Why choose this Luxor tour ?
This tour is inclusive as it permits the traveler to explore the most famous attractions on Luxor’s West Bank , the Valley of the Kings, Queens and the impressive funerary temple of Queen Hatsheput . visit to the necropolis of Thebes on the West bank of the Nile, followed by the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens , where the graves of many New Empire pharaohs, their families and nobles are found. favor. The visits continue with the Colossi of Memnon, the last vestiges of the temple of Amenhotep III and Deir el Bahari, the funerary temple of Queen Hatsheput. Hollowed out of the rock in the mountain of Thebes, this temple with three terraces built in -1455 is both harmonious and modern and although dedicated to the god Amon, there are also chapels of Anubis and Hathor, the protective goddess women.
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What makes Private Guided Tour of West Bank in Luxor with Hotel Pickup a unique experience ?
The queens’ necropolis is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of the mortuary temple of Ramses III (1187–56 BC) at Madīnat Habu. It was part of ancient Thebes and served as the burial site of the queens and some royal children of the 19th and 20th dynasties (1292–1075 BC).
There are more than 90 known tombs; The most notable are those of Nefertari, the favorite wife of Ramses II (The entry fee to this tomb is not included); of Princes Khaemwese and Amonhirkhopse
It was part of the ancient city of Thebes and was the burial site of almost all the kings (pharaohs) of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties (1539–1075 BCE), from Thutmose I to Ramses X. Located in the hills behind Dayr al-Baḥrī, the 62 known tombs exhibit variety both in plan and in decoration. In 1979 UNESCO designated the valley part of the World Heritage site of ancient Thebes, which also includes Luxor, the Valley of the Queens, and Karnak
The terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut (built c. 1470 BCE), One of the most impressive sights on the West Bank and different to most other temples in Egypt. Beautifully located at the foot of the mountain
The two great statues known as the Colossi of Memnon, which once flanked the gateway in front of the temple pylon but now sit like lonely sentinels in the middle of a field. The statues represent Amenhotep III (reigned 1390–53 BCE ) but the name Memnon is of (later) Greek origin; with their crowns the statues were about 70 feet (21 meters) high, each
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Guided Tour of West Bank in Luxor with Hotel Pickup
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Private Guided Tour of West Bank in Luxor with Hotel Pickup Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entrance fees to all Sites as specified in the itinerary
- Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Bottled water.
- Visit the great Temple of Queen Hatsheput, and valley of kings
- private Egyptologist guide in your language
Not Included
- Tipping and Gratuities
- Entrance into the tomb of Queen Nefertari, King Seti I, Ramses VI and Tutankhamen tomb
- Other Visits not mentioned in our itinerary
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Blue Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.