Luxor Half-day Tour: Valley of the Kings,Hatshepsut Temple,Memnon

Discover a different side of Luxor with a unique private horse and carriage ride. Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your Luxor hotel or Nile Cruise.

As you step into your carriage and embark on your journey, you'll traverse the picturesque Corniche, providing you with an authentic glimpse into the everyday life of Egyptians in Luxor. This immersive experience allows you to connect with the local culture and soak in the local atmosphere.

The Valley of the Kings is a famous archaeological site located in Luxor, Egypt. It was the primary burial site for pharaohs and other important figures during the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt (c. 1550-1069 BCE)

- It is situated on the west bank of the Nile River, across from the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes).

- Over 60 tombs have been discovered in the valley, with the most well-known being the tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered in 1922.

- The tombs were constructed to protect the bodies and valuable possessions of the deceased pharaohs from grave robbers. They were decorated with elaborate artwork, inscriptions, and contained funerary goods.

- The most famous pharaohs buried in the valley include Tutankhamun, Ramesses the Great, Seti I, and Amenhotep III.

- The tombs were cut into the valley's limestone hillsides, with each one having a unique layout and design.

The Hatshepsut Temple, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru, is a mortuary temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut located in the Deir el-Bahari region of Luxor, Egypt.

- Construction of the temple began around 1479 BCE during the reign of Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs in ancient Egyptian history.

- The temple is known for its distinctive terraced design, which was influenced by the nearby cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

- The temple's architecture features a series of colonnaded terraces and ramps that lead up to the main temple structures.

- The walls and columns were adorned with elaborate reliefs, paintings, and inscriptions depicting Hatshepsut's accomplishments and her divine right to rule as pharaoh.

- The temple was dedicated to the god Amun and included shrines, offering halls, and other ritual spaces.

The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III located in Luxor, Egypt.

- The colossi depict Amenhotep III, who ruled ancient Egypt during the 18th Dynasty (c. 1386-1349 BCE).

- The statues originally stood at the entrance to Amenhotep III's mortuary temple, which was one of the largest temple complexes ever built in ancient Egypt.

- Each statue is around 60 feet (18 meters) tall and weigh an estimated 720 tons. They are carved from blocks of quartzite sandstone.

- The colossi are famous for the "Vocal Memnon" phenomenon, where one of the statues would "sing" at dawn due to the effects of the rising sun on the stone. This was a source of wonder for ancient and modern visitors.

- In 27 BCE, a major earthquake damaged the northern colossus, causing the upper half to collapse. The lower half still remains in its original location.