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Luxor was the capital of ancient Egypt for more than five centuries. It is the UNESCO heritage site that owns more than 70% of Egypt’s monuments. In this lovely day trip we visit the Luxor temple, built by the Amenhotep III 1400 BC, the grandfather of the boy king Tutankhamen with many additions later by Ramesses II 1280 BC. The temple locates in the heart of Luxor and direct on the Nile so why the name comes from. Cross the Nile with the motor boat to enjoy the lunch then to the valley of the queens where the real dignity and the glory of the past with the Egyptian queens.then visit the giant statues om the king Amenhotep III, known as Memnon’s Colossi before driving back to Hurghada.
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Duration: 13 to 15 hours
Starts: Hurghada, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Luxor was the capital of ancient Egypt for more than five centuries. It is the UNESCO heritage site that owns more than 70% of Egypt’s monuments. In this lovely day trip we visit the Luxor temple, built by the Amenhotep III 1400 BC, the grandfather of the boy king Tutankhamen with many additions later by Ramesses II 1280 BC. The temple locates in the heart of Luxor and direct on the Nile so why the name comes from. Cross the Nile with the motor boat to enjoy the lunch then to the valley of the queens where the real dignity and the glory of the past with the Egyptian queens.then visit the giant statues om the king Amenhotep III, known as Memnon’s Colossi before driving back to Hurghada.
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Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
The temple was built around 1400 BC by the king Imenhotep III, the grand father of the boy king Tutankhamen. then more additions were made later by Ramses II. one of most beautiful temples in luxor. It is well known as Luxor temple because of its location in the heart of the city luxor.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Valley of the Queens, Luxor Egypt
Used as a burial site from the reign of the 19th-Dynasty pharaoh Ramses I, this valley contains the tombs of many royal wives and children, the most famous being that of Queen Nefertari.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Visit the two colossal statues of the king Imenhotep III, they are well known as Memnon. Each statue is about 500 ton with 18 meter high.
Duration: 15 minutes
