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Guided Tours

Full-Day Guided Tour of Valley of the Queens from Luxor with Lunch & Transfers

Name: Full-Day Guided Tour of Valley of the Queens from Luxor with Lunch & Transfers
Start: 2024-05-02T09:00:00
End: 2024-05-02T16:00:00
Location: Luxor

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Transfers included
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On this full-day guided tour, travel back in time to ancient Egypt as you visit the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Karnak.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the history of the must-visit attractions along with an expert Egyptology guide.
Enjoy comfortable round-trip hotel transfers in an AC vehicle and a delicious lunch during the tour.
Learn more about the Valley of the Queens where many of the Pharaohs' wives and children are buried.
Visit the Temple of Karnak, an open-air museum, the largest and most important religious complex of ancient Egypt.
Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues representing Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt.
Fun Fact: Unlike the tombs of the Valley of Queens, crafted above ground with stone walls and a flat roof, those in the Valley of Kings were excavated from solid rock.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Valley of Queens
Round-trip hotel transfers from Luxor
Transfers in AC vehicle
English, French, or German-speaking Egyptology guide
Visit to Temple of Karnak
Lunch
Visit to Colossi of Memnon
Entrance fees to sites
All taxes & services charge

Exclusions

Drinks in the restaurant
20-min cruise (extra cost of $10 to be paid in cash)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Ta-Set-Neferu, also known as the Valley of the Queens, should be at the top of your Luxor to-do list despite occasionally being overshadowed by the Valley of the Kings. As the saying goes, every great man is supported by an even stronger woman, and the Valley of the Queens is the ideal example of a tribute to a powerful lady in ancient Egypt. The tombs of the mighty Pharaohs' wives and sons, whose graves were created expressly for them, are remarkable.

What to Expect on the Guided Tour

Start your trip off properly by being picked up from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned luxury vehicle. The tour starts with a visit to the Temple of Karnak, a large pillared edifice holding numerous religious items from ancient Egypt. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant before getting on a traditional boat for the Nile crossing to the City of the Dead (available at extra cost).

Hidden in a Y-shaped valley on the West Bank of the Nile is the ancient burial site known as the Valley of the Queens, where the Pharaohs' wives were laid to rest throughout the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. Despite the extensive renovation, the tomb of Nefertari, largely considered the greatest in all of Egypt, is seldom open to visitors.

Your guide will lead you into the elaborate colonnaded interior of the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to one of Egypt's most famous kings. You will also visit the Colossi of Memnon, the two Egyptian seated statues from the 18th dynasty that date back 3,400 years. After a full day of touring, relax on the trip back to your hotel.

Itinerary

Pick-up from the hotel in Luxor – Temple of Karnak – Lunch – Valley of Queens– Colossi of Memnon – Return to hotel in Luxor

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Bring along sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, some water, and cash (if you wish to take the boat trip).
Because of its hilly and sometimes rocky setting, a good pair of sturdy shoes with a good grip is essential for exploring the Valley of the Queens.

Timings

Daily: 9am onwards

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
This is applicable to all hotels in Luxor.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 30 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

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