Private Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans, and Habu Temple
5 h
Private
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About this activity
Nile Holiday expert tour guide will pick you up to visit the necropolis of Thebes, start your private day tour at the Valley of the Queens, where wives and sons of Pharaohs were buried, it was known, in ancient times, as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning "the place of beauty". There are more than 90 known tombs, usually consisting of an entrance passage, a few short halls, and a sarcophagus chamber. The earliest may be that of Sitre, wife of Ramses I. The most notable are those of Nefertari, the favourite Queen of Ramses II, the tombs of Princes Amonhirkhopsef, Khaemwese and Sethirkhopsef and of a Ramesside Queen called Titi.
Proceed to visit the Valley of the workers at Deir el-Medina, the place was called Set Maat "The Place of Truth". It was home to the artisans and workmen responsible for constructing the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. during the 18th 19th and 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom period (1550–1080 BC), You will enjoy exploring the ruins of the settlement of the village, the Ptolemaic temple, dedicated to the goddesses Hathor and Maat, consisting of a small building within a mud brick enclosure wall and two of the finest decorated tombs of Sennedjem, Inherkau, and the Tomb of Peshedu, a 19th-dynasty servant in the Place of Truth.
Continue to visit Habu Temple of Ramses III, the last great warrior pharaoh of the New Kingdom (1550 – 1080 BC), The Temple is best-preserved of the New Kingdom memorial temples. It is decorated with military scenes and texts illustrating the victories of the king, as well as the rituals performed and festivals celebrated. A royal palace was attached at the south of the Temple open forecourt, while priests’ dwellings and administrative units lay on either side of the temple.
After finishing, You will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise / Hotel in Luxor
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Proceed to visit the Valley of the workers at Deir el-Medina, the place was called Set Maat "The Place of Truth". It was home to the artisans and workmen responsible for constructing the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. during the 18th 19th and 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom period (1550–1080 BC), You will enjoy exploring the ruins of the settlement of the village, the Ptolemaic temple, dedicated to the goddesses Hathor and Maat, consisting of a small building within a mud brick enclosure wall and two of the finest decorated tombs of Sennedjem, Inherkau, and the Tomb of Peshedu, a 19th-dynasty servant in the Place of Truth.
Continue to visit Habu Temple of Ramses III, the last great warrior pharaoh of the New Kingdom (1550 – 1080 BC), The Temple is best-preserved of the New Kingdom memorial temples. It is decorated with military scenes and texts illustrating the victories of the king, as well as the rituals performed and festivals celebrated. A royal palace was attached at the south of the Temple open forecourt, while priests’ dwellings and administrative units lay on either side of the temple.
After finishing, You will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise / Hotel in Luxor
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
- Entry/Admission - Tomb of Ramses III
Not included
- Optional excursions
- Gratuities (Guide & Drive
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
85%
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