Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

Highlights:

• Royal Tombs: Explore the decorated necropolis of Thebes at the Valley of the Kings, burial site of the New Kingdom pharaohs.

• Queen’s Temple: Visit the architectural marvel of the Temple of Hatshepsut, built for Egypt’s powerful female ruler.

• Colossal Statues: Take a photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, marking the site of Amenhotep III’s funerary temple.

• Private Guidance: Discover the sites in the company of a private Egyptologist guide.

• Optional: Option to visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun (additional cost) or an Alabaster Factory.

Itinerary:

My Egypt Travel provides this comprehensive, private sightseeing tour to the most famous sites on Luxor’s West Bank. You’ll step back into Egypt’s ancient history at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on this private morning tour from Luxor.

Crossing the Nile River to the West Bank, you’ll visit the necropolis of the ancient city of Thebes. Arriving at the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of the kings of Thebes (ancient Luxor), you will have a brief stop at the visitor’s center. Guides are not permitted inside the tombs, but your guide will tell you what to look for inside the elaborately decorated rooms. If you wish to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun, an additional cost is payable direct.

Leaving the hot sands of the Valley of the Kings, you will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most striking monuments in Egypt. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the temple and the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. There is free time to explore at your leisure as you wander the large courtyards and admire the intricate hieroglyphic decorations.

Returning to Luxor, there will be time for a brief photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, which marks the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. These two giant statues standing tall and proud on the West Bank are all that remain of the ancient complex. In addition, you will have the chance to visit an alabaster factory and purchase genuine items if you wish. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you’d like to spend at each site.

Included:

• Meet & greet at airports and all assistance during stay
• All transfers by A/C vehicle
• All entrance fees per itinerary
• Egyptologist tour guide
• lunch during tours
• All taxes and service charges

Excluded:

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Optional tours or activities
• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Entrance fees to the tombs of Seti I and Tutankhamun (additional cost)
• Tipping