West Bank
(4-5 hours)

Includes: Entrance fees to three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple or Medinet Habu and a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Longer day includes one or more visit (s) according to the list below.

Description: The West Bank of Luxor was the necropolis of Egypt’s New Kingdom time and here all the funerary temples and the tombs of pharaohs and their families and staff can be found. The Valley of the Kings contains some 65 tombs with descriptions of funerary beliefs of the pharaohs, the so-called Books of the Amduat. Here, one of the most important findings of the 20th century was made when Carter discovered the untouched tomb of Tutankhamon in 1922.
Hatshepsut’s Temple is famous for its elegance, created by one of the few female pharaohs. Medinet Habu was the funerary temple of Ramses III, but was also used as a fort, as well as the administrative office of the area in its time. The Colossi of Memnon are huge statues once standing in front of Amenophis III's temple.

Sights that can be added to the tour: The Valley of Queens, Deir el Medina – city and tombs of the workers, Tombs of the Nobles, and Ramesseum – Ramses II's temple. In the Valley of , you will find the tombs of queens, as well as of princes and princesses, out of which the tomb of Nefertari is the most famous. This tomb has been renovated during more than six years to save its fantastic paintings for the future. (Only 150 entries a day to this tomb; extra fee).

The ruins of Deir el Medina, the “City of the Workers”, stands in a narrow desert valley as if it was left only a few years ago. The only thing missing are the roofs of the houses. In this area, many texts left on pieces of stones or ceramic were found, helping Egyptologists to a better understanding of life in Egypt during ancient times. Two can also be visited.

The Tombs of the Nobles show life from the view of the privileged, as well as changes in art, and how the practical work was done both for the living and the dead. Ramesseum houses the remains of one of the largest statues ever made by man.

Extras: Entrance fee to the tomb of Tutankhamon, entrance fee for the tomb of Nefertari, photo tickets for indoor (no flash) photographing. Can be combined with Karnak and temples. Can also be made to a full-day excursion in accordance with the above list of visits.