Hurghada
valley of Queen
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Description:
Luxor valley of queen by bus from Hurghada
- is a journey in the footsteps of the pharaohs, a dream for lovers of history, culture and everything connected with Ancient Egypt. The history of ancient Egypt, Mythology of Ancient times awaits you. A detailed story about the pharaohs, this is the basics of our guide’s work! Luxor is an open-air museum city; it was here that the capital of the ancient Egyptian civilisation Thebes, was located. The Nile divides the city into two parts: the western – “city of the dead” and the eastern – “city of the living
In the city of the dead there is the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Habu, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and many others.
In the city of the living there are 2 grandiose temples – Karnak and Luxor, as well as Luxor museums, a museum of ancient papyri and a mummification museum.
Key points:
- Transfer in a modern tourist bus with air conditioning and toilet
- Drive through the Red Sea Mountains and enjoy beautiful views of the desert
- Rest stop halfway (breakfast – toilet)
- Arrival in the Nile Valley and getting to know the real way of life of the Egyptians
- Arrival in Luxor and sightseeing of the city of the living
- Visit to the Karnak Temple with a Russian English Italian -speaking Egypt guide
- Lunch at a restaurant
- Transfer to the other side of the Nile by boat to the city of the dead
- Arrival in the Valley of the Dead where the mortuary temples and tombs of the City of Luxor are located, which attract with their mystery and inaccessibility
- Sightseeing in the city of the dead
- Visit to the Colossi of Memnon with a Russian English Italian -speaking Egypt guide
- Visit to the temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut with a Russian English Italian-speaking Egypt guide
- Possibility to ride a boat on the Nile and visit Banana Island
- Transfer back to Hurghada
What is included:
- Transfer in a modern tourist bus with air conditioning and toilet
- Russian English Italian – -speaking Egypt guide
- Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
- Visit to the Karnak Temple with a Russian English Italian – -speaking Egypt guide
- Visit to the Colossi of Memnon with a Russian English Italian –speaking Egypt guide
- Visit to the temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut with a Russian English Italian –speaking Egypt guide
Lunch at a restaurant in Luxor
What’s not included:
- Drinks in the restaurant
- Additional expenses not included in the program
Take with you:
- headdress
- money
- personal hygiene products
- drinking water
- packed lunch (pre-ordered at the hotel)
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothes in winter
Time duration:
Tour starts: Around 4:30 am (depending on your hotel location in Hurghada).
Return to the hotel: from 21:00 to 23:00 (depending on the location of your hotel in Hurghada). (on the same day).
Duration: 18 hours
Price:
Adult: $60
Child from 5 years old to 10 years old: $40
The Luxor Valley of the Queens is an ancient burial site on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt, used during the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BCE) for the wives, princesses, and princes of pharaohs. It is known for its elaborate tombs, with the most famous being the tomb of Queen Nefertari (QV66), often called the “Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt”. Other notable tombs include those of Prince Amenherkhepshef, Prince Khaemwaset, and Queen Tyti.
- Ancient name: Ta-Set-Neferu, which translates to “The Place of Beauty”.
- Purpose: To serve as the final resting place for royal consorts and their children.
- Location: It is located on the west bank of the Nile River, south of the Valley of the Kings.
- Size: Over 90 tombs have been discovered there, though the most famous, Nefertari’s, is the most well-preserved.
- Significance: The tombs offer a unique glimpse into the lives and beliefs of ancient Egypt’s elite through their vibrant artwork and inscriptions.