Valley of the Kings Queens Hatshepsut Temple and Memnon Half Day

Explore the legendary archaeological treasures of the West Bank of Luxor, home to the ancient royal necropolis of Thebes. Your journey begins with a visit to the world-famous Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs were carved deep into the desert hills. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains more than sixty royal tombs, including that of the famous Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Continue to the spectacular Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece dramatically built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. This temple honors Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most powerful female pharaohs in ancient Egypt. The tour also includes a visit to the historic Valley of the Queens, where the wives and children of the pharaohs were laid to rest in beautifully decorated tombs. Before returning to your location, stop at the impressive Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.