Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon
Description
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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Itinerary
Terre Des Pharaons representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the West bank of Luxor. Start your day visiting Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. Later on, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor.
The Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as Deir el-Bahari, is an ancient Egyptian funerary temple located on the west bank of the Nile River near the city of Luxor. It was built for Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs in ancient Egypt, who ruled during the 15th century BCE (approximately 1479-1458 BCE). The Temple of Hatshepsut is considered one of the most remarkable architectural achievements of ancient Egypt. It was designed by Senenmut.
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues located on the west bank of the Nile River near the city of Luxor in Egypt. They are all that remains of a larger mortuary temple complex built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III during the 14th century BCE (approximately 1350-1334 BCE). The statues depict Amenhotep III seated on his throne, and each statue stands about 18 meters (60 feet) tall, weighing approximately 700 tons. They were carved out of single blocks of quartzite sandstone and originally placed at the entrance of the pharaoh's temple. The statues were created to guard the temple and to represent the pharaoh's divine power and authority.
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We picking up all travelers in Luxor city
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(400)
Our guide was Ahmed Abdultief and the driver was Abdo. They were on time, the tour was well organized and ran smoothly with lots of information about the sites that we visited. I will recommend this tour.
🌍✨ Thank You for Choosing Egypt Lovely Tours! ✨🌍 Dear Traveler, From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for allowing us to be part of your Egyptian adventure 💖🇪🇬. Knowing that your time with us was both memorable and meaningful brings us immense joy — your happiness is truly our greatest reward 😍📸. At Egypt Lovely Tours, we believe every journey should go beyond sightseeing. 💫 It’s about creating genuine connections with Egypt’s timeless history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture 🕌🌅🎶. Your kind words are more than just feedback — they are an inspiration 💭🌟. They motivate our team to continue growing, improving, and sharing the magic of Egypt with love, care, and passion 🫶✨. 🙏 Thank you for your trust, your smile, and your adventurous spirit. We look forward to welcoming you again soon — because with us, you’re not only a guest… you’re part of the Egypt Lovely Tours family 💛✈️. With warm regards and gratitude, 💫 Your Egypt Lovely Tours Family 💖🌍
Beautiful morning with our guide Abdelwahab and our driver Mo. Our guide was very professional and attentive. Passionate about Egyptology, he loves to share his knowledge. He adapted well to our level of English, never hesitating to repeat or explain. Our driver had exemplary driving skills. Thank you again to both of you.
🌍✨ Thank You for Choosing Egypt Lovely Tours! ✨🌍 Dear Traveler, From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for allowing us to be part of your Egyptian adventure 💖🇪🇬. Knowing that your time with us was both memorable and meaningful brings us immense joy — your happiness is truly our greatest reward 😍📸. At Egypt Lovely Tours, we believe every journey should go beyond sightseeing. 💫 It’s about creating genuine connections with Egypt’s timeless history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture 🕌🌅🎶. Your kind words are more than just feedback — they are an inspiration 💭🌟. They motivate our team to continue growing, improving, and sharing the magic of Egypt with love, care, and passion 🫶✨. 🙏 Thank you for your trust, your smile, and your adventurous spirit. We look forward to welcoming you again soon — because with us, you’re not only a guest… you’re part of the Egypt Lovely Tours family 💛✈️. With warm regards and gratitude, 💫 Your Egypt Lovely Tours Family 💖🌍
Abdel is a really nice person and a very well studied guide. We learned a lot with him and the tour was very pleasent.
🌍✨ Thank You for Choosing Egypt Lovely Tours! ✨🌍 Dear Traveler, From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for allowing us to be part of your Egyptian adventure 💖🇪🇬. Knowing that your time with us was both memorable and meaningful brings us immense joy — your happiness is truly our greatest reward 😍📸. At Egypt Lovely Tours, we believe every journey should go beyond sightseeing. 💫 It’s about creating genuine connections with Egypt’s timeless history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture 🕌🌅🎶. Your kind words are more than just feedback — they are an inspiration 💭🌟. They motivate our team to continue growing, improving, and sharing the magic of Egypt with love, care, and passion 🫶✨. 🙏 Thank you for your trust, your smile, and your adventurous spirit. We look forward to welcoming you again soon — because with us, you’re not only a guest… you’re part of the Egypt Lovely Tours family 💛✈️. With warm regards and gratitude, 💫 Your Egypt Lovely Tours Family 💖🌍
Our private tour with Abdel was great! He has extensive historical and cultural knowledge, offering good information and taking time to answer all of our questions. He was very personable and welcoming. The length of the tour was just right - not rushed. My husband and I highly recommend Abdel as a guide!
