Luxor Tours

Explore the countless attractions in the East and West Banks of Luxor that have made the city one of the most famous cities in the world. Experience Luxor Tours and get the chance to discover the world’s biggest open air museum with stunning archaeological sites.

Experience our Trips from Luxor and visit the great city of Cairo and discover the great sightseeing in the city with our Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane. We also offer Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple Tours to discover the glory of the amazing temples. Get excited with a lovely amazing Nile view while exploring the most important sightseeing located between Luxor and Aswan with our Luxor Nile Cruise. Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to enjoy cruising one of the most famous rivers in the world and discover the ancient Egyptian history while visiting the charming attractions between Luxor and Aswan.

Get excited with our Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples and walk through the main cult center during the Pharaonic Period. Luxor City contains the biggest temple in the world as it was the old capital during the flourishing New Kingdom, amuse yourself with Luxor Day Tours and visit Karnak Temple where you will enjoy visiting the Hypostyle Hall which contains about 134 columns and enjoy visiting the Obelisks, Courts, Halls, and Pylons in the complex as construction in Karnak started 4000 years ago, then take the steps that leads to Luxor Temple which was constructed in 1400 B.C during the New Kingdom for the Open Festival and located near Karnak Temple. Don’t miss the chance to try Luxor Excursions and enjoy unforgettable trips to visit amazing attractions through Luxor West Bank Tours. Start your tour visiting the Valley of the Kings which contains amazing tombs of the kings and nobles that date back to the eighteenth and twenty-first Dynastie, then explore the astonishing Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, finally scout around the mysterious Colossi of Memnon.

Moreover with our Luxor Tours, Flying Carpet Tours offers an Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor which is the chance to see where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city and enjoy the astonishing Beni Hassan tombs which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC and see the Khety Tombs (the son of Baqet), Khnumhotep Tomb and Northen Tombs.

Also you can go to Aswan and Abu Simbel Tours from Luxor and experience visiting the beautiful city of Aswan and the main attraction place the Philae Temple which is dedicated to goddess of motherhood isis, you will gain the experience of riding Felucca in the Nile and scout around Elephantine island and visiting the amazing historical Temple of abu simbel which contains two temples one the temple of queen Nefertari and the other temple of Ramses II.

More unforgettable experience with Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor, it is the greatest way to explore the world’s largest open air museum over Luxor in the beautiful morning light while flying all over Luxor and enjoying the view of valley of the kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and the most important archaeological sites in the world the west bank of Luxor.

Explore Karnak Sound and Light Show

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to enjoy a journey to the wonderful Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, beguile your eyes with the lights as well as the music which will give you a new knowledge about pharaonic civilization and Karnak Temple construction while you are in front of the Great Karnak Temple, in this show you’ll know more about the achievements of the great Pharaohs, and how they built that glory temple, which is the largest religious building ever made, feast your ears by listening to the story with nice music, it is amazing show you have ever seen, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Try East and West bank Tours in Luxor

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to flourishing tour to visit Karnak Temple, the greatest and the largest religious building that ever made in the history, Karnak is a city of temples built over 2,000 years, dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, proceed to The Temple of Luxor, which was built by Amunhotep III at the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, After that beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings, (Visit 03 Tombs only) the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, as there are many kings buried in this valley, Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally Flying Carpet TOurs guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Or Try Tours to Dendera and Abydos Temples

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, Start your unforgettable trip to Dendara and Abydos Temples, First drive to Abydos Temple, beguile your eyes between the glory of Abydos where the Ancient Egyptians were thinking that the Lord of the Underworld was buried at Abydos Temple, it was constructed by The King Seti, and King Ramses II completed the Temple, it is famous as well with the name of Seti Temple, and it is located in Sohag City, beguile your eyes between the amazing paintings on the walls of Abydos Temple, next tour to Dendara Temple ( Hathor Temple), God of Joy and love, it is located north of Luxor, finally at the end of your tour Flying Carpet Tours guide will drive you back to your hotel in Luxor.

