Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Luxor

  Begin your unforgettable journey with hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned vehicle and cross to Luxor’s legendary West Bank, where Egypt’s most remarkable ancient treasures await.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Valley of the Kings

  Your day starts at the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite ancient Thebes, this magnificent wadi contains two main valleys filled with elaborately decorated tombs. Step inside some of the best-preserved burial chambers, admire colorful hieroglyphic scenes depicting the afterlife, and hear fascinating stories about the rulers who prepared for eternity within these sacred cliffs.

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

  Continue to the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture nestled at the base of towering limestone cliffs. Rising 97 feet high, this temple was inspired by the design of Mentuhotep II’s mortuary temple from the Middle Kingdom. Admire its unique terraces, elegant colonnades, and beautifully preserved reliefs that celebrate the reign of Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  Next, visit the Valley of the Queens, once known as Ta-Set-Neferu — “The Place of Beauty.” This serene valley served as the final resting place for royal wives, princesses, and princes. Explore some of its exquisite tombs, whose walls glow with scenes of gods, goddesses, and the eternal journey of the queenly spirits. Learn how this valley mirrored the majesty of the kings’ resting place nearby.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)

  Your journey continues to Deir el-Medina, the ancient village of the artisans who carved and painted the royal tombs. Walk through the well-preserved ruins of homes, chapels, and tombs belonging to the skilled workers who served the pharaohs during the 18th to 20th dynasties. Their artwork and inscriptions provide a rare glimpse into daily life in ancient Egypt.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Temple of Medinat Habu

  Visit the magnificent Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, one of the best-preserved structures on the West Bank. Admire its towering pylons, vivid reliefs, and inscriptions that recount the king’s military triumphs and religious rituals.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Colossi of Memnon

  End your day at the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded his mortuary temple. Standing nearly 60 feet tall, these ancient sentinels are among the most iconic landmarks of Luxor.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Luxor

  After your tour, relax in comfort as your driver returns you to your hotel or Nile cruise, completing an extraordinary journey through the timeless wonders of ancient Thebes.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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