🌍✨ Thank You for Choosing Egypt Lovely Tours! ✨🌍 Dear Traveler, Thank you for letting us be part of your Egyptian journey 💖🇪🇬 Your happiness means the world to us! 😍 At Egypt Lovely Tours, we create tours that truly connect you with Egypt’s beauty, history, and culture 🌅🕌 Your kind words inspire us every day — and we can’t wait to welcome you again. With us, you’re not just a guest… you’re family 💛✈️ With love, Egypt Lovely Tours Family 💫💖
Ahmed, our tour guide, and Alaa, our driver, picked us up from our hotel. They were very punctual and provided some water before we kicked off. The first stop was the Valley of the Kings. Ahmed was very knowledgeable about the area and the various tombs that we visited. We visited the tombs for Rameses IV, Merenptah, Rameses III, Tutankhamun and Rameses V and VI. Ahmed was very helpful when I lost one of my tickets too. The tombs were amazing and the highlight of our Egyptian tour. Next, we stopped by a souvenir store, which has much nicer items than the street sellers. Their prices are much higher than they are willing to take, so be prepared to haggle. The temple for Queen Hatshepsut was next on the agenda. Ahmed able to explain some of the pictures depicted on the walls and it provided great context to what we saw. The temple itself did at the bottom of cliffs, and the feeling it gives you is very different from the photos. The final stop was the Colossi of Memnon. This was really an opportunity for photos, there isn't much left of the ruins besides a few statues. Overall, the half day tour was well worth it. Ahmed provided great commentary and really liked after us. The only dampener was the heat, I would recommend going as early as possible to avoid the heat as much as you can. Thank you Ahmed and Alaa
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your West Bank tour and that Ahmed and Alaa helped make your day memorable. Ahmed is passionate about sharing the history of ancient Egypt, and it is wonderful to know that his explanations and assistance throughout the tour enhanced your visit to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. We also appreciate your kind words about Alaa's punctuality and professionalism. Providing a comfortable and well-organized experience for our guests is always our priority. Thank you as well for sharing your helpful advice regarding the summer heat. Early morning visits are indeed one of the best ways to enjoy Luxor's incredible sites more comfortably. It was truly our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back to Egypt again in the future for more unforgettable adventures. Warm regards, Egypt Lovely Tours Ahmed & Alaa
Our guide was very friendly and had a lot of knowledge. As a result, he told a lot and the story was not easy to follow. We would have preferred to hear the core and highlights. We showed that too, but that was not taken up. If you are interested in the full history of the pharaohs and how the families work, this tour is a good choice. If you are looking for more of the common thread and interesting facts, choose someone else.
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your comments and are sorry that the guiding style did not fully match your expectations. Our guide is known for his extensive knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history, and many guests specifically choose our tours because they enjoy detailed explanations and in-depth historical context. We understand that every traveler has different preferences. Some visitors prefer a comprehensive historical experience, while others prefer a shorter overview focused on highlights and key facts. We always encourage guests to communicate their preferred pace and level of detail, and we do our best to adapt whenever possible. We are pleased to hear that you found the guide friendly and knowledgeable, and we will certainly take your comments into account to improve future experiences. Thank you for visiting Luxor with us, and we wish you all the best on your future travels.
I really liked the experience, very professional guides and very friendly, I recommend, congratulations
🌍✨ Thank You for Choosing Egypt Lovely Tours! ✨🌍 Dear Traveler, Thank you for letting us be part of your Egyptian journey 💖🇪🇬 Your happiness means the world to us! 😍 At Egypt Lovely Tours, we create tours that truly connect you with Egypt’s beauty, history, and culture 🌅🕌 Your kind words inspire us every day — and we can’t wait to welcome you again. With us, you’re not just a guest… you’re family 💛✈️ With love, Egypt Lovely Tours Family 💫💖
We had a wonderful experience visiting the Valley of the Kings with our guide Ahmed Abdulteif and our driver Abdo. Ahmed was knowledgeable, friendly and always made sure we were comfortable despite the heat. We especially appreciated the thoughtful gestures of providing us with water and even ice cream during the tour. His kindness and attention to detail made our visit much more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
🌍✨ Thank You for Choosing Egypt Lovely Tours! ✨🌍 Dear Traveler, Thank you for letting us be part of your Egyptian journey 💖🇪🇬 Your happiness means the world to us! 😍 At Egypt Lovely Tours, we create tours that truly connect you with Egypt’s beauty, history, and culture 🌅🕌 Your kind words inspire us every day — and we can’t wait to welcome you again. With us, you’re not just a guest… you’re family 💛✈️ With love, Egypt Lovely Tours Family 💫💖
The visit was made in the company of Ahmed, a very good contact; he explained many things to us and waited for us during the visits, he even took us to a small restaurant. His car is very clean. I highly recommend it +++
Thank you for sharing your experience — it truly means a lot to us 🤍✨ We’re genuinely delighted to know that your time with us was enjoyable and memorable 😊 Creating smooth, well-organized tours while making our guests feel comfortable, cared for, and truly welcomed is always our top priority — so hearing this from you is incredibly rewarding 🙏🌿 It’s moments like these that inspire us every day — not just to show places, but to create meaningful experiences that stay in your heart 💫🇪🇬 We would love to welcome you again anytime for another beautiful journey in Egypt 🌍💛
Wonderful day in the company of Ahmed. Excellent explanations, good anecdotes. I recommend it.
Thank you for sharing your experience — it truly means a lot to us 🤍✨ We’re genuinely delighted to know that your time with us was enjoyable and memorable 😊 Creating smooth, well-organized tours while making our guests feel comfortable, cared for, and truly welcomed is always our top priority — so hearing this from you is incredibly rewarding 🙏🌿 It’s moments like these that inspire us every day — not just to show places, but to create meaningful experiences that stay in your heart 💫🇪🇬 We would love to welcome you again anytime for another beautiful journey in Egypt 🌍💛