For more info about Luxor Tours:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Egypt Short Breaks

Get excited with unforgettable tours in Egypt, Flying Carpet Tours is offering fascinating wide selection of Egypt Short Breaks to several famous and historical attractions, such as the great Sphinx, Pyramids of Giza, Valley Temple and the Egyptian Museum, which are considered to be from the most famous attractions all over the world, as Egypt is full of several monuments and archaeological landmarks that date back to thousands of years.

Get the chance to visit Cairo with our Cairo Short Breaks. Explore the breathtaking landmarks in Cairo; the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Middle East; it’s called in Arabic Al Qahira, which means “the Victorious city”. The city combines a rich tapestry of ancient relics and world-famous museums. Egypt City Breaks allows you to visit the magnificent monuments located in Cairo such as the Giza Pyramids, the largest pyramids of the world and the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. It contains three pyramids known as Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C as massive tombs for the Pharaonic Kings, the Egyptian Museum which holds the most famous Pharaonic monuments for over than 5000 years of arts, Sakkara Step Pyramid, the first pyramid constructed by the Ancient Egyptians around 2700 B.C, Citadel of Salah El Din, and old Egyptian fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Moreover visit the Hanging Church, one of the most charming churches in the Middle East, Ben Ezra Synagogue, is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, and more with Short Breaks in Cairo.

Experience our Short Breaks to Cairo and Alexandria and get amazed while scouting Qaitbay Citadel; considered the main sightseeing in Alexandria; it was a strongest fortress, built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay over the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was considered to be one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world. Then visit Catacomb of Kom El Shokafa with our amazing tour. This extensive complex of impressively decorated tombs dates from the Roman Era and is considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”. Initially built for a single wealthy family practicing a fusion of Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman religion; the Catacombs of Kom el-Shouqafa entombed over 300 mummies. Then move to visit Alexandria Library which was one of the largest libraries in the ancient world, dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C, and more.

Moreover you can try Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh Short Breaks where you will enjoy the amazing sunny beaches of Sharm El Sheikh which is one of the most beautiful beach resorts in the world where you can enjoy the crystal clear water of the Red Sea and try a lot of water activities such as swimming and snorkeling and watch beautiful colored fish, turtles, rays dolphins, and amazing coral reefs beneath the crystal clear water.

Explore Cairo and Luxor Short Breaks

Day 01: Arrive Cairo

At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, overnight in Cairo.

Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids of Giza, The Egyptian Museum

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, finally back to hotel, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.

Day 03: Luxor Tours, Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples

Enjoy the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will lead you to Cairo domestic airport, fly to Luxor, arrive Luxor, beguile your eyes by visiting Karnak Temple, be witness for the glory of the Pillars hall, then move towards Luxor temple, finally transfer to your hotel to relax, at night optional to Karnak sound and Light show, overnight in Luxor.

Day 04: Luxor Tours, Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on hotel, beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you to Luxor Airport, fly to Cairo, at the time your flight touching Cairo lands, transfer to hotel, overnight in Cairo.

Day 05: Final departure from Cairo

Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for the final departure. 

Included

•03 Nights accommodation in Cairo including Breakfast and all taxes
•01 Night accommodation in Luxor including Breakfast and all taxes
•01 Day tour in Cairo as mentioned at the above program including Entrance fees and English Speaking guide
•One Bottle of Mineral Water at the Day Tour in Cairo
•One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
•02 Day tours in Luxor as mentioned at the above program including Entrance fees and English Speaking guide
•All Transfers in Cairo and Luxor by air-conditioned Van
•All service charges and taxes
•Meet and assist at Cairo and Luxor Airports
•Assist and transfer to Cairo Airport on final departure

Excluded

•Egypt Visa
•International flight
•Domestic Flight Cairo / Luxor / Cairo
•Optional tours
•Tipping.

For more info about Egypt short breaks:
Tel.: +201099906242
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com

Wadi El Natrun Monastery Tour from Cairo

Enjoy one of the best tours from Cairo to Wadi El Natroun, find out Wadi El Natroun and visit best monasteries in Wadi El Natroun, visit Al Baramus Monastery, Anba Makar Monastery, Anba bishoi Monastery and El Suryan Monastery. You will have the chance to enjoy Wadi El Natrun Monastery Tour from Cairo with Flying Carpet Tours.

