Egypt · Archaeology

6-Hour Luxor West Bank Tour with Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut

6 Hours Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings and its ancient royal tombs
02 Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Dir El Bahari
03 See the only Pharaonic woman to reign in ancient Egypt commemorated in her temple
04 Stand before the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple

Embark on a 6-hour tour to Luxor's West Bank and explore the Valley of the Kings, where many rulers of ancient Egypt were buried, including Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Dir El Bahari, built for the only Pharaonic woman to reign in ancient Egypt. You will also see the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Embark on a 6-hour tour to Luxor's West Bank and explore the Valley of the Kings, where many rulers of ancient Egypt were buried, including Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

West Bank Tour to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

At 7:00 am, get picked up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor by your expert tour guide.
Then transfer by private A/C vehicle to the West Bank, where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, known for the grandeur of its burial architecture. Many kings are buried in this valley. The best-known tombs include those of King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah, and Amonhotep II.
Follow this with a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known as El Dir El Bahari. It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th dynasty, approximately 1490-1469 B.C. She was the only Pharaonic woman to reign in ancient Egypt.
Then continue your day tour to the Colossi of Memnon, which are the remains of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple.
Around 12:00 in the afternoon, transfer back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor.