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Colossi of Memnon Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
The Colossi of Memnon 🇪🇬
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis.
They have stood since 1350 BC, and were well known to ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as early modern travelers and Egyptologists.
The statues are made of quartzite stone and are 18 meters (60 feet) tall.
The Colossi of Memnon are famous for the sounds they produce when the sun rises.
The sounds are believed to be the voice of the Greek hero Memnon, who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War.
The Colossi of Memnon are located in the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, and are a popular tourist attraction.
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Latest charter information for the west bank of Luxor| Complete guide to temple and tomb attractions
|Complete guide to temple and tomb attractions. First of all, I am a heavy enthusiast, my visiting time is long, the driver accompanied me from 10 am to 5 pm when the Valley of the Kings closed, a full 7 hours, when he sent me back to the hotel, the guy didn't want to talk to me anymore.
✓The charter range on the west bank is 300～500EGP, I don't want to bother haggling, I finally set off at 400EGP.
✓During the interval, he will also take private jobs, before coming out of each attraction, just call him to pick you up.
✓The driver may find reasons to increase the price halfway, don't care, just keep brainwashing him that the friendship between China and Egypt is everlasting.
✓All tickets can be paid in Egyptian pounds EGP, give the ticket seller some change, and go to the window to talk when no one is there.
✓Habu City, Temple of Ramses II, these two temples have a lot of columns in the hall for taking pictures, girls can stay longer for photos.
①Colossi of Memnon
Ticket: Free
Actually, it is the statue of Amenhotep III himself, 18 meters high, but the Greeks thought it was the African king Memnon killed by Achilles, and the statue of Memnon has been a tourist attraction since the Roman period.
②Habu City
Ticket: 200EGP
The great victory of Ramses III's Libyan war, and also the first place in Thebes to establish a connection with the god Amun.
③Ramesseum
Ticket: 180EGP
A collapsed 17.5-meter pharaoh giant statue, 29 of the beautifully carved 48 giant columns are left, and the Hittite battle of Ramses II.
④Deir Al Medina
Ticket: 200EGP
Some small tombs of sculptors, craftsmen, and clerks, definitely an underestimated place, although small in scale, the story is absolutely wonderful, mainly painting, less intaglio.
⑤Hatshepsut
Shuttle: 10EGP～can be saved. It's just a few steps away
Ticket: 360EGP
An overestimated attraction, I'm not disappointed, everyone go and see for yourself.
⑥Carter's House
Ticket: 200EGP
Since you're here, it's the villa of the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb.
⑦King's Valley
Shuttle: 20EGP～Don't save. It's really hot
Ticket: 600EGP (including 3 optional tombs) Recommended:
KV2 Tomb of Ramses IV
KV11 Tomb of Ramses III
KV8 Tomb of Merenptah
KV35 Tomb of Amenhotep II
KV6 Tomb of Ramses IX
Two additional tickets for the Valley of the Kings:
KV17 Tomb of Seti I
Ticket: 1800EGP (I didn't hit an extra 0)
KV9 Tomb of Ramses V/VI
Ticket: 180EGP
The Temple of Luxor
Arrived in Luxor on December 9th, some friends went to ride a hot air balloon in the morning, we went to pick them up at 7:10, at the Colossi of Memnon located in the wilderness between the west bank of the Nile and the Valley of the Kings, they were originally the statues in front of the temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Then drove to the Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings, is the main tomb area of the Pharaohs and nobles during the 18th to 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately from 1539 BC to 1075 BC). Now 62 tombs have been developed. Located on the west bank of the Nile, 7 kilometers from the shore, it can be reached from the steep ring mountain road at the north end of Thebes.
Man-nung giant statue in the wilderness.
Pharaoh Amenhotep III not only has the most self-portraits among all the pharaohs in Egyptian history, but his statues are also highly regarded among all the pharaohs. The most famous statue is the two colossal statues of Memnon located in Luxor. Both statues were carved from a single block of quartzite and the 21-meter-high stones were transported from a quarry 400 kilometers away.
