Luxor with the Valley of the Queens is a great opportunity to see one of the most ancient cities in the world. The Egyptians in ancient times called it Wasset (scepter), and now in translation it sounds “Place of many palaces.” You will visit the Karnak temple complex, which is the richest well of artifacts, there are more than a hundred temples on its territory, so it is popularly called the “temple of a hundred gates”. There are temples to the god Amon Ra, his son Hons, and his wife Mut. They are all a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, on the territory there is a statue of a “scarab beetle”, fulfilling wishes. There is a belief that you need to make the most important wish, go around the statue 7 times clockwise and it will be completely fulfilled! Do not miss the chance to visit the most culturally interesting city and at the same time fulfill your wishes.
What should you take:
- passport or photocopy
- sun hat!
- warm clothes (it’s cold under the air conditioner)
- money for souvenirs
- camera or power bank for mobile
- a lot of water (very hot in summer)
- packed lunch (order at the hotel)
- travel pillow for your neck
You`ll see:
- Queen’s Valley
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- exhibition of stone products
- a trip on the Nile by boat
- visit to Banana Island
- a buffet at a restaurant on the banks of the Nile, for lunch
The cost of the trip already includes all entrance tickets, transfer from the hotel and back, crossing the Nile by boat, a visit to Banana Island, lunch at a restaurant, a guide speaking your language.
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