Description
Day Tour: Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut Temple – Colossi of Memnon
- Your private guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor and drive you across the Nile to the west bank.
- Start with the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground where treasures of ancient pharaohs were hidden. You’ll see the incredible tombs, including those with vividly preserved hieroglyphs.
- Next, head to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Learn about the reign of the queen who ruled Egypt as a pharaoh.
- The tour ends with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that once stood at the entrance of Amenhotep III’s temple complex.
- Finally, return comfortably to your Luxor hotel or cruise.
Spend a half-day exploring some of Luxor’s most iconic monuments on the west bank of the Nile. Begin with the legendary Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest in richly decorated tombs. Step back thousands of years as you walk through painted corridors and chambers. Continue your adventure to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female ruler. Conclude the tour with a stop at the imposing Colossi of Memnon, the twin statues that have guarded the Theban necropolis for centuries.
Duration: Around 5 Hours
Availability: Daily (Private Tour)
Prices (Per Person in USD)
- 1 Person: $80
- 2 Persons: $125