The statue of Pharaoh Menon still stands between the deserts on the west bank of the Nile River. Due to the weathering of the statue over the years, there are many cracks. When strong cold winds blow into the cracks, it makes a low sigh like the legendary ancient Ethiopian king Menon, from which the name comes. In fact, the Menon statue is just a free roadside attraction. On the way to the Valley of the Kings, two huge god statues are blurred and weathered, with graphic carvings on the pedestal symbolizing the unity of upper and lower Egypt. There was originally a temple behind the statue of Menon, but unfortunately, with the passage of time, only the statue survived, sitting alone in the desert.
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Egypt is a nation filled with open-air museums everywhere!
Driving 500 kilometers from Cairo, you reach Luxor, where the attractions are divided between the East and West Banks. A must-experience is the hot air balloon ride at dawn, which only cost us a little over 400 RMB for two people, making it the cheapest hot air balloon ride in the world. After landing on the West Bank, you can continue to visit the Temple of Habu and the Valley of the Kings, which are very conveniently located. The main attractions on the East Bank are the Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple. The Karnak Temple is the prototype for temple parkour, remember to go in the morning, or else the huge columns will quickly be out of light; the Luxor Temple can be visited in the afternoon and evening, as it is lit up at night, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
West Bank: Temple of Habu, Valley of the Kings
East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Below is our entire half-month self-driving tour of Egypt. There are still many places we haven't visited, to quote an old saying: 'Those who have drunk from the Nile will return to Egypt.' And we will be back.
day1: Arrive in Cairo—Egyptian Museum—Zawiyat Al-Hamra Twin Towers—Khan El Khalili Market
day2: Giza Pyramid Complex
day3: Drive from Cairo to Luxor
day4: Karnak Temple—Luxor Temple
day5: Hot Air Balloon over Luxor—Temple of Habu—Valley of the Kings
day6: Drive from Luxor to Aswan—Afternoon Tea at Old Cataract Hotel—Nile River Sunset
day7: Aswan round trip to Abu Simbel
day8: Drive from Aswan to Hurghada
day9-12: Vacation by the Red Sea in Hurghada, staying at an all-inclusive hotel
day13: Drive back to Cairo from Hurghada
day14: Cairo city walk—Hanging Church—Natural History Museum
day15: Home
The Most Stunning Temple In Egypt !
📍HABU TEMPLE, Luxor
Honestly one of the most amazing things that i saw on my Egypt trip. The temple is quite big (150m) and has some amazing hieroglyphs, the hieroglyphs are so easily visible and loads are carved very deep, i could nearly fit my whole hand in them. On some of the walls the colours are extremely vibrant still which was so cool to see :). The temple is located on the West Bank of the Nile and you would need a car to get to it, there are loads of taxi’s everywhere and they are pretty cheap too - if you negotiate.
#habutemple #luxor #hieroglyphs #awesomepic #summervacation #couplestrip
Temple of Medinat Habu - Luxor
Temple of Medinat Habu is a popular landmark which you should visit if you are in Luxor. The recommended sightseen time is between one to two hours. The temple is really well preserved and is a pleasure to see in person. It is more comfortable to visit this place in the morning or late afternoon as the weather is quite hot. Although it does not have so many visitors as other more famous sites in the area, having some quite time here is simply amazing. It is open to the public until 5:00 PM.
#createwithtrip #egypt #luxor #habutemple
The city of Habu in Luxor, Egypt
Habu City is located in Luxor, Egypt, and was one of the most important religious centers in ancient Egypt. Its main structure is the Temple of Habu, dedicated to the sun god Amun. The temple was built in the 15th century BC and is one of the most magnificent temples of ancient Egypt, particularly renowned for its colossal colonnade in front of the Nile River. During the ancient Egyptian period, there were also royal palaces and noble tombs here. Today, Habu City is one of the must-visit attractions for tourists, drawing visitors from all over the world to explore its long history and cultural heritage.
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Luxor Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Egypt is a nation filled with open-air museums everywhere!
