Day Trip to Valley of the Kings and Queens
Overview
With Cairo Top Tours, we discover the secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization on a dazzling historical tour that takes us to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, two of the world's greatest royal burial sites located in the heart of Luxor's West Bank.
Let's visit the Valley of the Kings, Egypt's most important valley, which has the world's largest tomb and museum. as its walls are brightly colored, they are thousands of years old, but it seems as if they were completed just yesterday. this is the genius of the ancient Egyptian, who was able to dazzle the world with his art to create his civilization that stretches through time, that area where most of the kings of the XVIII, XIX and XX dynasties of the New Kingdom were buried around “1550–1069 BC.” The Valley of the Kings is separated into two valleys, the eastern and the western. The eastern valley is the most well-known because it has 20 incomplete tombs that are just pits in addition to the more than 60 complete tombs. The western valley has very few tombs.
The breathtaking Valley of the Queens is of great historical value, as it provides insight into the burial practices and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians during the New Kingdom period. It was also a sacred site where royal women and their offspring were laid to rest, often in elaborately decorated tombs. The beloved wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, The Valley of the Queens is home to several prominent people, including Queen Nefertari, the adored wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II. In the entire valley, her grave, designated QV66, is among the most exquisite and well-preserved. It is decorated with brightly colored murals depicting the queen's journey to the afterlife. Other important figures buried in the valley include Queen Teti, believed to be the wife of a 20th Dynasty pharaoh, and Prince Khaemweset, son of Ramesses III. Their tombs, along with others in the valley, provide valuable information about the royal lineage and family relationships of the New Kingdom pharaohs. The Valley of the Queens also contains the tombs of several royal sons.
With Cairo Top Tours, we discover the secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization on a dazzling historical tour that takes us to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, two of the world's greatest royal burial sites located in the heart of Luxor's West Bank.
Let's visit the Valley of the Kings, Egypt's most important valley, which has the world's largest tomb and museum. as its walls are brightly colored, they are thousands of years old, but it seems as if they were completed just yesterday. this is the genius of the ancient Egyptian, who was able to dazzle the world with his art to create his civilization that stretches through time, that area where most of the kings of the XVIII, XIX and XX dynasties of the New Kingdom were buried around “1550–1069 BC.” The Valley of the Kings is separated into two valleys, the eastern and the western. The eastern valley is the most well-known because it has 20 incomplete tombs that are just pits in addition to the more than 60 complete tombs. The western valley has very few tombs.
The breathtaking Valley of the Queens is of great historical value, as it provides insight into the burial practices and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians during the New Kingdom period. It was also a sacred site where royal women and their offspring were laid to rest, often in elaborately decorated tombs. The beloved wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, The Valley of the Queens is home to several prominent people, including Queen Nefertari, the adored wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II. In the entire valley, her grave, designated QV66, is among the most exquisite and well-preserved. It is decorated with brightly colored murals depicting the queen's journey to the afterlife. Other important figures buried in the valley include Queen Teti, believed to be the wife of a 20th Dynasty pharaoh, and Prince Khaemweset, son of Ramesses III. Their tombs, along with others in the valley, provide valuable information about the royal lineage and family relationships of the New Kingdom pharaohs. The Valley of the Queens also contains the tombs of several royal sons.
Inclusion
- Private air-conditioned vehicles are used for all our transportations.
- Tickets to the mentioned sites on the West Bank and the East Bank.
- Flavorful lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor is included during our Luxor day tours and excursions.
- An expert English-speaking Egyptologist during Egypt Day Tours.
- Complimentary bottle of water and soft drinks is included during the Luxor attractions tour.
- Full taxes and service charges are covered.
Exclusion
- Gratuities are not included in the prices of our tours.
- Beverages during meals
- additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Camera or photographic ticket in the Valley of the Kings during day visits and excursions in Luxor.
- Tickets to the places of interest mentioned.
- Optional excursions
Itinerary
Today we will explore two of the tourist spots on the west bank of Luxor, our representative together with an expert guide, will be waiting for you at your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor, and then we will take you in a very comfortable modern vehicle.
We will start our day with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where most of the kings of the XVIII, XIX and XX dynasties of the New Kingdom were buried, this place was carefully chosen to bury the kings, as it is located on the west bank of the Nile, The majority of ancient Egyptian tombs were often found on the west bank of the Nile River because the sun god descends "dying" in the western horizon to be resurrected and regenerated in the eastern horizon. As a result, the west was connected with funerary conceptions.
We can visit several wonderful tombs while visiting this valley, such as : The tomb of King Thutmose I, the third king of the 18th Dynasty whose first tomb was KV20 (next to his daughter Hatshepsut), later moved to KV38 and was characterized by walls inscribed with religious texts, but most of the decorations were lost due to theft and natural elements. Next we will head to the tomb of King Thutmose III (Tuthmosis III)—KV34, one of the greatest kings of the New Kingdom, and the walls of his tomb are decorated with texts from the book “Amduat” (what is in the other world), with yellow inscriptions on a blue background, and finally we will visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun—KV62, one of the most famous kings of Egypt due to the discovery of his almost intact tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter.
We will then continue our excursion with a visit to the Valley of the Queens, This offers insight on the burial customs and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians during the New Kingdom era, making it extremely valuable historically. The Valley of the Queens includes the tombs of several royal children, and among the prominent figures buried in the Valley of the Queens is Queen Nefertari, the favorite wife of Pharaoh Ramses II. In the entire valley, her grave, designated QV66, is among the most exquisite and well-preserved. Other important people buried in the valley are Queen Teti, supposed wife of the pharaoh of the XX dynasty, and Prince Khemwast, son of Ramses III. Their tombs, along with others in the valley, provide valuable information about the royal lineage and family relationships of the pharaohs of the New Empire...
Ultimately, we'll drop you off at your hotel or on your Nile cruise.
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Wear clothing appropriate for a hot summer day at home when exploring the towns. The majority of natives actually dress in shorts and t-shirts.
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15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
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Situated on the western bank of the Nile River in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings is a well-known archaeological site. Tutankhamun and Ramses II were among the numerous pharaohs of the New Kingdom era who were buried there. A display of the wealth and authority of the ancient Egyptian rulers can be seen in the valley's many elaborately decorated tombs carved into the rocks.
Luxor is considered a safe destination for tourists. However, it is important to stay updated on the current conditions and adhere to any travel advisories provided by your government. It is also wise to exercise sensible measures, such as avoiding secluded areas at night and taking precautions to safeguard your belongings.
Wear lightweight, modest attire and comfortable shoes for walking.
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