you will meet your tour guide in the morning to go to the west bank of
Luxor City starting your Priceless Day Tour to Valley of Queens Habu and Ramesseum by exploring:
Valley of the Queens:
The valley of queens located in the west bank of Luxor near to the
valley of kings, there is another name to this valley it’s known as Ta-Set-Nefru which means the place of beauty.
Most of the wives of
ancient Egyptian pharaohs and kings were buried in valley of queens but the Kings themselves buried in the valley of the kings; it is similar to the valley of kings in the purpose of construction so that it contains more than 90 tombs dates back to the eighteenth dynasty, then continue Day Tour to Valley of Queens Habu and Ramesseum to explore
Habu Temple:
Ramses III constructed his unique temple on the site of
Madinat Habu which was known as Djanet.
As it was believed in ancient Egypt Madinat Habu or Djanet was the first place where God Amun first appeared. The temple was constructed in really strong design, it was surrounded by massive walls and an extraordinary gate way at the eastern entrance of the temple.
Regarding to it’s strong walls and fortifications, it was the sanctuary during the civil war between the priest of Amun at
Karnak and the viceroy of Kush also walls of this temple reflects religious scenes and the battles between Ramses III against the Libyans and the sea Peoples, then continue to witness:
Deir El Medina:
Deir El medina is workers village, actually it was the settlement for ancient Egyptian workers who worked in valley of king’s tombs between the 18th and 20th Dynasties of the Egyptian new Kingdom.
In 1840, one of the most important Papyri was discovery near to the village, there is no Papyri like this, it is one of the most well documented of community
life in ancient Egypt, then you will go to explore:
Our first stop on this incredible journey is
the Valley of Queens. Here, you will be mesmerized by the stunning tombs of the royal women who ruled alongside pharaohs. Marvel at the intricate carvings and vibrant colors that have stood the test of time. Each tomb tells a unique story, transporting you back to a time of opulence and grandeur.
Ramesseum Temple:
But the adventure doesn’t stop there. Our 1 Day Tour to Valley of Queens Habu and Ramesseum. The Valley of Queens is a burial site for the wives and children of pharaohs, and it is filled with stunning tombs adorned with colorful paintings and hieroglyphs.
As you explore this sacred place, you will gain a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian beliefs and customs surrounding death and the afterlife.
The Mortuary temple of
Ramses II or as he is known the great Ramses also located at the west bank of Luxor city, the walls of the temple are designed and decorated with reliefs of ancient Egypt including battle of Kadesh, the Syrians Wars and the Min Festival, this temple was built for two purposes, firstly for ancient Egyptians religious rituals and it also, built to show the greatness and the victories of the kings. and perhaps more than that.
Meals: Lunch
At the end of your Day Tour to Valley of Queens Habu and Ramesseum we will transfer you back to your hotel or to your
Nile River Cruise in Luxor
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Meals:
Lunch
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