The usual tomb plan consisted of a long inclined rock-cut corridor, descending through one or more halls (possibly mirroring the descending path of the sun-god into the underworld, to the burial chamber. In the earlier tombs the corridors turn through 90 degrees at least once (such as KV43, the tomb of Thutmose IV), and the earliest had cartouche-shaped burial chambers (for example, KV43, the tomb of Thutmose IV). This layout is known as 'Bent Axis', and after the burial the upper corridors were meant to be filled with rubble, and the entrance to the tomb hidden.[51] After the Amarna Period, the layout gradually straightened, with an intermediate 'Jogged Axis' (the tomb of Horemheb, KV57 is typical of this, and is one of the tombs that is sometimes open to the public), to the generally 'Straight Axis' of the late Nineteenth and Twentieth Dynasty tombs (Ramesses III's and Ramesses IX's tombs, KV11 and KV6 respectively).As the tomb's axes straightened, the slope also lessened, and almost disappeared in the late Twentieth Dynasty. Another feature that is common to most tombs is the 'well', which may have originated as an actual barrier intended to stop flood waters entering the lower parts of the tombs. It later seems to have developed a 'magical' purpose as a symbolic shaft.[49] In the later Twentieth Dynasty, the well itself was sometimes not excavated, but the well room was still present.
The majority of the royal tombs were decorated with religious texts and images. The early tombs were decorated with scenes from Amduat ('That Which is in the Underworld'), which describes the journey of the sun-god through the twelve hours of the night. From the time of Horemheb, tombs were decorated with the Book of Gates, which shows the sun-god passing through the twelve gates that divide the night time, and ensure the tomb owner's own safe passage through the night. These earliest tombs were generally sparsely decorated, and those of a non-royal nature were totally undecorated.
Luxor has often been called the worlds greatest open air museum, as indeed it is and much more.
The number and preservation of the monuments in the Luxor area are unparalleled anywhere else in the world that know of,About 81 miles south of Luxor we can find adifferent amazing city which is called Aswan which is Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town,has a distinctively African atmosphere,Aswan has been a favorite winter resort since the beginning of the nineteenth century,and it's still a perfect place to get away from it all. Tour Type : Sightseeing
Tour Duration : 2 Days
City Tour : Luxor/Aswan
Pick up Point : Cairo Hotels
Drop off Point : Cairo Hotels
Tour Itinerary
Day01: Cairo - Aswan - Luxor
OneSkyToursEgypt representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by air conditioned private vehicle to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan where you will be met and assisted by our tour guide to see first,Aswan highlights then visiting the Aswan High Dam,then seeing the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk with Felucca sail on the Nile to Kitchener Island and Elephantine Island in Aswan then you will be directed to Aswan train station to take the train to Luxor, Meet &assist at Luxor train station and transfer to your hotel in Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.
Day02: Luxor -Cairo
Breakfast in hotel, Then you will be met and accompanied by our Egyptologist tour guide and will travel in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to visit the amazing Karnak temple the largest place of worship ever built.You will have your Lunch on the way at very good quality restaurant and then you will enjoy a trip to the West Bank of The Nile River to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III,and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock,richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs,Then you will continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple was dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it and then you will be transferred to Luxorairport back to Cairo with a drive back to your hotel for an enjoyable overnight in Cairo.
The majority of the royal tombs were decorated with religious texts and images. The early tombs were decorated with scenes from Amduat ('That Which is in the Underworld'), which describes the journey of the sun-god through the twelve hours of the night. From the time of Horemheb, tombs were decorated with the Book of Gates, which shows the sun-god passing through the twelve gates that divide the night time, and ensure the tomb owner's own safe passage through the night. These earliest tombs were generally sparsely decorated, and those of a non-royal nature were totally undecorated.
Luxor has often been called the worlds greatest open air museum, as indeed it is and much more.
The number and preservation of the monuments in the Luxor area are unparalleled anywhere else in the world that know of,About 81 miles south of Luxor we can find adifferent amazing city which is called Aswan which is Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town,has a distinctively African atmosphere,Aswan has been a favorite winter resort since the beginning of the nineteenth century,and it's still a perfect place to get away from it all. Tour Type : Sightseeing
Tour Duration : 2 Days
City Tour : Luxor/Aswan
Pick up Point : Cairo Hotels
Drop off Point : Cairo Hotels
Tour Itinerary
Day01: Cairo - Aswan - Luxor
OneSkyToursEgypt representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by air conditioned private vehicle to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan where you will be met and assisted by our tour guide to see first,Aswan highlights then visiting the Aswan High Dam,then seeing the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk with Felucca sail on the Nile to Kitchener Island and Elephantine Island in Aswan then you will be directed to Aswan train station to take the train to Luxor, Meet &assist at Luxor train station and transfer to your hotel in Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.
Day02: Luxor -Cairo
Breakfast in hotel, Then you will be met and accompanied by our Egyptologist tour guide and will travel in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to visit the amazing Karnak temple the largest place of worship ever built.You will have your Lunch on the way at very good quality restaurant and then you will enjoy a trip to the West Bank of The Nile River to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III,and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock,richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs,Then you will continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple was dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it and then you will be transferred to Luxorairport back to Cairo with a drive back to your hotel for an enjoyable overnight in Cairo.