christmas_left christmas_right
happy_santa_smile_icon
Christmas offers on selected tours
View Offers

Valley of the Queens in Luxor

Across the West Bank in Luxor and next to the world famous Valley of the Kings, is the less known Valley of the Queens which has it’s own unique history and architecture. The main attraction is the Temple of Hatshepsut who was the only female Pharaoh in Pharaonic history. 

 

Directions:

 

A one hour flight from Cairo, 3 hours by road from the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, and 3 hours by road from Aswan, Luxor is easily accessible by many transport links including trains between Cairo and Aswan. 
 

History:

 
In ancient times the Valley of the Queens was called ‘Ta Set Neferu’, a phrase that meant a place of beauty and the place of royal children and wives
The Valley of the Queens is something of a misnomer as it also contains the tombs of high officials (who were interred here long before the first Queen was buried in this valley during the XIX Dynasty) and royal children. Princes were educated by priests and scribes, taught swimming, riding and shooting by officers, and finally apprenticed to military commands around the age of 12. Less is known about the schooling of princesses, but several queens were evidently well versed in statecraft and architecture.
    Suggested Tours
    Why Choose Us

    • Travel Experience Since 1955

      Memphis Tours is one of the pioneers which have great impact on travel industry for more than 55 years of experience.

    • Personalized Travel Services

      Whatever your travel dreams, together we can custom-design the perfect itinerary with highly personalized services just for you

    • We Speak Your Language

      A multilingual website offers content in 6 different languages English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and German

    • Flexibility to Change

      We know how important it is for travellers to have the flexibility to change their itinerary due to some reasons or force majeure

    • Your Safety and Security

      A professional will accompany the guests to all of the places; they will never be left alone to fend for themselves

    • High Quality Service

      We do believe honestly that quality should come first and quantity would come later and our main objective focused on (Quality is our Top Priority)

    • Customer Service 24/7

      We offer Customer Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone and email for questions about our tours and services

    • Support Sustainable Tourism

      We are attempting to make a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate future employment for local people

    • Secure Online Payment

      Our website is protected by the world′s most secure online payment system VeriSign Secure

    • Secure Website by MacAfee

      Memphis Tours website is a McAfee Secure site that helps keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud and spyware