Half Day to Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

4 h
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Visit: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt

The number of cemeteries discovered so far has reached 63 cemeteries of varying sizes ranging from a small hole in the ground to a complex burial complex with more than 120 burial chambers inside. These tombs were all used to bury the kings and princes of the modern state in ancient Egypt, as well as some nobles and those who had ties with the ruling family at the time. The royal tombs are characterized by drawings and inscriptions of ancient Egyptian mythology that illustrate the religious beliefs and the ecclesiastical ceremonies of the time. All the discovered tombs were opened and looted in antiquity, yet they have proved to be compelling evidence of the power and prosperity of the kings of that time.

Duration: 2 hours

Visit: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road,, Luxor Egypt

Is a temple of the 18th Egyptian family, built by Queen Hatshepsut on the west bank of the Nile corresponding to the good. The Hatshepsut Temple features its own individual architecture. The temple consists of three consecutive floors on open balconies. The temple was built of limestone and in front of the columns on the second floor were statues of limestone of the god Osiris and of Queen Hatshepsut in a beautiful distribution. Originally, these statues were colored, and only a few of the traces remained,Some of the statues are in very good condition, indicating the elegance of the temple and its beauty. The Temple of Hatshepsu is characterized by the inscriptions of sea missions sent by Queen Hatshepsut to Puntland for commerce and incense. Many of the pharaohs of Egypt recorded this in paintings on their temples showing them offering offerings and incense to various Gods . , The Hatshepsut missions also carried wood, trees and rare animals that were not found in Egypt, and the fur of the Tigers

Duration: 2 minutes

Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • WiFi on board
  • Soft drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
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