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The valley of the Kings ,queens & Hatshepsut temple Half day tour |
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Enjoy exploring The west bank of Thebes ,and hom of Tut Ankh Amun Tomb |
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Crossing the Nile River to the West Bank, you'll visit the necropolis of the ancient city of Thebes. Arriving at the Valley of the Kings, burial place of the kings of Thebes (ancient Luxor), you will have a brief stop at the visitors center. Guides are not permitted inside the tombs, but your guide will tell you what to look for inside the elaborately decorated rooms. If you wish to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun, an additional cost is payable direct Leaving the hot sands of the Valley of the Kings, you will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most striking monuments in Egypt. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the temple and the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. There is free time to explore at your leisure as you wander the large courtyards and admire the intricate hieroglyphic decorations. Returning to Luxor there will be time for a brief photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, which mark the site of Amenhotep's Temple |
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A morning pick up to cross the Nile for your west bank tour to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround , then visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then From there will be driven to your hotel. Lunch during the Tour can be arranged upon request.
If you want to spend The evening outside your Hotel , you can enrich your evening by attending the sound and light show by Karnak Temple. it is in every night so booking can be arranged
also a tranquil sail along The mighty River Nile on board of a fellucca boat is an available option to be arrang |
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| Meet up location: We pick you up at any Luxor hotels, cruise ships, flats ...etc |
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| End location: We will drop you off at any Luxor hotels, cruise ships, flats ..etc |
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| Duration: 5 hours 30 min. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| 116 egyptian pounds - 80 pounds ..ticket for the valley of the kings +4 pounds ...mini train ticket---30 pounds for Hatsheput temple +2 pounds for mini train ticket. |
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Academic Egyptologist speaking guide during tour(me)
transportation in a/c van with a professional driver
Shopping tours during the tour in Luxor bazaars
Service charges and taxes included in tour price |
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| Entrance fees ,personal expenses |
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| Tour #: 9150 |
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| Tour Type: Youth and Family, Cultural, City |
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| Transportation Method: Vehicles are new branded air-conditioned with a professional driver, but drivers in Egypt do not speak English and they cannot act as tour guides for the Egyptian monumental sights |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. |
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| Language(s): French (conversational), English (fluent), Arabic (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 4 |
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