Itinerary
- Valley of the Kings: Start your tour by visiting Valley of the Kings which is a valley in Egypt for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC , rock cut tombs where excavated for pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom , The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile , opposite Thebes within the heart of the Theban Necropolis . It has 63 tombs and chambers .
- Colossi of Memnon: Colossi of Memnon for Amenohotep lll are located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor
- Temple of Hatshepsut: Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut was Built for the queen Hatshepsut , it is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings . This mortuary temple is dedicated to Amun and Hatshepsut and situated next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhoteb ll .
- Karnak Open Air Museum: After Lunch you will visit The Karnak Temple Complex , Which comprises a Vast mix of decayed temples , chapels , pylons , and other buildings near Luxor , Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusert l in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolematic period , Although most of the extant buildings date from the New Kingdom . The area around Karnak was the ancient Egyptian and the main place of worship of the eighteenth dynasty Theban Triad with the god Amun as its head
Get Your lunch - Luxor Temple: Luxor Temple which was constructed approximately 1400 BC . It was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship , The rear of the temple are chapels built by Amenhotep lll of the 18th Dynasty , and Alexander . other parts of the temples were built by Tutankhamun and Ramesses ll . During the Roman era , the Temple and its surrounding were a legionary fortress and the home of the Roman government in the area . During the Roman period a chapel inside the Luxor Temple Originally dedicated to goddess Mut was transformed in to a Tetrarchy cult chapel and later in to a church .
Finally back to your start point
Includes
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for all sights mentioned in the itinerary
- All Taxes
- Bottled water
- Expert Egyptologist tour guide speaks your language
- Any extra not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal needs
- Tipping-recommended
Details
Luxor lies as the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Waset ,Known to the Greeks as Thebes , Luxor has frequently been characterized as the world greatest open air museum as the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city . Immediately opposite , across the River Nile , lie the monuments , Temples and tombs of the west bank Necropolis , which includes the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens .
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
