Tour to the West Bank in Luxor
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See the funerary temples and tombs on the Nile's West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the most famous powerful queen of Egypt Queen Hatshepsut
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At first glance, the Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, seems like no more than a sun-blasted gorge of generic red rock, but underneath all of its dust lay the tombs of 63 of the most important pharaohs in the history of Ancient Egypt. Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, Discovered by Howards Carter in an excavation expedition in 1922, one of the most important tombs found in the Valley of the Kings is the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun and all of his treasures. The Valley of the Kings is located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor. It is the most famous site for having unique collections of tombs and breathtaking ancient ruins.
In terms of visual impact from afar, there is no rival to Hatshepsut’s Temples. The unique multi-tiered structure nestled up against the limestone cliffs at the shoulder of the river valley is a truly stunning sight. The uniqueness of its layout mirrors that of the pharaoh responsible for building it. Hatshepsut was the only female pharaoh in the history of Ancient Egypt. She came to power during the New Kingdom after the death of her father, Tuthmose I, and her half-brother and husband, Tuthmose II, who succeeded her father on the throne.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
Abdul Wannan of Memphis Tours was our guide for tours on the east and West Bank in Luxor. He did a great job and we enjoyed the two days we spent with him. He was very knowledgeable of Egyptian history and did a great job of teaching us. Would definitely recommend him for any tour in Egypt.
Thank you, P2563QLstevenk ! We're thrilled to hear that Abdul Wannan made your Egypt tour so enjoyable. We hope to see you again and to use our services again in all our destinations. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Thank you to our guide, Abdalla Hashem for your detailed explanations about the Valley of Kings and surrounding area. And thank you also to our driver, Abdellah mohamed, for bringing us to the various sites and offering us water.
Thank you, ! We're thrilled to hear that Abdalla Hashem and Abdellah mohamed made your Egypt tour so enjoyable. We hope to see you again and to use our services again in all our destinations . Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Going to the West Bank is a must, it can get busy but that’s the same of all the locations. Having a good tour guide is essential to arrange everything making the whole journey seamless. Great communication in the lead up to confirm collection times and location, all tickets bought in advance (except for any extras that you may want, but they support buying these too), comfortable transport and provisions along the way. Lead straight to the best areas with great explanation of the history and interesting facts. I’ve used Memphis tours a number of times now and all have been a great experience.
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We would highly recommend a tour around Luxor and Aswan with Memphis tours. We stayed on the Amwaj cruise ship. Our tour guide was Hany, he was very knowledgeable about the history of Egypt and made sure our trip went smoothly and we were able to visit all the attractions before the crowds. Hany also had a great sense of humour and was always accommodating and recommended the best options for the tour. Overall we had a fantastic time and would recommend Hany as a tour guide for Egypt. Note: Ensure you have enough cash for tipping, if not there are ATMs where you can withdraw money.
Touring the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s Temple is a must when you’re in Luxor. We used Memphis Tours and our guide was LT. LT did a wonderful job showing us the sights and made us feel so comfortable. He knows his history and was able to answer any question that we had. We did three tombs at Valley of the Kings, and added on Rameses 5 and 6’s tomb. Even though it’s an additional cost, it is definitely worth it. These tombs are immaculate, even after thousands of years! For Hatshepsut’s Temple, much of it was destroyed but they have restored enough to still be blown away by the architecture and design. For our tour, LT gave us the option to go to an Egyptian alabaster shop, which we said yes to. It is a beautiful place but you may feel pressured into buying something. We had to do some bartering so if that’s not your thing, just pass on the shop! Overall- Memphis Tours was awesome!
Thank you Memphis Tours for an unforgettable trip to Egypt! We only had a week to see this incredible country and they helped us see as much as possible while ensuring plenty of time to soak it all in, enjoy the delicious food, and get to know the incredible people of Egypt. Thank you, Nabil, for sharing your wealth of knowledge on Luxor! (And for being such a gracious host to our aspiring Egyptologist daughter!) We are truly grateful for our voyage to Luxor. Thank you Huda, Doaa and Mando for helping us experience Cairo and Giza! The trip would not have been nearly as memorable without all of you! (Traveler notes ref. COVID-19 precautions: Memphis Tours did a wonderful job of keeping their cars clean, having hand sanitizer available and wearing masks. Staff are also all vaccinated. We felt very safe throughout our trip with them.)
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We booked a private day tour with Memphis, which is definitely the best agency in Egypt. Our guide Nabil was super knowledgeable and patient with our questions. He provided us with many background stories that really helped put all the information we learned from other stops together. You want some local experts when explore Luxor. They make a huge difference.
Dear Esteemed Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your views and experience with Memphis Tours. We are so pleased to see how happy you are with your trip. Your review is highly appreciated and is very important to us and the community of whom are thinking about travelling soon. Thank you again! Memphis Tours Team
We spent two days touring the Valley of the Kings, the Luxor temple, the Karnak temple, and riding the faluca boats. We were guided by the expert Egyptologist “Nabil”, who was amazingly knowledgeable. We loved the food that Memphis organized for us. It included a delicious farm-to-table meal on the first day and then a great meal in a restaurant in Luxor. Shopping opportunities were provided but we were not pressured at all to buy anything, which was nice. The hotel stay was also fantastic and the breakfast was incredible. We were sad to leave Luxor, as we had so much fun with Nabil and the Memphis tours crew.
Dear Esteemed Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your views and experience with Memphis Tours. We are so pleased to see how happy you are with your trip. Your review is highly appreciated and is very important to us and the community of whom thinking about travelling soon. Thank you again! Memphis Tours Team.
A friend and I went booked a Two day long tour of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Hatsephsut’s temple, Colossi of Memnon etc. We had a fantastic time with our tour guide, Nabil Reda, and wouldn’t have had it any other way. His knowledge, personability, destination choices, and his professionalism are unparalleled. I had a great time and wouldn’t have had it any other way. Thank you, Nabil! Everything was accounted for - airplane tickets, accommodations, meals, etc. Overall, a fantastic experience and a really good thing!
Dear Esteemed Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your views and experience with Memphis Tours. We are so pleased to see how happy you are with your trip. Your review is highly appreciated and is very important to us and the community of whom thinking about travelling soon. Thank you again! Memphis Tours Team.
Did a private day trip to see Luxor with Nabil as our guide. He was very knowledgeable, intelligent and even funny! Our driver was on time, professional and drove safely, even though it was a very long day as we left from Hurghada. The price was very reasonable and they put together the private tour on very short notice. It was awesome as Luxor and the Valley of the Kings (so incredible) was on my bucket list!
Dear Esteemed Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your views and experience with Memphis Tours. We are so pleased to see how happy you are with your trip. Your review is highly appreciated and is very important to us and the community of whom thinking about travelling soon. Thank you again! Memphis Tours Team.
