The reliefs that cover the walls, columns, and doorways of the temple constitute an extremely important source of information about ancient Egyptian religious and political thought. The Ptolemaic temple was dedicated to the falcon god "Horus". Then you will go to witness the most complete and well-preserved temple in Egypt flanked by beautiful granite statues of the falcon god Horus. Then going for the Nile Cruise embarkation to have lunch, enjoy folkloric show, having dinner and stay on board overnight in Luxor.Īfter arrival to Edfu having breakfast. To the rear of the temple there are chapels built by King Thutmosis III and Alexander the Great. After entering the temple you will find a mosque called (Abu Al-Haggag) was built on the ruins of a church which were built inside the temple. Its inner part was built by King Amenhotep III while the outer part was built by King Ramses II. The Second Temple is Luxor Temple which is believed that one of the ancient Egyptian's festivals was held inside the temple as there are different scenes on the walls representing the celebration of the festival. It's mainly a place to worship the Theban triad (Gods Amon, his consort Mut, and their son Khunso). It's a vast open-air museum, and the second largest ancient religious site in the world. Building at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic Period. The first one is Karnak Temple Complex which comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. Upon arrival to Luxor in the morning you will be transferred to visit the two Massive temples on the eastern bank of the Nile. Fly to Luxor / Nile Cruise Luxor "East Bank Tour”:Ĭhecking out the hotel and you will be transferred to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Luxor.