Day 4: Hot Air Balloon Ride -Valley of the Kings, Nefertari Tomb and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple
Embark on an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Luxor, capturing breathtaking aerial views of the Nile River, ancient temples, and the surrounding landscape.
Return to the cruise ship for a delectable dinner and a peaceful evening on board. Explore the iconic Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest. visit the tombs of various Dynasties. King Tut’s tomb which you will visit from inside. Tutankhamun ruled Egypt for approximately 10 years from around 1336-1327 BCE. In November 1922, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered Tutankhamun’s near-intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The king’s mummified body was found surrounded by precious grave goods, in his golden coffin, after his burial chamber was officially opened on 17 February 1923 in the presence of Egyptologists and government officials.Today, Tutankhamun is ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh. But how much do you really know about the boy king? Here during this tour, I will tell you the lesser-known facts about Tutankhamun Visit the architectural marvel of Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, an impressive monument dedicated to Egypt's famous female pharaoh. Continue to Visit the Valley of the Queens, known as Ta-Set-Neferu “The Place of Beauty”. The valley served as a necropolis for the tombs of royal family members and the elite, with about 90 tombs belonging to Queens and princes of the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom (1550-1070 BC). whilst here, you will have a chance to visit the magnificent colorful tomb of queen Nefertari Then move to visit the Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Return to the Sun boat and indulge in the luxurious amenities, enjoying the exclusive views of the Nile from your suite.