Beach Holiday Destinations-Valley of the Kings, Luxor - 89ER75PZAD5N

Valley of the Kings, Luxor

This is one of the most important sites in Luxor and should definitely be included in your holiday travel to Egypt. A great way to arrive in Luxor is by taking a Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

The Valley of the Kings is located on the west bank of the Nile and is at a 15-minute distance from the dock. 62 spectacular burial chambers for pharaohs are located here. The location was chosen as it was remote and could be guarded from looters and plunderers. Sentries and guards lined the entry to the burial sites. The burial chambers are on the west, where the sun sets, as the ancient Egyptians associated the setting sun with the afterlife.

It is best to start your tour of the Valley of the Kings early in the morning as your visit involves a lot of walking and the sun gets quite hot, even in winter. Carry plenty of water and a hat. Expect crowds, especially in winter, because this is a major historical site and the sun is scorching in summer. The tombs were built between 1550-1069 BC. Beginning with the first king, Tuthmoses I, each subsequent king added, modified and fortified the chambers. Some of the tombs are small and are nothing more than shallow pits while others are large with as many as 121 chambers and 10 corridors! Like the Pyramids in Cairo, the tombs had mummies of the kings, treasures and funerary objects. Most of the tombs were plundered centuries ago. Some of the tombs even have Roman and Latin graffiti, attesting to the Greco-Roman presence in Luxor. The majority of the tombs are located on the eastern side but the important ones of Amenhotep III and Ay are on the west.

Some tombs are closed in a rotation policy to limit damage to the chambers due to the heavy influx of tourists. So it’s possible that you may not be able to see the tomb that you wanted to see on your trip. Your ticket allows you entry to only three tombs so decide beforehand what you want to see and then plan your tour accordingly. A small train can take you from the entrance up to the tombs and, if you want to avoid a steep uphill climb, this option is recommended. Study the map of the valley which has the numbers of the tombs marked on them.

Holidays To Copacabana Beach - Brazil

Brazil is the biggest country in South America, This is an interesting place for tourism to spent their holiday times. Brazil is a seductive country with dazzling beaches, tropical islands and picturesque colonial towns. When someone hears the word Brazil, one thinks of the great Amazon forest, fantastic beaches, great soccer players, Carnival time - and that's all.


There is an unquestionable charm and passion to Brazil and its people that sweeps along visitors like the inimitable charm of the samba rhythms. The most visited places in Brazil includes Fernando de Noronha Island, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo (the two bustling megacities of the south-east), the more relaxed city of Salvador in the northeast, or the old colonial towns of Ouro Preto and Olinda. Those tourism who looking for natural beauty, They can try to visit "Iguacu Falls".


Well, now we will focus to Rio de Janeiro. Holidays to Brazil don't forget to visit Copacabana in the Rio de Janeiro - Brazil. Copacabana is a place for adventure, It's located in the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, famous for its 4 km beach which is one of the most famous of the world.


Copacabana beach is a unique property, consisting of two separate levels, each air conditioned with uninterrupted, magical and breathtaking views of beaches (also MacMaster's) and ocean as far as the eye can see. There are also fine examples of Art Deco architecture in the area, such as the Copacabana Palace Hotel which was built in 1923.


Copacabana beach located in front of the black and white wavy mosaics on Avenida Atlântica which were designed by Burle Max, the area is busy both day and night and lined with shops, bars, restaurants and luxury hotels. Copacabana begins at Princesa Isabel Avenue and ends at Posto Seis (lifeguard watchtower Six). Beyond Copacabana, there is the small Arpoador beach, followed by the famous borough of Ipanema.


Copacabana beach resort has excellent transportation connections to other beaches lying around Rio with abundance of taxies, buss stops and vans passing the main Copacabana beach street of Avenida Atlantica. Copacabana beach resort is considered a Manhattan with bikinis and a center of activity both night and day.