The Valley of the Kings is a renowned archaeological site located on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt. For nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock-cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. The Temple of Hatshepsut is one of ancient Egypt's architectural masterpieces, seamlessly integrated into the dramatic limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari in Luxor. Built for one of Egypt's most successful female pharaohs, the temple broke traditional mortuary design with its striking colonnaded terraces, grand ramps, and harmonious balance with the surrounding desert landscape.
We will arrange your transfer from your hotel in Luxor. Upon arrival, drive to the Valley of the Kings to visit some of its beautifully decorated royal tombs. Only 10 to 12 tombs are open at the same time as they operate on a rotation basis due to preservation, conservation, and restoration. Continue to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir EL Bahari, the only terraced temple in Egypt.
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