Driving 500 kilometers from Cairo, you reach Luxor, where the attractions are divided between the East and West Banks. A must-experience is the hot air balloon ride at dawn, which only cost us a little over 400 RMB for two people, making it the cheapest hot air balloon ride in the world. After landing on the West Bank, you can continue to visit the Temple of Habu and the Valley of the Kings, which are very conveniently located. The main attractions on the East Bank are the Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple. The Karnak Temple is the prototype for temple parkour, remember to go in the morning, or else the huge columns will quickly be out of light; the Luxor Temple can be visited in the afternoon and evening, as it is lit up at night, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
West Bank: Temple of Habu, Valley of the Kings
East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Below is our entire half-month self-driving tour of Egypt. There are still many places we haven't visited, to quote an old saying: 'Those who have drunk from the Nile will return to Egypt.' And we will be back.
day1: Arrive in Cairo—Egyptian Museum—Zawiyat Al-Hamra Twin Towers—Khan El Khalili Market
day2: Giza Pyramid Complex
day3: Drive from Cairo to Luxor
day4: Karnak Temple—Luxor Temple
day5: Hot Air Balloon over Luxor—Temple of Habu—Valley of the Kings
day6: Drive from Luxor to Aswan—Afternoon Tea at Old Cataract Hotel—Nile River Sunset
day7: Aswan round trip to Abu Simbel
day8: Drive from Aswan to Hurghada
day9-12: Vacation by the Red Sea in Hurghada, staying at an all-inclusive hotel
day13: Drive back to Cairo from Hurghada
day14: Cairo city walk—Hanging Church—Natural History Museum
day15: Home
Must visit Ancient Egyptian Temple
#2023TravelWish #vianasjourney #awesomepic
We visited Luxor temple as part of our Nile cruise trip. The Luxor temple is one of the main attractions of Luxor and is located in the middle of Luxor on the east bank of the Nile. The impressive statues and structures definitely makes this place worthwhile to visit. I would recommend visiting the temple during the evening, as the temperature cools down a bit. The lightened up statues during the evening paint an beautiful image. From the Luxor temple it is also possible to take a close look at the Avenue of Sphinxes that connects Luxor temple with the Karnak temple complex.
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In 2023, let's go to Egypt! 🇪🇬 Explore the mysteries of the pyramids.
Egypt, one of the four ancient civilizations that created human history, has a 7000-year-old civilization that is more brilliant and ancient than Chinese culture. I must go there once in my life and uncover the mysterious veil of history.
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🌈When visiting Egypt, be sure to check off these 7️⃣ things.
1️⃣Take a cruise to enjoy the sunrise and sunset on the Nile River.
2️⃣Take a hot air balloon ride in Luxor and overlook the Nile River and the Valley of the Kings from above.
3️⃣Visit the world wonder - the Egyptian pyramids of thousands of years.
4️⃣Take a special carriage tour of the magnificent temples of Amway and Edfu.
5️⃣Take a tour of the world-famous Egyptian Museum and admire the treasures.
6️⃣Cross the barren Sahara desert on a camel.
7️⃣Go to the Red Sea to enjoy the sunshine, 🏖️beaches, and waves.
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⛴️Route reference
DAY1 Cairo
DAY2 Cairo-Luxor
DAY3 Luxor
DAY4 Luxor-Cruise-Aswan
DAY5 Aswan-Cairo
👉🏻Explore history and culture, and experience something new.
🌟Ancient civilization heritage: Pyramids, Sphinx, National Museum, Saladin Castle, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Abu Simbel Temple, Ancient Nubian Village.
🌈Romantic Journey: Hot Air Balloon, Red Sea Cruise
Luxor temple
Luxor temple is located at Luxor city. There are many people to visit this temple (field trip for children, tourists and local people). There are many students who study about drawing and they are painting the structure of the temple. Their drawings are so beautiful and creative. At the entrance, you can see many birds (I guess they are pigeons) over there,so you can take picture while birds are flying. #mytripvlog #egypt #luxor
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Ramesseum Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Ramesseum in Luxor 🇪🇬
Step into the world of pharaohs and kings at the Ramesseum, an awe-inspiring testament to ancient Egyptian grandeur.
This colossal temple, dedicated to the mighty Ramses II, stands on the banks of the Nile.
As you explore its majestic halls and towering statues, you'll feel the weight of history and the power of a bygone era. The colossal seated statue of Ramses II, carved in stone, gazes across the centuries, reminding us of his enduring legacy.
