Luxor West Bank Group Tour: Valley of the Kings–Hatshepsut Temple–Memnon Colossi
Description
Visit the old necropolis in the Theban Mountains on the West Bank of Luxor. A professional English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a group tour with airconditioned transportation to the spectacular Valley of the Kings where you will descend into 3 Royal Tombs. Next is a visit to the rock-cut mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir El Bahari where you are pointed out the most beautiful murals and have time to wander around yourself. Before you will be brought back to your hotel, we make a stop for some unique pictures at the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, two immense statues guarding the ongoing excavation of the palace of Amenhotep III.
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We visit the rock hewn mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. After the death of her husband, Thutmose II, Hatshepsut took the reign as either co-regent with or self-proclaimed Pharaoh instead of Thutmose III. Either way, she was a skillful warrior and strong ruler re-establishing trade routes with foreign countries. Prove of her successes and accomplishments are written on the walls of her memorial Temple at Deir El-Bahari.
You will visit the old necropolis of ancient Thebes on the West Bank of Luxor. We will take you to the spectacular Valley of the Kings, where up to now, 63 tombs have been found varying from a one chamber crypt (KV54) to a tomb with 120 chambers (KV5). You will be able to visit 3 tombs with the entrance ticket. The tombs of Tutankhamen and Seti I require separate tickets (not included).
To conclude the trip, we stop at the base of the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, two immense statues guarding the ongoing excavation of the palace of Amenophis III. The statues are actually likenesses of Pharaoh Amenophis III. Memnon was a hero of the Trojan wars, said to be the son of Eos, Goddess of Dawn. Because of an earthquake in 27BC, one of the statues was damaged and due to forces of nature, was said to "whistle" or "sing" at dawn.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
Was an excellent experience with this agency. Went above and beyond for my family and I. The pricing was very competitive and matched or bettered any other rates you get. The guide was excellent. Very highly knowledgeable on ancient Egypt and his English was exceptionally high. Thank you
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your excellent experience with our agency. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that we went above and beyond for you and your family —it's feedback like this that inspires us to keep delivering top-notch service. A special thanks for your kind words about our guide; we're proud to have such knowledgeable experts on ancient Egypt with exceptional English skills on our team. We'll be sure to pass along your appreciation to ensure they know the impact they've made. We hope to welcome you and your family back for more memorable adventures in the future.
Nice guided tour by car from the hotel to the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queen and two statues. We had a guide (Ahmed) who was with us all the way and told a lot and answered questions. We were inside three tomb chambers and Ahmed was very knowledgeable and welcoming. He was also with us out to have lunch at the West Bank after finishing the tour and showed us a cosy local restaurant. As with several other such tours, we were also driven by a place where you are expected to buy souvenirs.
Dear 57elisa, Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with our guided car tour from the hotel to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and the Colossi of Memnon (the two statues). We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the journey, especially with our guide Ahmed accompanying you throughout, sharing insightful information, answering all your questions, and even joining you for a delightful lunch at a cozy local restaurant on the West Bank after exploring three tomb chambers. It's wonderful to know Ahmed's knowledge and accommodating nature made your day memorable! We appreciate your feedback on the souvenir stop, which is indeed a common feature in many local tours to support artisans and provide an opportunity for unique mementos—though it's always optional, and we're sorry if it felt obligatory. We'll take this into account to ensure future experiences feel even more tailored. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon.
