We left the ship and travelled to West Luxor, crossing the River Nile.

First stop was the Valley of the Kings.

We visited the tomb of Rameses IV.

The next tomb belonged to Tutankhamun.

Rameses III came next.

Then Rameses IX,

and the tomb of Merenptah.

Next we briefly visited one of the many alabaster cottage industries in the area to see souvenirs being made.

Back on the coach we travelled to Hatshepsut’s temple. She was an Egyptian queen.

Our last stop was the Valley of the Queens – which also includes many kings. The tomb of Amonchopeshfu, eldest son of Rameses III is famous for its beautiful wall paintings.

On the drive back to the ship we saw sundried tomatoes being made.

We got back to the ship just in time for lunch and disembarkation. We are heading south, up river.

We sat on deck for a while and we are now waiting for Marco, our Egyptian guide, to talk to us about modern Egypt.

Cocktails with the Captain later!