Luxor, located on the east bank of the Nile
River in Egypt, is a renowned destination that attracts visitors from all over
the world. The West Bank of Luxor is home to some of the most iconic historical
sites in the region. Here are a few popular attractions you can explore during Luxor West Bank tours:
Valley of the Kings: This ancient burial ground
is where many pharaohs of the New Kingdom era were laid to rest, including the
famous Tutankhamun. Visitors can explore several tombs adorned with intricate
carvings and paintings.
Temple of Hatshepsut: Built in honor of Queen
Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's few female pharaohs, this temple is a remarkable
architectural masterpiece. It is carved into the cliffs and offers breathtaking
views of the surrounding landscape.
Colossi of Memnon:
These towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III once guarded the entrance to
his mortuary temple. Although the temple is mostly destroyed, the two colossal
statues remain and are a popular attraction.
Medinet Habu: This well-preserved mortuary
temple is dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses III. It features impressive reliefs and
hieroglyphics that provide insights into ancient Egyptian history and
mythology.
Tombs of the Nobles: Located in the village of
Qurna, these rock-cut tombs belong to ancient Egyptian nobles and high-ranking
officials. The tombs are adorned with colorful frescoes depicting scenes from
daily life and the afterlife.
Deir el-Medina: This ancient village was home
to the artisans and craftsmen who built and decorated the tombs in the Valley of
the Kings. Visitors can explore the well-preserved houses and gain insights
into the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians.
Luxor West Bank tours are typically conducted
by knowledgeable guides who provide historical and cultural information about
each site. Transportation options include organized tours, private guides, or
even self-guided exploration if you prefer to explore at your own pace.
Luxor
West Bank Tour (Valley
of kings- Hatshepsut temple and Memnon colossi) is packed with essential
information for every corner of the this Phenomenal region, Gain a deep insight
into Ancient Egypt on this full-day tour to discover Luxor West bank, The
Phenomenal of pharaonic monuments at Luxor justifies its reputation as the
greatest outdoor museum in the world, Luxor West Bank Tours, Private day tours
are the best way to discover Egypt, Luxor Day Excursions Gives you The Chance
to visit many places such as the west banksin Luxor those places have many
temples and monuments dates back from pharaohs period till the Greek Romans
period.
Itinerary
Luxor
West Bank Tours
World Tour Advice Representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor or
from Luxor train station or airport to drive to Luxor West bank.
it is a morning tour to avoid the afternoon desert heat in West bank, You will
enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your professional Egyptology tour
guide on this special private tour in Luxor West Bank .
Luxor west bank was the area dedicated by Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs to mortuary
buildings, mortuary tombs & temples, while Luxor east bank was dedicated
for life so for the daily life buildings, houses, temples, never ever tombs or
funerary temples on Luxor East bank.You will start your guided tour to the
funerary buildings, tombs & temples of Ancient Thebes, which is Luxor now,
by visiting The Valley Of Kings
Tour
the Valley of The Kings - Luxor West Bank Tour
The Valley of the Kings was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075
BC. The Valley Of Kings contains about 60
tombs, burial place of Egyptian Pharaohs of Thebes ( Ancient Luxor ), you will
have a brief stop at the valley of kings visitors center. Tour guides are not
permitted to go & explain inside the valley of kings tombs, but they tell
you what to look for inside the
elaborately decorated tombs. you will visit 3 tombs, but King Tutankhamun, an
additional cost is payable direct, Tut Ankh Amun ruled Egypt when he was 9
years old, died when he was 18, his tomb in valley of kings in Luxor West Bank
was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact. his
treasures are now in the Egyptian museum in Cairo
Queen
Hatshepsut mortuary temple in Luxor West Bank
After your valley of kings tour, proceed to El Deir El Bahari mortuary temple,
belonging to Queen Hatshepsut, Hatshepsut temple was known as Splendor of
splendors, She was a female pharaoh, she made a femminist revolution against
Ancient Egyptian
traditions which were preventing women of being Pharoahs, she was able to rule
24 years.
Tour
to Memnon Colossi - Luxor West Bank Tours
Proceed tour to Memnon Colossi, Two giant statues standing tall and proud on
Luxor West Bank are all that remain of the ancient complex of Pharaoh Amenhotep,
After an earthquake in Luxor in 30 B.C one of the 2 statues produced a musical
sound under certain weather, Egyptian thought it come from God, Greek thought
it come from their Hero Memnon, when the Roman emperor ordered to repair it,
Since then the sound has never been heard again
Cross the River Nile by motor boat leaving Luxor West Bank, sailing to the East
bank for lunch meal. free time for shopping,transfer to your hotel or train
station or airport in Luxor.
Included
Luxor
West Bank Tour Includes:
- Pick up & drop off services from hotels, train station, Nile cruises or
Airport in Luxor
- Guided tour to Luxor west bank include: valley of kings, Hatshepsut Temple
- All the day tour transfers by modern A/C van
& Memnon Colossi
- Lunch meal at quality restaurant in Luxor
- Free time for shopping
- Private professional tour guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in Luxor West bank tour itinerary
- Mineral water during Luxor tour
- All the day trip services charges and taxes included
Excluded
Luxor West Bank Tour Exclude:
- Any extra not mentioned above
- Beverages not specified
- Optional tours
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