Luxor Half-day Valley of the King &Hatshpsut and Memnon
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey to discover the legacy of Queen Hatshepsut, the remarkable woman who ruled Egypt for two decades. Join our expert tour guide as you explore her magnificent temple, a testament to her reign and the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Next, venture into the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of pharaohs reveal their secrets from the depths of history. Stand in awe before the two colossal statues of Memnon, guarding the entrance to this sacred site. Our tour promises a captivating and educational experience, offering profound insights into the rich history of Egypt. Don't miss the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of royalty and immerse yourself in the wonders of this ancient land. Book now for a truly memorable adventure.
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Itinerary
Your journey through Luxor's rich history begins with our tour guide picking you up from your Luxor hotel. We'll embark on a Luxor day tour to explore the Theban necropolis on the west bank of the Nile. Here, you'll uncover the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of the New Kingdom Pharaohs (1550 – 1080 BC). Carved into the mountainside, this burial ground contains 64 tombs, with the earliest belonging to Queen Hatshepsut's father, Tuthmosis I (1506–1493 BC). If you desire, you can also visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun for an additional fee during this 2-hour exploration.
Next, we'll journey to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut. This temple is a marvel, built across three terraces, seamlessly blending with the imposing cliffs of the Theban mountains. Originally, an avenue of sphinxes led to the Nile, with myrrh trees gracing the temple's entrance. Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman to rule Egypt as a pharaoh, is portrayed in masculine form, donning a pharaoh's kilt and beard. Additionally, on the West Bank, you'll encounter the two Colossi of Memnon, towering twenty meters high, serving as the sole remnants of Amenophis III's funerary temple.
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All Hotels, Nile Cruises, or Rental Apartments in Luxor
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(84)
We waited in the morning, but the driver didn't arrive. When we contacted the company, they didn't respond until several hours later. When we asked them to send the car again and offered to pay them more money, they refused.
Our driver was at the agreed pickup location at the scheduled time and waited for more than one hour. During that time, we made several attempts to contact you, but unfortunately received no response. Additionally, there was no reservation registered under your name at the hotel, which made it impossible for our team to locate you. You eventually contacted us around 1:00 PM and requested that we send the vehicle again from another location. In our conversation, you acknowledged that the situation resulted from your own mistake, and this is clearly documented in our message history. We will provide these records as evidence when requesting a review of this unfair and misleading feedback. We take great pride in delivering professional and reliable service to all our guests. In this case, we fulfilled our obligations and were present at the agreed time and location. Therefore, we do not accept responsibility for the missed service, as no fault occurred on our side.
If you want a great experience in the value of the kings history on the east and west Banks of Luxor and a wonderful private tour with a knowledgeable guide. This is the excursion for you. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you want to avoid the hassle of large tour groups. 5 ⭐️
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with Icon Tours Egypt Company. We are truly delighted to know that your journey with us was enjoyable and memorable. Providing well-organized tours and ensuring our guests feel comfortable and well cared for is always our top priority. Your kind feedback means a lot to our team, and we would be pleased to welcome you again on another journey in Egypt.
Ahmed was a wonderful tour guide. This tour was the highlight of our whole holiday. He was prompt, knowledgeable, kind, warm and has beautiful energy. If I was wasn’t sick it would’ve been great to do a full day tour but I feel the half day tour was still a fanatic way to show the amazing ancient history and culture in Luxor. Thank you Ahmed!
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with Icon Tours Egypt Company. We are truly delighted to know that your journey with us was enjoyable and memorable. Providing well-organized tours and ensuring our guests feel comfortable and well cared for is always our top priority. Your kind feedback means a lot to our team, and we would be pleased to welcome you again on another journey in Egypt.
This was a highlight of our time in Luxor. Ammar was a great guide, very engaging and spoke very good English. We weren’t rushed at all and given all the time we needed to see the most amazing sights.
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with Icon Tours Egypt Company. We are truly delighted to know that your journey with us was enjoyable and memorable. Providing well-organized tours and ensuring our guests feel comfortable and well cared for is always our top priority. Your kind feedback means a lot to our team, and we would be pleased to welcome you again on another journey in Egypt.
We had an amazing day with Mo, he was very knowledgeable and told many great stories. He personalised the day to what we wanted to see, so that we didn’t miss anything important. He was very patient and I couldn’t recommend him any higher. Easily the best guide we had over our week in Egypt
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with Icon Tours Egypt Company. We are truly delighted to know that your journey with us was enjoyable and memorable. Providing well-organized tours and ensuring our guests feel comfortable and well cared for is always our top priority. Your kind feedback means a lot to our team, and we would be pleased to welcome you again on another journey in Egypt.
Mansour was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable and could answer all of our questions. He was also helpful at getting us water and snacks when it was very hot and tiring. The sites are amazing to see, definitely worth it.
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with Icon Tours Egypt Company. We are truly delighted to know that your journey with us was enjoyable and memorable. Providing well-organized tours and ensuring our guests feel comfortable and well cared for is always our top priority. Your kind feedback means a lot to our team, and we would be pleased to welcome you again on another journey in Egypt.
My partner and I enjoyed our tour with Nasser. The half day tour was a perfect amount of time as it was enough time to see everything but not so long and tiring. Nasser shared with us many stories and facts which we hadn't yet heard from other tour guides which was great. Each of the sights we visited were very busy but he was able to guide us through the tour making sure we saw everything with enough time to take it all in. I would recommend a tour with Nasser.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for rating Icon Tours Egypt 5 stars. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our entire team. We are delighted to know that your experience met your expectations and that you appreciated the service, hospitality, and personal care we always strive to provide. Our goal is to create meaningful and memorable experiences for our guests, and your feedback is a great motivation for us to continue doing our best. It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future for another memorable experience in Egypt. Warm regards, Icon Tours Egypt Team
Gabriel has deep knowledge of the ancient Egyptian History and is happy to share ist. We learned a lot of things in his tour : )
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for rating Icon Tours Egypt 5 stars. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our entire team. We are delighted to know that your experience met your expectations and that you appreciated the service, hospitality, and personal care we always strive to provide. Our goal is to create meaningful and memorable experiences for our guests, and your feedback is a great motivation for us to continue doing our best. It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future for another memorable experience in Egypt. Warm regards, Icon Tours Egypt Team
It was a very nice tour, very compact in half a day. Starting with the Colossus of Memnon and continuing from the Temple of Hatshepsut to the Valley of the Kings, the last tomb of Tutankhamun was a sight to behold. Thank you very much to our guide, Mr. Mansuor Hamed, who I know a lot and explained very carefully.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for rating Icon Tours Egypt 5 stars. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our entire team. We are delighted to know that your experience met your expectations and that you appreciated the service, hospitality, and personal care we always strive to provide. Our goal is to create meaningful and memorable experiences for our guests, and your feedback is a great motivation for us to continue doing our best. It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future for another memorable experience in Egypt. Warm regards, Icon Tours Egypt Team
Our guide Mansuor Hamed was really fabulous. His knowledge of the history & culture of the sites visited was outstanding. Mansuor also had a great sense of humour and therefore, was very good company. I would also add that the driver Hassan was excellent - the car was very comfortable, modern, clean & safe.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for rating Icon Tours Egypt 5 stars. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our entire team. We are delighted to know that your experience met your expectations and that you appreciated the service, hospitality, and personal care we always strive to provide. Our goal is to create meaningful and memorable experiences for our guests, and your feedback is a great motivation for us to continue doing our best. It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future for another memorable experience in Egypt. Warm regards, Icon Tours Egypt Team
