Valley Of The Queens.
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Two Cobras Flanking A Winged Solar Disk, In Lower Part Of Frieze.
Cobras Protect The Scrolls With The Name Of Ramses III.
The Valley Of The Queens is located on the Western Bank
with the Mountain Of Thebes providing a natural pyramid in the background. It is located on the southern edge
of the Theban necropolis.
It is about 1 1/2 KM SouthWest of The Valley Of The Kings. Ancient Egyptians called it
"Set Neferu" meaning Seat Of Beauty.
Only a few of the eighty tombs are open to the public. During the 18th Dynasty
princes and queens were buried in the valley, while in the 19th Dynasty only queens were buried here.
We Were Not Permitted To Use Flash Photography Inside The Tombs And The Tombs Are Kept Dark To Avoid Damage To The Paintings.
The Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the busiest airport in Egypt and is located to the north-east of the city around 15 km from the business area of the city.
Cairo International is the second busiest airport in Africa with over 65 airlines using the Cairo airport (including charter airlines) and 9 cargo airlines. With the assimilation of EgyptAir into Star Alliance in July 2008 the airport has the potential to be a major hub with its positioning between Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
In 2008, the airport served 14,360,175 passengers and it is one of the top 100 airports in the world.
The airport handles both domestic and international flights, and is open 24 hours a day.
We suggest flying into Cairo and staying in one of their many fine hotels when touring Cairo and the ruins in the surrounding areas.
We have links on this page that will connect you with flights into Cairo and several of the best hotels in Cairo.
A second option is to fly directly to Aswan.
The Aswan International Airport (IATA: ASW, ICAO: HESN), also known as Daraw Airport, is the airport located in Aswan, Egypt. You can arrange flights directly to Aswan, If you wish.
A third option is to fly directly to Luxor.
Luxor International Airport (IATA: LXR, ICAO: HELX) is the main airport serving the city of Luxor, Egypt. It is located about four miles (6km) east of the city.
Many charter airlines use the airport, as it is a popular tourist destination for those visiting the River Nile and the Valley of the Kings.
After getting a flight and a hotel we suggest asking your hotel concierge to arrange either a car or a tour of the Valley Of The Queens, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Aswan, or the Cairo area. If you call their Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you.
We do this when traveling in Egypt. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem, doing it this way!
Therefore, we have placed links to Priceline.com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of the Valley Of The Queens, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Aswan, or the Cairo area; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
By Now
George DeLange
Had Really
Gotten Into
The Egyptian Lifestyle ! We Are
On Our Way
To The Tombs
In The
Valley Of The Queens. 
The Tomb Of Nefertari,
Favorite Wife
Of Ramses II.
(see pictures below). Corner Of The Valley
Of The Queens.
With The Entrance
To The Tomb
Of Amon-her-Khopechef.
In The Center
Of The Picture. 
A Stairway Leads Into A
Square Room That Leads
Into The Hallway
In This Picture.
A Sarcophagis Is
In The Next Room. Two Cobras Flanking
A Winged
Solar Disk, In Lower Part
Of Frieze.
Cobras Protect Scrolls With
Name Of Ramses III. 
Close Up
Of Last Picture.
Prince Amon-her-Khopechef
Was A Son Of Ramses III. Rams Head
God Khnum &
Prince Amon-her-Khopechef.
His Hair In A Plait. 
Tomb Of Kamaust:
Son Of Ramses III
& Younger Brother
Of Amon-her-Khopechef,
Offers Flabellum To Gods. Tomb Of Kamaust: Left, Anubis.
Then Ramses III.
Offering Vases To Thot.
With Head Of An Ibis.
Then Another Picture
Of Ramses
Wearing Short Wig. 
Audrey DeLange
At End Of Hallway. Ramses In
Different Wigs. 
Wonderful Art. Sure Is Lots
To See Down Here! 
Nefertari's Tomb: Nefertari's Tomb: 
Nefertari's Tomb:
First Room
Has Osiris Standing On Left
On Left Pillar,
Left Wall Has
Khepri Siting,
Right Wall
Has Personification
Of Rising
Sun, Goddess Hathor. Nefertari's Tomb:
Nefertari The Favorite
Wife Of Ramses II.
Audrey DeLange
At Long Hallway In
Kamuast's Tomb.
Kamuast's Tomb.
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16-Day Ancient Egypt and Jordan tour from Cairo - $1,995.00Spending time both in Egypt and Jordan this 16 day tour begins in Cairo, explores the sites of the Nile Valley and relaxes by the Red Sea before crossing into Jordan where we drive up the King�s Highway visiting Petra, the Dead Sea and Amman.
Full-day Amazing Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt - $150.00Enjoy your day tour to the famous pyramids in Egypt. Most people thought Egypt has only three pyramids - however Egypt is the land of pyramids.
days exploring northern Israel's highlights including Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee, Haifa, Caesarea, Acre and more. Finish with return flights to Eilat to discover UNESCO-listed Petra.
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| Two Cobras Flanking A Winged Solar Disk, In Lower Part Of Frieze. Cobras Protect The Scrolls With The Name Of Ramses III. |
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The Valley Of The Queens is located on the Western Bank with the Mountain Of Thebes providing a natural pyramid in the background. It is located on the southern edge of the Theban necropolis. It is about 1 1/2 KM SouthWest of The Valley Of The Kings. Ancient Egyptians called it "Set Neferu" meaning Seat Of Beauty. Only a few of the eighty tombs are open to the public. During the 18th Dynasty princes and queens were buried in the valley, while in the 19th Dynasty only queens were buried here. We Were Not Permitted To Use Flash Photography Inside The Tombs And The Tombs Are Kept Dark To Avoid Damage To The Paintings.
