Luxor Day Trip to West Bank: Visit Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon & Hatshepsut Temple

Luxor - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Luxor by a tour guide to commence the tour.

Valley of the Kings - The Valley of the Kings (Egyptian Arabic: وادى الملوك Wādī el-Mulūk; Coptic: ϫⲏⲙⲉ[1] Džēme [ˈʃɪ.mæ]), also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings (وادى ابواب الملوك Wādī Ebwāb el-Mulūk),[2] is a significant area in Egypt where, over nearly 500 years from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasty, rock-cut tombs were created for pharaohs and influential nobles during the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon (Arabic: el-Colossat or es-Salamat) are two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, positioned at the entrance of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis. These statues have stood since 1350 BC and were renowned among ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as early modern travelers and Egyptologists.[1][2] The statues feature 107 Roman-era inscriptions in Greek and Latin, dated between AD 20 and 250; many inscriptions on the northern statue reference the Greek mythological king Memnon, whom the statue was mistakenly believed to represent.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut (Egyptian: Ḏsr-ḏsrw meaning “Holy of Holies”) is a mortuary temple constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt.[b] Situated opposite the city of Luxor, it is regarded as a masterpiece of ancient architecture.[c] Its three grand terraces ascend from the desert floor into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Her tomb, KV20, is located within the same massif topped by El Qurn, a pyramid for her mortuary complex. At the desert’s edge, 1 km (0.62 mi) east, connected to the complex by a causeway, lies the accompanying valley temple. Across the Nile River, the entire structure aligns with the monumental Eighth Pylon.

Luxor - After the tour concludes, guests will be transferred back to their hotel.

Luxor Excursions: Visit Habu Temple, Valley of the Workers & Queens

Luxor - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Luxor by a tour guide to begin the tour.

Temple of Medinat Habu - Medinet Habu (Arabic: مدينة هابو; Ancient Egyptian: ḏꜣmwt; Sahidic Coptic: (ⲧ)ϫⲏⲙⲉ, ϫⲏⲙⲏ, ϫⲉⲙⲉ, ϫⲉⲙⲏ, ϫⲏⲙⲓ; Bohairic Coptic: ϭⲏⲙⲓ)[1] is an archaeological site located near the base of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite the modern city of Luxor, Egypt. Although other structures are present in the area and significant discoveries have been made at these sites, the location is now almost synonymous with the largest and best-preserved site, the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III.

Temple of Deir el-Medina - Deir el-Medina (Egyptian Arabic: دير المدينة), or Dayr al-Madīnah, is an ancient Egyptian workmen’s village that housed the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th Dynasties of the New Kingdom of Egypt (ca. 1550–1080 BCE)[1] The settlement’s ancient name was Set maat (“Place of Truth”), and the workmen who lived there were known as “Servants in the Place of Truth”.[2] During the Christian era, the temple of Hathor was converted into a Monastery of Saint Isidorus the Martyr (Coptic: ⲡⲧⲟⲡⲟⲥ ⲙ̄ⲫⲁⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲁⲡⲁ ⲓⲥⲓⲇⲱⲣⲟⲥ ⲡⲙⲁⲣⲧⲉⲣⲟⲥ)[3] from which the Egyptian Arabic name Deir el-Medina (“Monastery of the City”) is derived.

Valley of the Queens - The Valley of the Queens includes the main wadi, which contains most of the tombs, along with the Valley of Prince Ahmose, the Valley of the Rope, the Valley of the Three Pits, and the Valley of the Dolmen. The main wadi contains 91 tombs, and the subsidiary valleys add another 19 tombs. The burials in the subsidiary valleys all date back to the 18th Dynasty.

Luxor - After the tour concludes, guests will be transferred back to their hotel.

• Private Tour
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottle of water

• Tipping
• Tour guide (Optional)
• Entry Fees (Optional)
• Lunch (Optional)

Uncover the splendor of Luxor’s West Bank on our 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover. Delve into the royal tombs at the Valley of Kings, witness the grandeur of Memnon Colossi, and wander through the stunning temples of Hatshepsut and Habu. Experience the legacy of the Valley of the Workers and Queens as you soak in the rich culture and heritage of ancient Egypt. Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Luxor with this unforgettable excursion.

• Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.