West Bank of Luxor Day Tour

Discover the famous Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of the New Kingdom pharaohs (18th–20th dynasties). Here you will explore three of the most impressive tombs carved deep into the desert mountains. Each tomb is beautifully decorated with colorful wall paintings and hieroglyphics illustrating religious texts like the Book of the Dead and scenes from the pharaoh’s journey to the afterlife. Among the notable rulers buried here are Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I. Your guide will explain the symbolism of the artwork and the significance of the valley as a sacred place chosen for eternal rest.

Next, visit the spectacular Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, one of Egypt’s most remarkable architectural masterpieces. Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most powerful female pharaohs, built this temple to honor herself and the god Amun. The temple features three terraces connected by long ramps blending harmoniously with the cliffs behind it. On its walls, you can admire vivid reliefs narrating Hatshepsut’s divine birth and her famous expedition to the Land of Punt, which brought exotic goods like incense, gold, and rare trees to Egypt. The temple is a symbol of her ambition, power, and architectural vision.

Conclude your West Bank tour with a stop at the imposing Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, each standing about 18 meters high. Originally guarding the entrance to his grand mortuary temple (once larger than Karnak, but now mostly destroyed), the statues remain as silent witnesses of ancient glory. In Roman times, one of the statues was believed to "sing" at dawn due to cracks in the stone caused by an earthquake. This mysterious sound led the Greeks to associate the statue with Memnon, the hero of the Trojan War, giving the site its famous name.

After a fascinating day exploring West Bank of Luxor most iconic temples and learning about the religious, cultural, and architectural history of ancient Egypt, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch