The West Bank & The Valley Of The Kings
Luxor is a town built on the ruins Egyptian city of Thebes, which was capital of the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt, and capital of the Upper Egypt IV. It is located on the east bank of the Nile, about 200 km north of the first cataract (Aswan).
Quite simply, The West Bank is the world’s largest outdoor museum & one of the most important historical sites on the planet.
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The West Bank & The Valley Of The Kings
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What's included in The West Bank & The Valley Of The Kings
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
the Valley of the Kings where you can view some of the 62 known tombs that have been hand caved into the valley rock. These belong to the pharaohs of the New Kingdom including Rameses the Great and Tuthankhamun, whose body still lies inside the outmost coffin despite the treasures having been moved to the Egyptian Museum.
Colossi of MemnonPass-by Only
the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues that stand proudly, yet virtually alone the entrance to what was Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. From here,
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
many of them more colourful than those at the Valley of the Kings. As you marvel at the intricate hieroglyphics, your guide will explain to you why the Royal Families were buried on the West Bank & then you will be taken to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Architecturally stunning, this temple would not look out of place with modern buildings and contains beautiful murals on its inner walls.
Inclusions
- Met & Assist from & to your hotel at Luxor.
- Visit of the papyrus institute ( ask your guide if you need to visit Perfume Factory ).
- Private Egyptology tour guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Entrance to private rooms or areas inside the Valley of Kings
- Tips to guide & driver.
- Any Souvenir from any purchasing stop.
- Entry Visa to Egypt which had to be handle from your side.
- International Air tickets from & to Egypt.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup Time: 08:00 AM or upon request from any hotel in Luxor / Luxor International Airport
