Full Day Luxor Tour From Cairo By Airplane

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1. The Valley of the Kings is a historic site located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, Egypt. It is one of the most significant burial grounds of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, used from the 18th to the 20th dynasty. The valley contains many famous royal tombs, including that of Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I. The tombs are renowned for their intricate designs and detailed wall paintings that depict scenes from the lives of the pharaohs and religious rituals, making it one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The Valley of the Kings is a key location for scholars studying ancient Egyptian culture and history.

   1,5 Std.

2. Hatshepsut's Temple, located in Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, is one of the most impressive mortuary temples of ancient Egypt. Built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut in the 15th century BCE (18th Dynasty), the temple was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. The temple is known for its unique architectural design, featuring three terraced levels that rise above the surrounding landscape, with ramps leading visitors from one level to the next. It is seamlessly integrated into the natural cliffs of the Theban Mountains. The walls of the temple are adorned with intricate carvings and frescoes depicting scenes from Hatshepsut's life, including her famous trading expedition to the land of Punt.

   1 Std.

3. The Colossi of Memnon are two massive statues located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt. These statues represent Amenhotep III, one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs of the 18th Dynasty. The statues, which stand about 18 meters (59 feet) tall, were originally part of a larger mortuary temple built by Amenhotep III, which has mostly been destroyed over time. The statues depict Amenhotep III seated on his throne, with his hands resting on his knees. They are famous for the mysterious sound they made at dawn during the Roman period, which was believed to be the voice of the pharaoh himself. This phenomenon, known as the "singing" or "crying" of the statues, was later attributed to the wind and the temperature changes in the stone. Today, the Colossi of Memnon stand as one of Egypt’s most iconic landmarks and are a major tourist attraction. They serve as a reminder of the grandeur and scale of ancient Egyptian monuments and the ingenuity behind their construction.

   10 Min.

4. Karnak Temple, located in Luxor, Egypt, is one of the largest and most significant religious sites of ancient Egypt. It was primarily dedicated to the god Amun-Ra and became the most important temple complex in Egypt during the New Kingdom period (c. 1550–1070 BCE).

   1 Std.

5. Luxor Temple, located in the heart of Luxor, Egypt, is one of the most important and well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt. It was primarily dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, forming part of the Theban triad

   45 Min.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

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How it compares in Kairo

• Its from-price is 852% above the median of the 2673 tagesausflüge we list in Kairo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1084 of 2673.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kairo

Kairo, Ägyptens weitläufige Hauptstadt am Nil: Pyramiden von Gizeh, mittelalterliche Moscheen, lebhafte Basare und Schätze der Pharaonen.

Am Westrand der Stadt erheben sich die Pyramiden von Gizeh und die Große Sphinx auf dem Wüstenplateau, weiter südlich die Stufenpyramide von Sakkara und die Ruinen von Memphis. Kairos große Museen, das Ägyptische Museum am Tahrir-Platz und das riesige Große Ägyptische Museum am Plateau, bewahren Fundstücke aus Jahrtausenden.

Top-ranked sights in Kairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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