Unlock Secrets of The West Bank in Luxor

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1. Valley of the Kings

   At 7:00 am Pickup from your Hotel Tour guide by Private A/C Vehicle, also known as the “Valley of Biban of the Kings,” is a valley in Egypt that was used over a period of 500 years during the period between the sixteenth and eleventh centuries BC to construct tombs for the pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom extending during the Eighteenth Dynasty until the Twentieth Dynasty in ancient Egypt. The valley is on the west bank of the Nile River, facing Thebes (now Luxor), 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.With the discovery of the last burial chamber in 2006, known as (tomb 63), in addition to the discovery of two other entrances to the same chamber in 2008, the number of tombs discovered so far has reached 63 of varying sizes, ranging from a small hole in the ground to a complex tomb containing more than 120. Burial chamber inside

   120 minutes here · Admission not included

2. Valle Delle Regine

   The Valley of the Queens is the burial place of queens in ancient Egypt. It was known in ancient times as “Ta-Set-Nefru”, meaning: “the place of the Pharaoh’s sons” or “the place of beauty.” Because in this place the queens of the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth dynasties were buried, in addition to many princes and princesses and a number of nobles.

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

3. Temple of Hatshepsut

   The Temple of Hatshepsut or the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is a temple from the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, and the best of the remaining temples was built about 3,500 years ago in Deir el-Bahari in Egypt. It was built by Queen Hatshepsut on the west bank of the Nile opposite Thebes

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

4. Temple of Hatshepsut

   Deir el-Medina( Valley of workers), is an ancient Egyptian workmen's village which was home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th Dynasties of the New Kingdom of Egypt (ca. 1550–1080 BCE) The settlement's ancient name was Set maat ("Place of Truth"), and the workmen who lived there were called "Servants in the Place of Truth". During the Christian era, the temple of Hathor was converted into a Monastery of Saint Isidorus the Martyr At the time when the world's press was concentrating on Howard Carter's discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, a team led by Bernard Bruyère began to excavate the site. This work has resulted in one of the most thoroughly documented accounts of community life in the ancient world that spans almost four hundred years. There is no comparable site in which the organisation, social interactions, working and living conditions of a community can be studied in such detail

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

5. Temple of Medinat Habu

   the mortuary temple, the Medinet Habu temple, or the temple of Ramesses III; It is considered one of the greatest temples of the Twenty Dynasty. It was built by King Ramses III to perform funeral rites for him and to worship the idol Amun. The temple consists of a great entrance surrounded by two towers. On these towers are inscriptions representing the arms of the family and pictures of Ramses III. The upper floors of these two towers were dedicated to the royal harem. This temple is considered the most luxurious The temples are furnished with furniture and engravings, and the statue of (Amun) was decorated with precious stones. On the walls of the temple we find valuable inscriptions, a scene depicting the naval victory over the tribes of the Sea Peoples (Shardana), and other scenes representing the naval campaign against the Libyans, as we see some deities carrying offerings from the royal estates preparing them The idol of Amun in the temple

   60 minutes here · Admission included

6. Colossi of Memnon

   The Colossi of Memnon, that is, the Colossus of Memnon, known locally as two huge statues, were built around the year 1350 BC. They are all that remains of a temple built in memory of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty. They are located in the funerary city of Thebes. Located west of the Nile River from the current city of Luxor. In The End transfer you back to your hotel in Luxor

   120 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Car + Guide + Fees + lunch

  Car + Guide + Fees + lunch Pickup included

• Car + Guide

  Car + Guide Pickup included

• Car + Guide + Fees

  Car + Guide + Fees Pickup included

• Private Car With Driver

  Private Car With Driver Pickup included

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ticket

Mobile Only

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Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

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Egipto Excursiones

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

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