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BUDGET LUXOR DAY TRIP TO WEST BANK: VISIT VALLEY OF THE KINGS, MEMNON COLOSSI & HATSHEPSUT TEMPLE
After Breakfast. You will Uncover the mysteries behind Luxor West Bank. You will explore the history and culture of ancient Egyptian with your knowledgeable guide. Your first stop of the day will be the valley of kings. It is a rock cut tombs were excavated to be the burial tombs for the new kingdom pharaohs and privileged nobles, which contains 63 tombs and chambers decorated with colorful scenes of ancient Egyptian mythologies, beliefs and funerary rituals.
Afterward, head to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt from pre dynastic history until today. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut was dedicated to sun god worshiping and was the only 3 levels temples in ancient world. With its connecting ramps, Hatshepsut temple was a turning point in the ancient Egyptian architecture. You will enjoy the wonderful reliefs illustrating the earliest trade agreement between 2 countries in the ancient history .
Your final stop will be at the Colossi of Memnon, the Colossi is a twin massive statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III in a seated position. They were built to guard at the entrance of Amenhotep’s memorial temple. You will have a free time to snap photos of your favorite. Afterwards, drive back to your hotel in Luxor.