A guided half-day tour to Luxor’s West Bank featuring the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Includes transfers, guide, and entrance fees. From €45.
Overview
Cross the Nile to Luxor’s legendary West Bank, where the afterlife of ancient Egypt took shape among cliffs, temples, and royal tombs. This focused half-day tour reveals the most important monuments of Thebes’ necropolis, guided by an expert Egyptologist who brings the stories of pharaohs, queens, and gods vividly to life. Ideal for travelers short on time who want depth, clarity, and comfort.
Trip Highlights
- Valley of the Kings Explore the famed burial ground of Egypt’s rulers, including exquisitely decorated tombs carved deep into the desert hills. Optional entry to the tomb of Tutankhamun is available on site.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Visit the striking mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari, a masterpiece of symmetry and cliffside architecture built for Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
- Colossi of Memnon Stop for photos beside the monumental twin statues that have guarded the Theban plain since around 1350 BC.
