Cairo Trip Overview
Valley of the Kings The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty, . Hatshepsut Temple The queen who would-be king, Hatshepsut was a ruler loved by her people but always surrounded in controversy. the Karnak Temple. The show narrates the glorious achievements of some great Pharaohs as you listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy which the Karnak temple encloses. The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple’s purpose was as a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office. Please note: The great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh Tutankhamun tombs are not included (tickets are available for purchase from your guide).
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Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Valley of the Kings The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty, . Hatshepsut Temple The queen who would-be king, Hatshepsut was a ruler loved by her people but always surrounded in controversy. the Karnak Temple. The show narrates the glorious achievements of some great Pharaohs as you listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy which the Karnak temple encloses. The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple’s purpose was as a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office. Please note: The great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh Tutankhamun tombs are not included (tickets are available for purchase from your guide).
Itinerary
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Pass By: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Visit Luxor from Hurghada on a private,1-day tour and explore the Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist. Glimpse the site where King Tutankhamun was buried for millenia, and take in the imposing arcades at Hatshepsut Temple, a monument to powerful queen; watch ancient Egypt come to life at Karnak Temple’s sounds-and-light show then walk in the footsteps of pharaohs in Luxor Temple’s dusty lanes. Customize your tour by adding additional sites if desired, and take a leisurely carriage ride through the heart of Luxor.
