luxor Private Tour: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to explore the city's West Bank. Begin your day with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where you'll witness the magnificent architecture that served as the tombs of many pharaohs. Next, you'll enjoy a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I, who ruled Egypt for approximately twenty years during the Eighteenth Dynasty (c. 1490-1469 BC). Hatshepsut was the only female pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt. The Colossi of Memnon: The Silent Guardians * The Colossi: Two colossal stone statues, each 18 meters tall, of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, carved from a single block of quartzite. * Legend: Known in ancient times as the "Singing Statues" due to the mysterious whistling sound they were said to emit at dawn. * Picture Perfection: Your first scenic stop on the West Bank – perfect for capturing memorable photos against the backdrop of the desert.