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01 Day
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Every Day
Description
Egypt where the civilizations were begun
| Program | Egypt Tour Packages 01-day tour fly to Luxor from Cairo by air |
| Duration: | 01 Day |
| Destinations covered: | Cairo » Luxor » Cairo |
Luxor day trip from Cairo by Plane
Enjoy a wonderful Luxor day trip from Cairo by plane to visit the most famous attractions in Luxor city and explore ancient Egypt civilization in the best attractions of Luxor such as Karnak temple, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple, and finally Colossi of Memnon, then fly back to your hotel in Cairo. It’s time to experience the true adventure, book us now.
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Experience Egypt and feel like royalty only with Khaled Abbass Tour Guide
Itinerary
Morning time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, then transfer you to Cairo airport and catch your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, take the chance to enjoy the exploration of the ancient city of Luxor and its impressive architectural heritage monuments, starting with:
The Valley of the Kings
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 Tomb of King Tut Ankh Amun
The tomb of the Eighteenth Dynasty king Tutankhamun (c.1336–1327 BC) is world-famous because it is the only royal tomb from the Valley of the Kings that was discovered relatively intact. Its discovery in 1922 by Howard Carter made headlines worldwide, and continued to do so as the golden artifacts and other luxurious objects discovered in this tomb were being brought out.
The Tomb of King Ramses VI
This tomb was begun by King Ramesses V (c.1147–1143 BC) of the Twentieth Dynasty. Although it is uncertain whether he was ultimately buried here, it is clear that his uncle Ramesses VI (c.1143–1136 BC) enlarged the tomb and used it.
The Tomb of King Seti I
The tomb of Sety I is one of the longest, deepest, and most beautifully decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Sety I (c.1294–1279 BC) was the second king of the Nineteenth Dynasty, and father of Ramesses II (the Great). His tomb, number 17 in the Valley of the Kings, is sometimes called “Belzoni’s tomb” after its discoverer.
The Tomb of King Merenptah
The second-largest tomb in the valley, Merenptah’s tomb has been open since antiquity and has its share of Greek and Coptic graffiti. Floods have damaged the lower part of the walls of the long tunnel-like tomb, but the upper parts have well-preserved reliefs. The corridors are decorated with the Book of the Dead, the Book of Gates and the Book of Amduat. Beyond a shaft is a false burial chamber with two pillars decorated with the Book of Gates.
The Tomb of King Ramses III
One of the most popular tombs in the valley, KV 11 is also one of the most interesting and best preserved. Originally started by Sethnakht (1186–1184 BC), the project was abandoned when workers hit the shaft of another tomb (KV10). Work resumed under Ramses III (1184–1153 BC), the last of Egypt’s warrior pharaohs, with the corridor turning to the right, then left. It continues deep (125m overall) into the mountain and opens into a magnificent eight-pillared burial chamber.
The Tomb of King Ramses IV
Originally intended to be much larger, KV 2 was cut short at 89m on the early death of the pharaoh (1147 BC) and a pillared hall was converted to be the burial chamber. The sarcophagus is in place with a magnificent goddess Nut filling the ceiling above it. Close to the entrance of the valley, this tomb was opened in antiquity and inhabited (there is Greek, Roman and Coptic graffiti), and used as a hotel by many 18th- and 19th-century visitors.
The Temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut (c.1473–1458 BC), the queen who became Pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west back of Luxor. It lies directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple, the main sanctuary of the god Amun. Hatshepsut’s temple, Djeser-djeseru “the Holy of Holies” was designed by the chief steward of Amun, Senenmut.
The Colossi of Memnon
These two faceless colossi (the plural of colossus, which just means larger-than-life statue) are the first thing visitors see when they reach the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. This isn't surprising when you hear their dimensions: they tower 60 feet (18 m) above the plains and are estimated to weigh an enormous 720 tons each.
The Complex of Karnak Temples
Built over two millennia between the years of around 2200 and 360 BCE, Karnak is a massive Ancient Egyptian temple complex that was one of the country's most important places of worship under the rules of Hatshepsut, Seti I, Ramesses II and Ramesses III.
The Temple of Luxor
Luxor Temple, Ipet‑resyt “Southern Sanctuary” to the ancient Egyptians, was so called because of its location within ancient Thebes (modern Luxor). After the end of the tour, you will be driven back to Luxor where you will have your lunch meal at an oriental restaurant and then catch your flight back to Cairo as soon as arrival, you will find one of our representatives waiting for you and transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.
Experience
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Highlights
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• The Valley of the Kings Tombs.• The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut.• The Colossi of Memnon.• The Complex Of Karnak Temples.• The temple of Luxor.• The Alabaster Factory.
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Includes
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What`s Included:-All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.Pick up services from your hotel & return.Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.Bottled water during your trip.Domestic flight ticket Cairo / Luxor / Cairo.All taxes & service charge.
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What`s ExcludedAny extras not mentioned in the itinerary.Drinks during meals.Tipping.
Starts from $ 430
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