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The Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the busiest airport in Egypt and is located to the north-east of the city around 15 km from the business area of the city. Cairo International is the second busiest airport in Africa with over 65 airlines using the Cairo airport (including charter airlines) and 9 cargo airlines. With the assimilation of EgyptAir into Star Alliance in July 2008 the airport has the potential to be a major hub with its positioning between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. In 2008, the airport served 14,360,175 passengers and it is one of the top 100 airports in the world. The airport handles both domestic and international flights, and is open 24 hours a day. We suggest flying into Cairo and staying in one of their many fine hotels when touring Cairo and the ruins in the surrounding areas. We have links on this page that will connect you with flights into Cairo and several of the best hotels in Cairo. A second option is to fly directly to Aswan. The Aswan International Airport (IATA: ASW, ICAO: HESN), also known as Daraw Airport, is the airport located in Aswan, Egypt. You can arrange flights directly to Aswan, If you wish. A third option is to fly directly to Luxor. Luxor International Airport (IATA: LXR, ICAO: HELX) is the main airport serving the city of Luxor, Egypt. It is located about four miles (6km) east of the city. Many charter airlines use the airport, as it is a popular tourist destination for those visiting the River Nile and the Valley of the Kings. After getting a flight and a hotel we suggest asking your hotel concierge to arrange either a car or a tour of the Valley Of The Queens, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Aswan, or the Cairo area. If you call their Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you. We do this when traveling in Egypt. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem, doing it this way! Therefore, we have placed links to Priceline.com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of the Valley Of The Queens, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Aswan, or the Cairo area; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
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| By Now George DeLange Had Really Gotten Into The Egyptian Lifestyle ! | We Are On Our Way To The Tombs In The Valley Of The Queens. |
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| The Tomb Of Nefertari, Favorite Wife Of Ramses II. (see pictures below). | Corner Of The Valley Of The Queens. With The Entrance To The Tomb Of Amon-her-Khopechef. In The Center Of The Picture. |
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| A Stairway Leads Into A Square Room That Leads Into The Hallway In This Picture. A Sarcophagis Is In The Next Room. | Two Cobras Flanking A Winged Solar Disk, In Lower Part Of Frieze. Cobras Protect Scrolls With Name Of Ramses III. |
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| Close Up Of Last Picture. Prince Amon-her-Khopechef Was A Son Of Ramses III. | Rams Head God Khnum & Prince Amon-her-Khopechef. His Hair In A Plait. |
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| Tomb Of Kamaust: Son Of Ramses III & Younger Brother Of Amon-her-Khopechef, Offers Flabellum To Gods. | Tomb Of Kamaust: Left, Anubis. Then Ramses III. Offering Vases To Thot. With Head Of An Ibis. Then Another Picture Of Ramses Wearing Short Wig. |
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| Audrey DeLange At End Of Hallway. | Ramses In Different Wigs. |
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| Wonderful Art. | Sure Is Lots To See Down Here! |
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| Nefertari's Tomb: | Nefertari's Tomb: |
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| Nefertari's Tomb: First Room Has Osiris Standing On Left On Left Pillar, Left Wall Has Khepri Siting, Right Wall Has Personification Of Rising Sun, Goddess Hathor. | Nefertari's Tomb: |
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| Nefertari The Favorite Wife Of Ramses II. |
Audrey DeLange At Long Hallway In Kamuast's Tomb. |
Kamuast's Tomb. |
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We Are Proud Of Our SafeSurf Rating!
Click On Any Of The Following Links By Amazon.Com
For Books & Video About History & Travel In Egypt. No Obligation!
Here Are Some Links To viator.com Which Offers Local Tours & Travel Guides In Egypt and the surrounding areas.
Have Private Tours. Avoid The Crowds! To Learn More! Click The Links Below. No Obligation, Of Course!
16-Day Ancient Egypt and Jordan tour from Cairo - $1,995.00Spending time both in Egypt and Jordan this 16 day tour begins in Cairo, explores the sites of the Nile Valley and relaxes by the Red Sea before crossing into Jordan where we drive up the King�s Highway visiting Petra, the Dead Sea and Amman.
Full-day Amazing Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt - $150.00Enjoy your day tour to the famous pyramids in Egypt. Most people thought Egypt has only three pyramids - however Egypt is the land of pyramids.
days exploring northern Israel's highlights including Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee, Haifa, Caesarea, Acre and more. Finish with return flights to Eilat to discover UNESCO-listed Petra.
Here Are Some Links To viator.com Which Offers Local Tours & Travel Guides In Egypt and the surrounding areas.
Have Private Tours. Avoid The Crowds! To Learn More! Click The Links Below. No Obligation, Of Course!
| 16-Day Ancient Egypt and Jordan tour from Cairo - $1,995.00 Spending time both in Egypt and Jordan this 16 day tour begins in Cairo, explores the sites of the Nile Valley and relaxes by the Red Sea before crossing into Jordan where we drive up the King�s Highway visiting Petra, the Dead Sea and Amman. |
| Full-day Amazing Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt - $150.00 Enjoy your day tour to the famous pyramids in Egypt. Most people thought Egypt has only three pyramids - however Egypt is the land of pyramids. |
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