Discover the rich history of Egypt with our Day Tour to Historical Valleys and Temples in Luxor from Cairo. Explore the easy and convenient way to travel to Luxor, where you will visit the stunning temples and ancient valleys on both the east and west Nile banks. Immerse yourself in the beauty and grandeur of Luxor with this unforgettable tour.
Pickup included
Visiting the highlights of Luxor Starts at 3:30 am with Pickup from your hotel in Cairo by our Representative and Transfer to the domestic airport to take your flight to Luxor. Arrival Luxor, Our expert tour guide will greet you with a sign shows your name on it then you will be transferred by Private A/C Vehicle (Latest Model) to start your Full Day Tour to West Bank of River Nile.
The rulers of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egypt’s prosperous New Kingdom (c.1550–1069 BC) were buried in a desolate dry river valley across the river from the ancient city of Thebes (modern Luxor), hence its modern name of the Valley of the Kings. This moniker is not entirely accurate, however, since some members of the royal family aside from the king were buried here as well, as were a few non-royal, albeit very high-ranking, individuals. The Valley of the Kings is divided into the East and West Valleys. The eastern is by far the more iconic of the two, as the western valley contains only a handful of tombs. In all, the Valley of the Kings includes over sixty tombs and an additional twenty unfinished ones that are little more than pits. The site for this royal burial ground was selected carefully. Its location on specifically the west side of the Nile is significant as well.
The celebrated temple of Hatshepsut (c.1473–1458 BC), the queen who became pharaoh, is located here, in Deir al-Bahari, on the west bank of Luxor. Composed of three man-made terraces that gradually rise up toward the sheer cliff face, this structure is truly a sight to behold. The site of Deir al-Bahari was sacred to Hathor, the goddess who nursed and reared every king, including their mythological ancestor, the god Horus, in Egypt’s primordial past. A manifestation of this goddess was believed to reside in the very hills under whose shadow lies the temple of Hatshepsut, and just on the other side of which is the site of the tombs of some of ancient Egypt’s most famous rulers, the Valley of the Kings. Stelae bearing prayers to Hathor depict her, in cow form, emerging from these mountains. This impressive geological formation features a summit that is naturally pyramid-shaped.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name