Luxor Day Tour To Ramesseum, Habu Temples, Valley Of The Nobles

A tour from Luxor to visit Habu Temple and the Ramesseum would be a great way to explore two important archaeological sites in the Theban Necropolis. Here's a suggested itinerary for the day:

Morning: Departure from Luxor

• Start time: 8:00 AM
• Duration: 30-minute drive from Luxor to the sites (about 6 km to Habu Temple).

1. Habu Temple (Temple of Medinet Habu)

• • Habu Temple, also known as Medinet Habu, is an ancient Egyptian temple located on the West Bank of the Nile, near Luxor, Egypt. It is primarily famous as the mortuary temple of Ramses III, the second Pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty, although it was expanded by other pharaohs over time. The temple complex is one of the most well-preserved and architecturally significant sites in Egypt, offering visitors an incredible insight into ancient Egyptian religious and political life

2. Ramesseum (Temple of Ramses 11 

The Ramesseum is the mortuary temple of Ramses II, one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, also known as Ramses the Great, who ruled during the Nineteenth Dynasty (c. 1279–1213 BCE). Located on the West Bank of Luxor, near the Valley of the Kings, the Ramesseum is a grand example of Egyptian temple architecture, although much of the original structure has been lost over time. Despite the ruins, the temple remains one of the most impressive monuments from ancient Egypt.

The Tombs of the Nobles (also known as the Tombs of the Nobles of the Theban Necropolis) are a group of private tombs located on the West Bank of the Nile, near Luxor, Egypt. These tombs were built for high-ranking officials, nobility, and dignitaries of the New Kingdom, primarily during the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. Unlike the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, which were reserved for pharaohs, the Tombs of the Nobles were for the elite, including viziers, scribes, priests, and military leaders.

These tombs are famous for their intricate and well-preserved wall paintings, which offer a glimpse into the daily life, religious practices, and funerary beliefs of ancient Egypt's upper class.

5. Funerary Beliefs and Afterlife:

• The tombs were not only meant as burial places for the deceased but also as eternal homes for the soul. The wall reliefs and paintings served as a means for the deceased to enjoy an afterlife in peace and prosperity.
• The Book of the Dead, a guide to the afterlife, and other funerary texts often appear in the tombs, alongside depictions of deities like Osiris, Anubis, and Ra.
• Offerings were depicted to ensure that the tomb owner would continue to receive sustenance in the afterlife

inclusion

• pick up / drop off from or at your stay
• professtional fluent guide
• entrance fees
• mineral water
• lunch            optional

exclusions

• tipping
• personal expenses