Explore Luxor’s West Bank with an Egyptologist. Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and more. Book your full-day adventure now.
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Luxor - Your Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel/Nile Cruise, initiating an extraordinary day in Luxor’s West Bank. A comfortable 40-minute drive in a private air-conditioned car offers scenic views of Luxor’s lush farms and countryside.
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Valley of the Kings - Arriving at the Valley of the Kings, delve into the realm where New Kingdom pharaohs hid treasures and protected mummies within mountain-carved tombs. While no guiding is allowed inside the tombs, your guide will reveal the secrets of the paintings and colors, showcasing the impressive craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian workers. Explore the best three selected open tombs.
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Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Next, journey to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, marveling at its unique design. Discover Queen Hatshepsut’s intriguing story as the guide narrates how she ruled as a sole Pharaoh. Spend 1 hour 30 minutes absorbing the temple’s history and architecture.
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Tombs of the Nobles - Continue to the tombs of the Nobles of the New Kingdom, witnessing relief carvings depicting daily life scenes. Gain insight into the careers of these officials at the court of Pharaohs during the 1-hour visit.
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Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) - Proceed to Deir El Madina, the Valley of the Workers, admiring the colorful family tombs with vivid paintings. Explore the artisans’ village where workers who crafted tombs in the Valley of the Kings resided, for 1 hour.
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Valley of the Queens - Then, venture to the Valley of the Queens, renowned for its lavishly decorated tombs of the wives and children of Egyptian kings. Marvel at Queen Nefertari’s impressive resting place and explore more than 90 stylish tombs during a 1-hour visit.
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Temple of Medinat Habu - Madinat Habu awaits at the southern end of the Theban Necropolis, where the first labor strike occurred against King Ramesses III. Spend 1 hour 30 minutes marveling at the memorial temple’s well-preserved architecture and intricate wall carvings.
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Colossi of Memnon - Pause for a quick photo stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon, towering statues once adorning the entrance of King Amenhotep III’s funeral temple.
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Luxor - Conclude the tour with a 40-minute transfer back to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise, reflecting on the day’s remarkable encounters with Egypt’s ancient wonders.
- Private tour
- Professional Guide
- All service charges & taxes
- Experienced Drivers
- Pick up services from your hotel and return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of Mineral Water
- Tipping
Full-day tour of the Theban Necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank, expertly led by a qualified Egyptologist. Discover the renowned highlights of this historic area, including the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were entombed in grandiose splendor. Explore the majestic Queen Hatshepsut Temple, a testament to one of Egypt’s most powerful female rulers. Stand in awe before the towering Colossi of Memnon, ancient sentinels of the past. But the journey doesn’t end there. Venture further into the mysteries of the Theban Necropolis as you visit the captivating Temple of Medinet Habu, the intriguing Nobles’ Tombs, and the artisans’ village in the Valley of the Artisans. Finally, marvel at the beauty of the Valley of the Queens, where royal consorts were laid to rest in serene surroundings. This exclusive tour includes convenient pickup and drop-off from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship in an air-conditioned vehicle.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
