A trip from the East Bank of Luxor to the West Bank unveils the ancient Egyptian realm of the dead, home to breathtaking tombs, colossal statues, and grand mortuary temples. Because the major archaeological sites are spread across a wide desert valley, organizing your transport and your itinerary in advance is key to avoiding logistical friction.
West Bank Trip Luxor is an unforgettable half-day excursion to see the ancient Egyptian monuments on the west bank of Luxor, Egypt! We recommend the trip because it typically allows tourists to discover many ancient Egyptian attractions and learn about the country’s history.
Highlights on the West Bank Excursion from Luxor
- The Colossi of Memnon at the Temple of Amenhotep III.
- Visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Also, the Valley of the Kings at the City of the Dead.
- Lunch
Itinerary in Western Luxor
- The first stop there will be at the Colossi of Memnon. These are the two majestic statues that stand at the entrance of the temple of Amenhotep III. Your guide shows them and allows you to take a picture.
- Further, the bus goes to the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut. It is an impressive temple located in Deir El-Bahari.The builders of this temple cut it professionally into the rock. Also, it consists of three floors. Around this temple, you will see all sorts of tombs and two temples. On the right-hand side, you will discover the temples of Thutmose III and Amenhopa Neb Hept Ra. Once again, the guide gives information and free time to investigate the place.
- Consequently, the program allows you to see how artisans prepared antiquated statues. The tourists undoubtedly get this idea in the factory alabaster.
- Before the end of the program in Western Luxor, you visit the Valley of the Kings. It is so great and exciting in this place!
- Finally, our bus returns to your hotels after such a program in the glorious city of Luxor.
- This Excursion to the west bank of Luxor with a visit to the Valley of the Kings from Luxor ends at approximately 22:00.
What Does the Price of the West Bank Tour Include?
- Tickets for visiting temples.
- Lunch.
- Guide.
- Also, Transfer to the west bank of Luxor and back to the hotel.
What does not the Program West Bank Trip include?
- Additional excursion programs.
- Also, Drinks.
Items to take with you for the trip
- Put on suitable clothes for the season.
West Bank Trip Booking Days
- Everyday 08:00 – 16:00
What can be expected to be seen during the Excursion to the West Bank of Luxor?
Monuments on the western bank of the River Nile
Hatshepsut Temple
At El Deir El Bahary, Hatshepsut temple is an impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh. Impressively, it rises out in the desert with a series of terraces. It merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. It is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt.
Temple of Tuthmose III
the temple construction occurred in the last decade of Thutmose III’s reign. We can guess that it was around 1435-1425 BC. Most probably, the temple saw destruction by an earthquake. It happened at the beginning of the twenty-first dynasty. Many discoveries took place eventually. One of them was the fragments of walls covered with relief decoration.
Also, Colossi of Memnon
The significant remains of a vast mortuary temple are two massive mono-stone statues of King Amenhotep III.