Flight From Cairo To Luxor and Visit Luxor West Bank Valley of the Kings and Hatshbsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
Valley of the Kings - The Valley of the Kings, also known as “The Valley of the Kings”, is a valley in Egypt that was used for 500 years during the period between the sixteenth and eleventh centuries BC to construct tombs for the pharaohs and nobles of the modern state extending during the eighteenth dynasties to the twentieth dynasty in ancient Egypt. The valley on the west bank of the Nile River facing Thebes (Luxor now) in the heart of the ancient funerary city of Thebes. The Valley of the Kings is divided into two valleys; The Eastern Valley (where most of the royal tombs are located) and the Western Valley.
And with the discovery of the last burial chamber in 2006, known as (Cemetery 63), in addition to the discovery of two other entrances to the same chamber during 2008.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The Temple of Hatshepsut or the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut is a temple from the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, and the best remaining temples were built about 3500 years ago in Deir el-Bahari, Egypt. It was built by Queen Hatshepsut on the west bank of the Nile opposite to Thebes (the capital of ancient Egypt and the seat of the Amun worship) (Luxor today). The Temple of Hatshepsut is distinguished by its unique architectural design, in comparison to the Egyptian temples that were built on the eastern bank of the Nile at Thebes. The temple consists of three successive floors with open terraces. The temple was built of limestone, and in front of the second floor columns were erected limestone statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut in a beautiful distribution. Originally those statues were colored, and now only traces of the colors remain
Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon statue, meaning a colossal colossus, known locally as (Al-Kulsat or Salamat), is two huge statues, built around the year 1350 BC, which are all that remains of a temple built in memory of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled Egypt, during the Eighteenth Dynasty, is located in the funerary city of Thebes, located west of the Nile River from the present-day city of Luxor.
- Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and Temple of Philae
- Explore the grand Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Included flight ticket for easy travel
- Knowledgeable Egyptology tour guide on hand
- Savor a delicious lunch during the tour
- Discover the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon
- All taxes and service charges are included - no hidden fees
- Start the day with an included breakfast
- Experience a breathtaking hot air balloon trip
- Marvel at the majestic Abu Simbel Temple Complex
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
- Any thing not mentioned in the itinerary
Take a leisurely four-day trip and immerse yourself in the intriguing stories of major tourist spots, second only to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in popularity. These sights draw attention from around the globe, making them a top pick for most tourists. Discover the depths of ancient Egyptian lore as you tour what was known as the city of the dead in yesteryears, the Valley of the Kings. Experience the vastness of the world’s largest open-air temple, the Karnak Temples. Revel in the historical essence of Queen Nefertari.
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