We’ll leave for a full-day excursion to Thebes, the ancient capital of the Pharaohs: You’ll discover Luxor and the Valley of the Kings (lunch included - driving time is approximately 9 hours round trip). The Valley of the Kings is one of ancient Egypt’s top tourist destinations. Located in a deep valley just 2 km from the edge of the plain, the site contains over sixty tombs. Only the openings dotting the face of the cliff remain as tell-tale signs of the tombs below. This valley is one of the main complexes of the Ancient Theban Necropolis, located on the left bank of the Nile, directly across from the city of Luxor. It was here, in this setting, that the Pharaohs awaited immortality in their sarcophagi. Further along, dominating the eastern bank, the 18-meter-high Colossi of Memnon—faceless effigies sitting on a throne—are the ruins of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Our afternoon will be spent visiting the Karnak Temple Complex. Connected to Luxor by a corridor of ram-headed sphinxes, this grandiose site dedicated to the god Amun, was continuously expanded for 1500 years. At the heart of this site stands the colossal Precinct of Amun-Re, enclosing a sacred lake that was used by priests in a purification ceremony before performing rituals in the temple. An important place of worship, it contains the Great Hypostyle Hall, a spectacular forest of gigantic columns. This historically significant complex is breathtakingly beautiful.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Luxor and the Valley of the Kings
We’ll leave for a full-day excursion to Thebes, the ancient capital of the Pharaohs: You’ll discover Luxor and the Valley of the Kings (lunch included - driving time is approximately 9 hours round trip). The Valley of the Kings is one of ancient Egypt’s top tourist destinations. Located in a deep valley just 2 km from the edge of the plain, the site contains over sixty tombs. Only the openings dotting the face of the cliff remain as tell-tale signs of the tombs below. This valley is one of the main complexes of the Ancient Theban Necropolis, located on the left bank of the Nile, directly across from the city of Luxor. It was here, in this setting, that the Pharaohs awaited immortality in their sarcophagi. Further along, dominating the eastern bank, the 18-meter-high Colossi of Memnon—faceless effigies sitting on a throne—are the ruins of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Our afternoon will be spent visiting the Karnak Temple Complex. Connected to Luxor by a corridor of ram-headed sphinxes, this grandiose site dedicated to the god Amun, was continuously expanded for 1500 years. At the heart of this site stands the colossal Precinct of Amun-Re, enclosing a sacred lake that was used by priests in a purification ceremony before performing rituals in the temple. An important place of worship, it contains the Great Hypostyle Hall, a spectacular forest of gigantic columns. This historically significant complex is breathtakingly beautiful.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
Cairo and the TREASURES ON THE RED SEA Egypt and Jordan - Sculpted by Mother Nature, Enhanced by Humankind (port-to-port cruise)
Cairo - SHARM EL SHEIKH - HURGHADA - AQABA - SHARM EL SHEIKH
Embark on a journey brimming with unparalleled historical abundance.
Voyage to the cradle of civilization and the epicenter of the three monotheistic religions. Jordan's deep history makes it one of the top cultural destinations, so come discover the vast and "God-like" earth T.E. Lawrence fell in love with. Herodotus described Egypt as the "Gift of the Nile." Today, we have been endowed with its ancient legacies of gods and pharaohs. Relaxation and inspiration await you.
The Remarkable Red Sea and the Dazzling Mediterranean via the Suez Canal Egypt-Cyprus (port-to-port cruise)
SHARM EL SHEIKH - HURGHADA - SUEZ - Cairo - Suez Canal - ALEXANDRIA - LARNACA
Cross the Suez Canal on an unforgettable cruise across Mediterranean Seas and the Red. Jump back to the time of the great pharaohs in Egypt. Set out on a full-day excursion through the Nile River Valley to tour the ancient Valley of the Kings and the Karnak Temple Complex. Discover Cairo, close to the emblematic pyramids and Sphinx and visit Alexandria, one of the greatest cities to have ever existed. Finally, discover Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus.
Treasures on the Red SeaEgypt and Jordan - Sculpted by Mother Nature, Enhanced by Humankind (port-to-port cruise)
SHARM EL SHEIKH - HURGHADA - AQABA - SHARM EL SHEIKH
Embark on a journey brimming with unparalleled historical abundance.
Voyage to the cradle of civilization and the epicenter of the three monotheistic religions. Jordan's deep history makes it one of the top cultural destinations, so come discover the vast and "God-like" earth T.E. Lawrence fell in love with. Herodotus described Egypt as the "Gift of the Nile." Today, we have been endowed with its ancient legacies of gods and pharaohs. Relaxation and inspiration await you.
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