset on the Nile on day one to a tour of the West Bank’s incredible temple and tombs on day two - I was simply blown away. She made sure I saw all of my “must-see” sites (like Hatshepsut’s Temple (in the early morning to avoid the crowds) and Queen Nefertari’s Tomb to King Seti I, I left Luxor feeling changed by the experience. I felt safe and secure the entire time - and having a professional Egyptologist along to guide and educate me as I went was amazing. You absolutely must take a felucca ride at sunset along the Nile and, if possible, spend at least two nights in Luxor with Marwa - I only had one night and two days and, although I felt so happy, it was so amazing that I wish I extended my trip in Luxor. If you’re a solo, female traveler you will love working with Marwa. She handles everything and you can simply enjoy your trip. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Day 2 & Day 3 with Marwa: Very nice days :) Marwa is an egyptologist, and you can see her knowledge. I learned a lot from her about Egypt and its history. We went to the King's Valley, Medinet Habu, Hatshepsut temple, Luxor, and Karnak temple (and even to the light show at night.) Always felt safe and had a lot of laughs together! Very recommended!

We spent three fantastic days in Luxor touring with Marwa, and I couldn’t be happier that we hired her as our guide. Marwa makes traveling in Egypt so easy, and you will get to see so much more than you would otherwise because all of Marwa’s knowledge and advance planning. I’ve included a description of each of our three days in Luxor with Marwa and how she made them great. Valley of the Kings, West Bank Mortuary Temples Marwa led us on a fantastic tour of Valley of the Kings on our first touring day in Egypt. With her extensive knowledge of the tombs, she was able to recommend three unique tombs for us to visit: Ramses III, Ramses IX, and Merenptah. Marwa also helped us get an additional ticket to enter the tomb of Tutankhamun, where we were able to see Tutankhamun’s mummy in its original location. Before entering the tombs, Marwa provided the necessary context and commentary to understand the paintings and reliefs we viewed in the tombs. Marwa also took us to Medinet Habu (the mortuary temple of Ramses III) and the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut. She pointed out many fascinating architectural features and painted a picture of how these temples were significant in their time. After touring, Marwa took us to an Alabaster Factory where we were able to purchase high quality, handmade souvenirs. Finally, we ended the day with a delicious, traditional Egyptian meal, enjoying Marwa’s great company. Marwa’s guidance helped us have a fantastic day discovering the West Bank in Luxor. She arranged safe, convenient transport from our hotel to the sites we visited. She was attentive to our interests throughout the day, and displayed her deep knowledge of Egyptology. The day before our first day touring with Marwa, we took the train from Cairo to Luxor. She arranged for a trusted driver to pick us up in Cairo and make sure we got on the train safely. When we made it to Luxor, she picked us up at the train stop and ensured we got safely to our hotel. Marwa’s guiding services really go above and beyond - she can help coordinate every detail of your time in Egypt. Our first day touring with Marwa was unforgettable, and we wholeheartedly recommend Marwa as a guide for your adventures in Luxor. Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Nobles, and Deir el Medina Our second day touring with Marwa was another exciting day on the Nile west bank. Marwa explained The Valley of the Queens is named for the tombs of two of Egypt's most famous Queens: Nefertari, the wife of Ramses the Great, and the (woman) King Hatshepsut. Despite the name, noble men were also buried in the valley. We saw three unique tombs in the Valley of the Queens and Marwa taught us about the ancient Egyptian concept of the soul with seven independent elements. Next, we visited the Valley of the Nobles, where Marwa showed us three more unique tombs. Each tomb Marwa led us to was unique and worthy of exploring. We really enjoyed seeing the different styles of the tombs in Valley of the Nobles, especially the tomb of Vizier Ramose with its grand columns. Finally, Marwa took us to Deir el Medina. This site features the ruins of the town where the workers that constructed the tombs lived. Also at the site are tombs of the workers. These are smaller and required us to squeeze through some tight passages, but were elaborately and beautifully painted. The site is named for the temple of Hathor which was later used by Copts as a monastery. After taking us to the tombs and discussing the significance of the site, Marwa gave us plenty of time to explore independently. We are so grateful that we got to experience this tour with Marwa. Marwa made our experience touring in Luxor easy, safe, and exciting. My partner and I wholeheartedly recommend Marwa as a guide for your adventures in Luxor. Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and Felucca Ride On our final day in Luxor with Marwa, we crossed to the East Bank of the Nile and visited the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Marwa led us through the temples while painting a picture of the construction of these wonders through the millenia. Karnak Temple was crowded with big tour groups when we arrived, but Marwa expertly guided us to the back of the complex where we were able to independently explore and take photos in the Avenue of the Sphinxes with no one around. After the temples, Marwa arranged for us to take a felucca ride on the Nile. A felucca is a traditional Eastern Mediterranean sailboat that provided us a relaxing afternoon on the water. Marwa kindly brought us some snacks to enjoy while we took in the beautiful afternoon on the water. To end the day, we enjoyed a lovely meal in a great restaurant. Marwa made it easy to try many traditional dishes by ordering a fantastic spread for us. Experiencing this tour with Marwa was a great adventure. We highly recommend booking Marwa as your guide for exploring Luxor. You will have a fantastic time with the help of Marwa’s expertise and great company.