West Bank Classical 2 (Valley of Kings - Valley of Queens - Memnon and Hatshpsut Temple)
From USD
$65.00
- Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Luxor , Luxor
- Product code: DTL-005
Embark on a captivating journey with a NASCO Tours representative to Egypt's West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley
of the Gates of the Kings. This iconic site served as the royal burial
ground for nearly 500 years during the New Kingdom period, from the Eighteenth
to the Twentieth Dynasties. Carved into the cliffs of a desert wadi on the west
bank of the Nile—directly across from ancient Thebes (modern-day Luxor)—this
sacred valley is the final resting place of pharaohs and powerful nobles. Nestled within the Theban Necropolis, the Valley is home to
some of the most beautifully decorated tombs in Egypt, showcasing intricate
wall paintings and hieroglyphs that have survived thousands of years. Next, visit the grand Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the sole female ruler of ancient Egypt, and marvel at the Mortuary Temple, designed by architect Senenmut, set against steep cliffs. Witness the colossal Memnon statues guarding the remains of Pharaoh Amenhotep III's Mortuary Temple. Your adventure concludes with a return to your hotel, leaving you with the memories of Egypt's wonders.
of the Gates of the Kings. This iconic site served as the royal burial
ground for nearly 500 years during the New Kingdom period, from the Eighteenth
to the Twentieth Dynasties. Carved into the cliffs of a desert wadi on the west
bank of the Nile—directly across from ancient Thebes (modern-day Luxor)—this
sacred valley is the final resting place of pharaohs and powerful nobles. Nestled within the Theban Necropolis, the Valley is home to
some of the most beautifully decorated tombs in Egypt, showcasing intricate
wall paintings and hieroglyphs that have survived thousands of years. Next, visit the grand Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the sole female ruler of ancient Egypt, and marvel at the Mortuary Temple, designed by architect Senenmut, set against steep cliffs. Witness the colossal Memnon statues guarding the remains of Pharaoh Amenhotep III's Mortuary Temple. Your adventure concludes with a return to your hotel, leaving you with the memories of Egypt's wonders.
Valley of the Kings:
Your Main Entry Ticket Includes Access to 3 of the Following Open Tombs:
- KV1 (Ramesses VII)
- KV2 (Ramesses IV)
- KV6 (Ramesses IX)
- KV8 (Merenptah)
- KV14 (Tausert & Setnakht)
- KV15 (Sety II)
- KV16 (Ramesses I)
- KV43 (Thutmose IV)
- KV47 (Siptah)
Optional Tombs (Available with Additional Ticket Purchase):
- KV9 (Ramesses V & VI)
- KV17 (Seti I)
- KV62 (Tutankhamun)
Languages:
French, English, German, Spanish, and Arabic. Chinese and Greek are available upon request and subject to availability.
Total Duration: 6 h 5 min
Duration Description:
45 min Depart from your hotel to Valley of the Kings.
90 min Visit Valley of the Kings.
5 min Depart from Valley of the Kings to Valley of the Queens
90 min Visit Valley of the Queens
15 min Depart from Valley of the Queens to Hatshepsut temple.
45 min Visit Hatshepsut Temple.
15 min Depart from Hatshepsut Temple to Memnon
15 min Visit Memnon
45 min Depart from Memnon to your hotel