Wander through the ruins, and you'll uncover the stories of gods, battles, and the triumphs of a remarkable civilization.
Location: Luxor (660km from Cairo)
#localescapes
Latest charter information for the west bank of Luxor| Complete guide to temple and tomb attractions
|Complete guide to temple and tomb attractions. First of all, I am a heavy enthusiast, my visiting time is long, the driver accompanied me from 10 am to 5 pm when the Valley of the Kings closed, a full 7 hours, when he sent me back to the hotel, the guy didn't want to talk to me anymore.
✓The charter range on the west bank is 300～500EGP, I don't want to bother haggling, I finally set off at 400EGP.
✓During the interval, he will also take private jobs, before coming out of each attraction, just call him to pick you up.
✓The driver may find reasons to increase the price halfway, don't care, just keep brainwashing him that the friendship between China and Egypt is everlasting.
✓All tickets can be paid in Egyptian pounds EGP, give the ticket seller some change, and go to the window to talk when no one is there.
✓Habu City, Temple of Ramses II, these two temples have a lot of columns in the hall for taking pictures, girls can stay longer for photos.
①Colossi of Memnon
Ticket: Free
Actually, it is the statue of Amenhotep III himself, 18 meters high, but the Greeks thought it was the African king Memnon killed by Achilles, and the statue of Memnon has been a tourist attraction since the Roman period.
②Habu City
Ticket: 200EGP
The great victory of Ramses III's Libyan war, and also the first place in Thebes to establish a connection with the god Amun.
③Ramesseum
Ticket: 180EGP
A collapsed 17.5-meter pharaoh giant statue, 29 of the beautifully carved 48 giant columns are left, and the Hittite battle of Ramses II.
④Deir Al Medina
Ticket: 200EGP
Some small tombs of sculptors, craftsmen, and clerks, definitely an underestimated place, although small in scale, the story is absolutely wonderful, mainly painting, less intaglio.
⑤Hatshepsut
Shuttle: 10EGP～can be saved. It's just a few steps away
Ticket: 360EGP
An overestimated attraction, I'm not disappointed, everyone go and see for yourself.
⑥Carter's House
Ticket: 200EGP
Since you're here, it's the villa of the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb.
⑦King's Valley
Shuttle: 20EGP～Don't save. It's really hot
Ticket: 600EGP (including 3 optional tombs) Recommended:
KV2 Tomb of Ramses IV
KV11 Tomb of Ramses III
KV8 Tomb of Merenptah
KV35 Tomb of Amenhotep II
KV6 Tomb of Ramses IX
Two additional tickets for the Valley of the Kings:
KV17 Tomb of Seti I
Ticket: 1800EGP (I didn't hit an extra 0)
KV9 Tomb of Ramses V/VI
Ticket: 180EGP
【Egypt·Luxor·Ramesseum】Once the Temple of Millions of Years
📍Egypt·Luxor·Ramaesseum
Ticket: 180EGP
Still a lesser-known attraction in Luxor. It's severely damaged, and there's not much to see.
The temple of Ramses II. The entire temple originally covered 50,000 square meters, connecting the whole of Luxor. It is said that the ancient Egyptians called this place the Temple of Millions of Years.
At the entrance of the temple, there were originally a pair of statues of Ramses II made of granite, now only the head of one remains. The other granite statue was taken away by the legendary figure Belzoni from Abu Simbel, now in the British Museum .
The statue of Ramses II, which is about 18 meters high and weighs over 1000 tons, described in Shelley's 'Ozymandias', lies quietly on one side of the temple courtyard, slightly desolate. The name of the pharaoh can still be vaguely seen on its arm.
The hypostyle hall is not so complete, but the murals on the wall can still be vaguely identified.
Compared to Abu Simbel, this place is so inconspicuous. But once, this was the Temple of Millions of Years of the son of light.
Madinat Habu Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Madinat Habu Temple
WOW this temple is impressive and wasn't busy at all. It's less famous than the other temples, don't know why because it's a beautiful temple with the drawings on the columns and the statues standing tall. We almost missed one because we were tired after after the scorching heat at Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, so glad we stuck it out and went. Definitely a highlight on this trip for me.
#habutemple #egypt #luxor #temple #summervacation
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