Day trip to Valley of the kings and Queen Hatshepsut temple

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Half-day Tour to visit the west bank of Luxor, Including the Valley of The Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple , and The Colossi Of Memnon with a Private Tour Guide . Explore the ancient Thebes and the history of Luxor let us show you the majesty of the west bank of Luxor

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Day trip to Valley of the kings and Queen Hatshepsut temple

pick up at 08:00 am by our Egyptologist tour guide then Drive to the west bank of Luxor, It takes 45 Minutes to visit the west bank of  Luxor.

Valley of the Kings :
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved.
You will visit 3 tombs.

The Colossi of Memnon :
Colossi of Memnon are Two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor, The two statues are known as the Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have

lunch in a Local restaurant in Luxor 

The Queen Hatshepsut temple :
Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument:

Optional Extra tombs:
The tomb of Tutankhamun :
The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only tomb in the Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king. 

The Tomb of Ramses VI:
The Tomb of One of the largest and most beautifully decorated monuments in the Valley of the Kings, the Tomb of Ramses VI, tomb. Ramses VI took it over from the pharaoh who originally designed it, his nephew and predecessor, Ramses V.

The Valley of the Queens :
The Valley of the Queens is home to more than 75 royal tombs. You'll find an array of queens, princesses, and princes buried here, and one of Egypt's most elaborate tombs – the tomb of Nefertari (No. 66) – resides within this valley. Though most of the tombs have been ransacked throughout the years, many still feature bright paintings on their walls. You can add a Ticket to the tomb of Queen Nefertari.

Optional extra places: 

The Alabaster Factory:
The alabaster industry is one of the unique Egyptian crafts that developed and sustained through the sequential generations since ancient Egyptians. It represents the major source of income for many artisans working mainly in the west of Luxor. Yellow limestone, black granite, basalt, marble, and the national marmar are the most prominent materials used in this craft, brought from the mountainous region in “Qurna village” located at the west bank of Luxor, where the artisans live beside the temples and ancient civilization symbols to produce Pharaonic antiques fascinating tourists from different worldwide nations.

Felucca Ride:
Short Felucca trips in Luxor Sailing trips over the river Nile are the best trip ever you can have when you are in Luxor. Felucca trip in Luxor where you get on the Most Traditional Egyptian Boat That known as Felucca and Enjoy a relaxing experience of a Felucca ride trip along the River Nile in Luxor.

You will be transferred back to your hotel

 

Highlights

  • Valley of Kings
  • The Queen Hatshepsut temple
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • Private Tour Guide
Inclusions:
  • Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return 
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide 
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites 
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour 
  • All service charges & taxes
Exclusions:
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Tipping  
Please remember to bring:
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses

Route

  1. Luxor