Half Day Tour Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut and Colossi Memnon

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Valley of the Kings

  Pickup from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor With Tour Licensed guide then you will be transferred by Private A/C Vehicle to the West Bank where you will visit the Valley Of The Kings, the ancient burial ground of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. Accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide, guests will walk through this historic desert valley and enter three beautifully decorated royal tombs, included with the general admission ticket. Inside the tombs, travelers will admire vivid wall paintings, detailed hieroglyphics, and ancient religious scenes that have survived for over 3,000 years. The guide will explain the beliefs of the afterlife, burial rituals, and the stories behind famous kings such as Ramses II, Seti I, and Tutankhamun. There will be plenty of time for photos, questions, and exploration at a relaxed pace. Guests may also choose to visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun (optional ticket, purchased on site) to see the original mummy resting in its tomb.

  3 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

  Then Move to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. During the visit, travelers will admire beautiful reliefs and wall carvings depicting Queen Hatshepsut’s reign, including scenes of her divine birth, religious ceremonies, and the famous expedition to the Land of Punt. The guide will explain the story of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh and how she ruled successfully during the 18th Dynasty.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Colossi of Memnon

  To Make Memorize Photo move to The Colossi of Memnon which is remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III Two enthroned statues of king Amenhotep III, each soaring more than 60 feet into the sky. two massive stone statues standing guard at the entrance of what was once the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These impressive statues have stood in the Theban plain for over 3,400 years. Guests will have time to walk around the site, take photos, and learn from their Egyptologist guide about the history, legends, and ancient damage caused by earthquakes. The guide will also explain the famous ancient story of the “singing statues,” which amazed travelers in Roman times. This brief stop offers a perfect photo opportunity and a fascinating introduction to Luxor’s West Bank monuments.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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