*The Theban Necropolis is an area of the west bank of Luxor. It was used for ritual burials for much of Pharaonic times, especially in the New Kingdom of Egypt.As well as the more famous royal tombs located in the Valley of the Kings and Queens, there are numerous other tombs, more commonly referred to as Tombs of the Nobles, the burial places of some of the powerful courtiers and persons of the ancient city.There are at least 415 cataloged tombs, designated TT for Theban Tomb. Theban tombs during the New Kingdom they were inscribed with the title and name of the tomb owner, sometimes with short prayers. Of the 400 recorded sets of cones, only about 80 come from cataloged tombs. *The mortuary temples, The aim was to preserve their memory and provide a place of worship of the divine king. They were also used a resting place for the boat of Amun at the time of Beautiful festival of the valley during which the cult statue of the god visited the west bank of Thebes such as Queen Hatsheput and Habu temples.
*We will start at the agreed meeting point in Luxor. *We drive from East Bank of Luxor to the West Bank, Where we will begin our tour by Visiting the two gigantic statues of Memnon. *Then we go to visit the very famous valley of the kings where the tomb of the boy King TUT ANKH AMOUN was cut there. *Later we proceed to visit the magnificent funerary temple of the queen HAT SHEP SUT. * Now if you feel tired and hungry, we can stop for some rest and have lunch. *Afterward we go to visit the very best example for the colorful ancient Egyptian temples and the very deep or sunken relief of carvings, Madinet Habu Temple. * Before the end of our tour we go to see the tombs of the Nobles and the High Officials of the New Kingdom at Al Qurna in the western mountain of Luxor. *By the end of our tour, We drive back to the East bank of Luxor. *I will drop you off at your hotel or anywher within Luxor area. * Have a good tour.
Where and When:
Meet up location: I will meet you at any place within Luxor area such as a hotel, a Nile cruise or a railway station. In case of the the pick up from the airport, it will be there a little extra charge.
End location: I will drop you off at anywhere within Luxor area such as a hotel, a Nile cruise or a railway station. In case dropping you off at the airport, it will be there a little extra charge.
170 L.E. (Egyptian Pounds) - The admissions to the mentioned places, And 100 L.E for visiting the boy King TUT tomb per person.
What's Included:
*My services as your personal tour guide. *All transfers during the tour in a new A/c coach with a professional driver. *A small bottle of mineral water during the tour each person.
What's Extra:
*Meals, drinks or anything of a personal nature.
Details:
Tour #: 1800
Tour Type: Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Youth and Family
Kid Friendly: Yes. Children can walk will be better.
Language(s): Spanish (conversational), English (fluent) explanation
Maximum travelers: 10
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