Didn’t include all the places agreed upon, driver charged extra for more places even though tour was already very expensive. The ‘alabaster factory’ with only Chinese imports was free but the stuff sold there very expensive, it was too clear driver would get a commission. Wanted to take me to another factory but didn’t want that, afterwards everything had to go very fast and the tour was over after only 6 hours instead of the promised 8 hours, wouldn’t do it again with this company, wouldn’t recommend it to anyone
Dear Valued guest, Thank you very much for your review, however it was astonished to know that such negative things happened from one of our drivers. We promise to investigate about it and a corrective action will be taken to rectify such mistakes. Please accept our deep apology and we will work to avoid such negative things to happen again. Thank you very much and wish you all the best
Ahmed arranged a fantastic 3 days for us. We arrived at the hotel and he was very welcoming and helpful and listened to our wish list and came through very quickly.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your review, we appreciate it very much and thank you for experiencing our services. We are happy to hear that Mr. Ahmad did his utmost as usual to meet with your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back and be able to serve you again. Thanks and best regards EgBride Travel Management
Had a great experience with Mahmoud (Osni). I was with my elderly mother and he helped explain everything in detail and helped her through our first tour to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. I went ahead and booked with him for the full day West Bank tour, the Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple tours, the Aswan City tour, and the Abu Simbel Temples tour. That's 5 tours/5 days. That's how great he was. He helped us through more than half our trip. We had a great experience.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear about your great experience with Mahmoud (Osni) during your tours in Luxor. It’s fantastic to know that he provided detailed explanations and assistance, especially for your elderly mother during your visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. We’re delighted that you felt confident enough to book multiple tours with him for your trip. Your feedback highlights the exceptional service we strive to provide, and we’re glad Mahmoud helped make your experience memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future! Best regards, Management Team EgBride Travel
Great people with great tours, we enjoyed much! Many thanks for tour guide Ramez for the kindly guidness and everything.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for leaving such a positive review about your experience with EgBride Travel! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tours and found our team to be great. Your kind words about our tour guide Ramez are especially appreciated. His friendly demeanor and passion for Luxor ensure that guests have a truly enjoyable and informative experience. We're glad he was able to provide you with excellent guidance throughout your tours. We strive to offer exceptional tours led by knowledgeable and passionate guides, and your feedback confirms we're achieving that goal. We're happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you again for choosing EgBride Travel. We wish you the best in your future travels, and we hope to see you again in Luxor someday! Sincerely, EgBride Travel Management Team
Luxor is the most important open air museum in the world, 5000 year of ancient history. The guide, Mr Khaled, from Eg Bride is very knowledgeable and friendly.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your appreciation for the magnificent city of Luxor and acknowledging its rich history spanning over 5,000 years. We couldn't agree more that Luxor is indeed one of the most important open-air museums in the world, offering a remarkable glimpse into ancient civilizations. We are delighted to hear that you had the pleasure of being guided by Mr. Khaled from EgBride. It's fantastic to know that he not only possessed extensive knowledge but also showcased a friendly demeanor throughout your tour. At EgBride, we take pride in our team of knowledgeable and personable guides who strive to provide unforgettable experiences for our guests. Thank you for recognizing Mr. Khaled's efforts. We will make sure to share your kind words with him and commend him for his dedication to delivering exceptional service. Once again, we appreciate your positive feedback and thank you for choosing EgBride. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for more memorable explorations of Luxor's ancient wonders.
The driver was experience enough to guide us well.. ans take us to the places. Mr. Ayman was considerate to give us the exclusive customized tour according to our time availability.. Thank you for the experience..
Dear Valued Guest, We sincerely appreciate you choosing our services for your West Bank day tour, hot air ballooning, and transfer to Hurghada. We're delighted to hear that you found our gentleman guide to be accommodating and helpful throughout your experiences. At EgBride, we strive to provide our customers with comfortable transportation options and competitive pricing. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your kind words. Thank you once again, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you in the future. Best Regards, EgBride Travel Team
Excellent experience! We had a wonderful tour to the West Bank of Luxor's Nile River to visit tombs and temples. The guide was excellent but a HUGE plus was the service provided by Amina and Kamal, lovely and professional people that helped us a lot on planing our tour. We will never forget you!
Dear Guest, Firstly let us thank you for a beautiful recommendation of our services and the Blue Heaven Travel Team. It was an absolute pleasure to help you plan a trip to the West Bank and introduce you to the Royal Tombs and Mortuary Temples. We are delighted to know that we exceeded your expectations and that the Blue Heaven Travel Team contributed to a great vacation. We thank you for sharing your experience and wonderful picture; we are ready to arrange your next adventure. With thanks, Blue Heaven Travel Team
Mr Kemal from Blue Heaven Travel took exceptional care of us. He arranged for currency exchange and a private car to take us to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the legendary tombs. He also arranged for a hot-air balloon above the West Bank to see the magic of Luxor and the River Nile at dawn as well a trip along the River Nile itself to Banana Island. The Egyptians are such wonderful people that they make you feel at home. I can't wait to come back. Thank you Mr Kemal and Blue Heaven!
Dear Guest, Firstly let us thank you for trusting the Blue Heaven Travel Team to arrange your Luxor vacation. We are delighted to know that Mr Kamal contributed to a memorable holiday and you enjoyed the temples and tombs, balloon ride and Felucca trip on the Nile. We thank you for sharing your experience and we are looking forward to arrange your next adventure. With thanks, Blue Heaven Travel Team
