Top Things to do in Nile River Valley
Top Hotels in Nile River Valley
- 1. Kato Dool Nubian House
- 2. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
- 3. Movenpick Resort Aswan
- 4. Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel
- 5. Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
- 6. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
- 7. Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
- 8. Nefertiti Hotel
- 9. Steigenberger Resort Achti
- 10. Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa - Kings Island, Luxor
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Nile River Valley, Nile River Valley
The mighty Nile has been providing Egypt with water for millennia. Deserving of its reputation as the world's largest open-air museum, the Nile River Valley contains thousands of monuments at sites such as Luxor and Aswan. Don't miss the city of temples ar Karnak, the dozens of tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the massive rock temples of Abu Simbel or vast and powerful Luxor Temple. Visitors can float by these astounding sites on a felucca boat or cruise ship or catch a train from Cairo.
Restaurants in Nile River Valley
1. Famine Stela
2. Tomb of Queen Nefertari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By Busy_chap - Sydney, Australia
Simply the most beautiful place I have ever been. This tomb has been wonderfully conserved, so the wall paintings are bright and vivid. Its absolutely worth the price of the special ticket to see this wonderful tomb, and the extra trip around to the Valley of the Queens. Photography is strictly forbidden, although one guardian did try to solicit a tip for a sly photo, but it was really worth just focussing on the experience of this wonderful space. A must for any visit to Egypt.
3. Temple of Amada
4. Tomb of Ramases IX
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States
Ramses IX ruled Egypt between 1129-1111 BC. His popular tomb is one of the first in the Valley of the Kings. It has a wide entrance and long sloping corridor. Ramses IX tomb is known for its ornate and vividly colored decorations with scenes from the Book of Caverns, Book of the Dead, and Book of the Earth; the Book of the Heavens is represented on the ceiling. Also unusual is the large two-tiered pit in the burial chamber..
5. Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak
6. Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States
Would highly recommend this site! Parked in the parking lot but in order to board the included shuttle, you will need to walk through the "Valley of the Vendors." They are relentless in pursuing you, if you show an interest in their goods. There is no charge to take photos with your cell phone or regular cameras. Absolutely, there is no shade. Great to get a photo shot with the temple in the background before you investigate the interior. It is helpful to have a guide to explain things to you. Would recommend about 1.5 to 2 hours here. If you do or don't have a guide, it is helpful to read up on the temple before you arrive. It is an immense temple that rises amid the limestone cliffs, built about 1473-1485 BC.
7. Tomb of the Visier Ramose,
8. Temple of Wadi El-Sebua
9. Tomb of Seti I
10. Bent Pyramid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By iTravel_experiences
Bent Pyramid, built around 2600 B.C. by Pharaoh Sneferu (Khufu's father) is the “Whoops! We messed up” pyramid as the bottom (still has some smooth limestone casing) is at a steep 54° angle before they realized it was structurally unstable, so the top part was adjusted to a shallower 43°. There was no other tourists out here in the isolated desert as we climbed up to the raised entrance, politely tried to feign ignorance as the “guard” greets us (and I am sure wanted to be tipped/bribed) and then clamber down a narrow 260 feet tunnel to reach deep inside this hopefully stable structure. It was pretty cool to see and to learn about.
