Google Map To The Valley Of The Queens. Thebes, Egypt

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 Expedia.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 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 small 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 At End Of Hallway	Ramses In Different Wigs
Wonderful Art	Sure Is Lots To See Down Here!
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 The Favorite Wife Of Ramses II	Long Hallway In Kamuast's Tomb