Wadi El Natrun is a valley located in Beheira Governorate, Egypt, including a town with the same name. The name refers to the presence of eight different lakes in the region that produce natron salt.
The history of Wadi el Natrun, or Valley of Salt, can be traced to Pharaonic times. The region is rich in nitrate, which the ancient Egyptians extracted for their embalming process.

Wadi Natrun (Wadi al-Natrun, Wadi el-Natrun, Wadi el-Natroun) is a northwesterly oriented desert depression about 60 kilometers long located in the Western Desert near the delta about 90 kilometers northwest of Cairo. Wadi el-Natrun lies some 23 meters below sea level, and lakes fed from the water table of the Nile dot the landscape.

While the Wadi Natrun was mined for Natrun though much of Pharaonic history, its main importance and indeed, its fame today is as Egypt's most important Christian monastic center, a prime attraction for Christian religious tourists who come to the holy land. There is good reason for this. The monasteries at Wadi Natrun and the surrounding region constitute some of the earliest, if not the earliest, Christian monasteries in the world. The district containing these monasteries has been known by many names, often derived from different languages, including Scetis, Scythis, al-Isqit (al-Askit), Shiet, Shihat (Shihet), Scitium and Wadi Habib.

The history of the Wadi and its importance to Coptic Christians dates back to the 4th century AD. Christianity reached the area with St. Macarius the Great who retreated there in c.330, at a time when monastic life was not yet developed. During this period, holy men were hermits, living outside social structures. However, the reputation of St. Macarius soon attracted followers, who built cells nearby and thus began a loose confederation of monastic communities. Many of these early settlers had already followed the Christian hermit lifestyle in nearby places such as Nitria. Hence, Scetis was less a place of innovation than a locus of consolidation.

The Nitrian Desert is sometimes used to mean the entire region where the monasteries are located. It can also more specifically refer to the immediate area around Nitria and Kellia, with the region around Wadi El Natrun then more specifically called the Scetis Desert.

In the Roman period, from about 30 B.C. to about A.D. 359, Wadi el-Natrun was probably one of the main centers of the glass industry in Egypt. In this district, the essential materials for glassmaking processes, mainly silica and natron, were and are still quite abundant. Two kinds of crucibles were in use: fritting and melting.

The first kind was used for fritting the raw materials of glass to produce glass frit bocks. Such fritting crucibles had a rectangular form which is not usually encountered in other places. Probably this was intended to facilitate the transport of the glass frit blocks produced to glass factories in different places where raw materials were not available. Dimensions for two crucibles are proposed. The body texture is coarse, highly porous and almost loose. These features were intended by the ancient glassmaker to release the block easily by fracturing the crucible, which was thus used only once. The chemical composition is distinguished by a high content of iron oxide, lime, magnesia and alkalis, thus decreasing the resistance of the crucible to corrosion. The mineralogical composition is mainly: alpha quartz, albite, oligoclase, andesine, diopside, augite and a small amount of anorthoclase and other trace minerals. The crucible material has been found to have been originally made by mixing mud with sand to which an amount of chopped straw was added; after sun-drying the crucible was baked before use. The temperature employed in this process never exceeded 1100°C since, under prolonged heating, the crucible material fuses in the range 1150-1200°C.

Explore Wadi El Natrun Monastery Tour from Cairo

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, drive by air-conditioned van to Wadi El Natrun Monastery approx 100 km to the north west of Cairo. Wadi El Natrun is very important for the Coptic Christianity as it is considered the birthplace of Christian Monasticism in the 4th century. Wadi El Natrun once contained 50 monasteries, only four survived along the years. Start your tour exploring Deir EL Baramous, the furthest of all. Beguile your eyes between Deir Anba Bishoy, the most important monastery in Egypt where Anba Bishoy lived and died, move to explore Deir El Suryani Monastery which is considered the smallest between the four monasteries, at the end of your tour Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Air-conditioned Van Cairo / Wadi Natrun / Cairo
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• All transfers in Cairo and Wadi Natrun by air-conditioned Van
• Bottle of Mineral Water during your Excursion
• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Any optional tours required
• Tipping

For more info about Wadi El Natrun Monastery Tour from Cairo:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242