Luxor Trip Overview
Take a Valley of the Kings tour and explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on this 5-hour trip from Luxor,
with your Egyptologist guide.
Head for the West Bank and discover the hieroglyph-coated chambers of the Valley of the Kings,
the mountain-cut tombs of 62 of ancient Egypt’s rulers,
as you learn about the pharaohs once buried here.
Then, visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut,
and stop to see the towering Colossi of Memnon as your guide reveals captivating facts about these age-old monuments.
door to door transfers from and to your hotel or cruise in luxor,qualified licensed driver,expert tour guide,bottle of water,taxes and charges all are included
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Take a Valley of the Kings tour and explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on this 5-hour trip from Luxor,
with your Egyptologist guide.
Head for the West Bank and discover the hieroglyph-coated chambers of the Valley of the Kings,
the mountain-cut tombs of 62 of ancient Egypt’s rulers,
as you learn about the pharaohs once buried here.
Then, visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut,
and stop to see the towering Colossi of Memnon as your guide reveals captivating facts about these age-old monuments.
door to door transfers from and to your hotel or cruise in luxor,qualified licensed driver,expert tour guide,bottle of water,taxes and charges all are included
Itinerary
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Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Depart your Luxor hotel or Luxor river port by minivan and journey to the west bank of the Nile River.
As you travel, listen as your guide tells tales about the Valley of the Kings,
the mountain-cut royal necropolis of the capital of Thebes that once stood on the site of Luxor.
If you have any particular areas of interest, let your guide know. Your commentary and itinerary can be tailored to your preference. Soak up views of the rugged mountains and,
on arrival, enjoy a brief stop at the valley’s visitor center.
Then, explore the inner rock-cut chambers and tunnels.
Guides are not permitted to accompany you inside the tombs,
but your guide will describe what to look for before you enter.
Walk through colorful, hieroglyph-covered corridors and see painted chambers that once contained the remains of ancient Egypt’s rulers.
If you wish, pay an additional cost direct to enter the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Next, drive to the Temple of Hatshepsut,
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
a vision of geometrical colonnades hewn into a cliffside.
Learn about the temple’s history and life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first female ruler.
Stroll around the courtyards and terraces,
and admire the statues and hieroglyphics that adorn them.
Then, stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon: two towering statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III,
that once stood at his now long-gone funerary temple.
Hear the stories and legends that surround the statues,
and inspect the Roman-era graffiti engraved in the stone.
Before your tour ends, perhaps take the opportunity to visit an alabaster factory and,
if you wish, purchase some hand-cut pieces as souvenirs.
After five hours, finish your tour with a drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship with unique photos and unforgettable memories
Duration: 2 hours
