The Valley of the Kings is situated over 1,000 feet of limestone and other sedimentary rock,The Valley was used for primary burials from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains at least 63 tombs, beginning with Thutmose I (or possibly earlier, during the reign of Amenhotep I) and ending with Ramesses X or XI, although non-royal burials continued in usurped tombs.The usual tomb plan consisted of a long inclined rock-cut corridor, descending through one or more halls (possibly mirroring the descending path of the sun god into the underworld[54]) to the burial chamberLuxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it is known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary". In Luxor there are several great temples on the east and west banks. Four of the major mortuary temples visited by early travelers include the Temple of Seti I at Gurnah, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahri, the Temple of Ramesses II (a.k.a. Ramesseum), and the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu; the two primary cults' temples on the east bank are known as the Karnak and Luxor.[1] Unlike the other temples in Thebes, Luxor temple is not dedicated to a cult god or a deified version of the pharaoh in death. Instead, Luxor temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship; it may have been where many of the pharaohs of Egypt were crowned in reality or conceptually (as in the case of Alexander the Great,The history of the Karnak complex is largely the history of Thebes and its changing role in the culture. Religious centers varied by region, and when a new capital of the unified culture was established, the religious centers in that area gained prominence. The city of Thebes does not appear to have been of great significance before the Eleventh Dynasty and previous temple building there would have been relatively small, with shrines being dedicated to the early deities of Thebes, the Earth goddess Mut and Montu. Early building was destroyed by invaders. The earliest known artifact found in the area of the temple is a small, eight-sided column from the Eleventh Dynasty, which mentions Amun-Re. Amun (sometimes called Amen) was long the local tutelary deity of Thebes. He was identified with the ram and the goose. The Egyptian meaning of Amun is,
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Private day tour from Hurghada to Luxor, Queen Hatshepsut,Valley of the king...
The journey
- 01 Private full-day tour from Hurghada to Luxor
- 02 Visit the Valley of the Kings
- 03 Explore Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple
- 04 Travel with a professional licensed guide
- 05 Set-menu lunch included
- 06 Private air-conditioned transport with pickup and drop-off
- 07 Bottled mineral water and soft drinks included
Make the most of a day in Luxor on this private tour from Hurghada, designed for travellers who want to see some of ancient Egypt’s most celebrated sites with the ease of private transport. Visit the Valley of the Kings and continue to major temple landmarks including Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
Along the way, explore with a professional licensed guide and enjoy a set-menu lunch, bottled mineral water, and soft drinks included. With pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, this full-day experience offers a convenient way to discover Luxor’s history, monuments, and archaeology in a single trip.
Make the most of a day in Luxor on this private tour from Hurghada, designed for travellers who want to see some of ancient Egypt’s most celebrated sites with the ease of private transport.
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What's Included
- set menu including grilled chicken or meat, rice,bread,green salad,Tahini salad,Vegetables cooked on the Egyptian way
- Bottled of mineral water through the tour,soft drink
- Pick up from Hurghada by private deluxe car ,Air conditioned and drop off
- Fees ( Queen Hatshupsut,Luxor Temple,Karnak Temple,Parking
- Professional guide,with licensed certificate
- Professional driver with health and safety
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Fees (valley of the king)
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- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- This tour is available for the customers are staying in Hurghada
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