Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatshepsut Temple’s

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Valley of the Kings

  Located in Luxor, Egypt, the Valley of the Kings Temple is an architectural marvel that has stood for thousands of years. This temple was built during the reign of Amenhotep III in the eighteenth dynasty of the New Kingdom, and was used as a place of worship for the gods of ancient Egypt. The temple consists of an intricate network of courtyards, statues, and columns, as well as a variety of artifacts, including a seated granite statue of Amenhotep III and a sphinx. It is also home to many tombs of the pharaohs and their families, including Queen Tiye, wife of Amenhotep III and mother of Akhenaten. The temple is an amazing place to visit, with its grand pillars, statues and majestic ancient architecture. The Valley of the Kings Temple is also a great place to learn about the history of ancient Egypt, and to explore some of the artifacts from the time period. It is a must-visit destination for the tourists visiting the region.

  3 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

  The Temple of Hatshepsut is an ancient Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor. Built in the 15th century BC, it is one of the most impressive monuments from the New Kingdom period in Egypt's history. The temple was dedicated to the sun god Amun and was built by Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female pharaoh. The temple contains a pillared hall, a hypostyle hall, a chapel dedicated to Hathor, and a sanctuary at the rear of the complex. The temple is notable for its grand size and intricate detailing, with statues and carvings of deities throughout the complex. The Temple of Hatshepsut is an important archaeological site and popular tourist attraction, providing insight into ancient Egyptian culture and religion.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Valle Delle Regine

  The Valley of the Queens, located near Luxor, Egypt, is a burial site for the wives and children of pharaohs. It features beautifully decorated tombs, showcasing intricate hieroglyphs and stunning artwork from ancient Egypt.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Colossi of Memnon

  The Colossal Colossi of Memnon are two colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III dating back to 1350 BC. It is located on the west bank of Luxor, Egypt, and was originally intended to guard the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Each statue is 60 feet high and is made of sandstone from quarries near Cairo. The Colossus of Memnon is famous for the hero Memnon, King of Ethiopia, who fought in the Trojan War. After the temple was destroyed by an earthquake in 27 BC, the statues still stand, and it is now a popular tourist attraction.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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