West Bank Luxor Thrills:Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut& Habu Temples
At a glance
West Bank Luxor Thrills:Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut& Habu Temples is a 5h – 6h guided experience in Luxor, Egypt, operated by Golden Joy Travel. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $90.91 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Door to door private air-conditioned transportation with professional driver, egyptology guide fee, Entrance tickets valley of the kings, Hatshepsut and Habu temples.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h – 6h
- Group
- Shared tour
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
you can't visit Luxor and miss the valley of the kings, temple of queen Hatshepsute, and Habu temple.
you can also add more sites to your visit ( with extra charge) such as Nobels tombs,and Deir Almadina,
What's included
What's included
- Door to door private air-conditioned transportation with professional driver
- egyptology guide fee
- Entrance tickets valley of the kings, Hatshepsut and Habu temples
- mineral bottled water on the transportation
Not included
- tipping ( optional)
- any meals (can suggest local restaurants if requested)
- Extra ticket for king Tut, Seti first, Rameses five tombs
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
Valley of the kings, your Egyptologist Guide will join you where you will visit 3 tombs which gives us the opportunity to discover and understand how it was important for ancient Egyptian to plan for life after death and to explore their wealth of art, philosophy and deep believes, ( tour price not includes Entrance ticket 260 Egyptian ponds per adult, 130 Egyptian ponds per student or child ), 50 % discount on adult ticket from June 2022 till September 2022
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Stop 2 · 1h
your Egyptologist guide will join you through the beautifully designed temple of queen Hatshepsut where she recorded her extraordinary activities as a powerful queen of a great civilization. and the annexed shrines dedicated for goddess Hathor and god Anubis ( tour price not includes entrance ticket 160 Egyptian pounds per Adult, 70 Egyptian pounds per Student or Child), 50 % discount on adult ticket from June 2022till September 2022.
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Stop 3 · 1h 15m
The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III: Medinet Habu
As one of the most well-preserved monuments on Luxor’s West Bank, this expansive complex serves as the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. Visitors enter through the Migdol, a massive stone gateway styled after a Syrian fortress designed to project the Pharaoh's military strength.
The Experience
Drawing fewer crowds than other sites, Medinet Habu offers a serene environment to explore its colossal halls. It is renowned for its remarkable preservation; looking up, you can still see original, 3,000-year-old pigments (blues, reds, and yellows) on the ceilings.
Historical Highlights:
Deep-Cut Reliefs: Hieroglyphs were carved exceptionally deep to prevent erasure, creating high-contrast shadows.
The Sea Peoples: Outer walls feature crucial reliefs documenting naval victories against ancient invaders.
Royal Palace: Includes the archaeological remains of the palace and the "Window of Appearances." -
Stop 4 · 15m
The Colossi of Memnon: Twin Guardians of Luxor
Standing prominently along the West Bank road, the Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These towering, 18-meter-high monuments have stood in this exact spot for over 3,400 years, originally guarding a vast mortuary temple complex that has since vanished.
What you will see:
Massive Engineering: Each monolithic statue weighs approximately 720 tons, showcasing ancient transport and carving capabilities.
Historical Graffiti: Following an ancient earthquake, the northern statue famously "sang" at dawn due to temperature shifts, drawing early Greek and Roman travelers who carved graffiti into the base.
This iconic roadside stop offers an excellent introduction to the massive scale of Pharaonic architecture.
Meeting point
Contact 002 01004197778 to confirm pick up time , Extra cost for Airport pick up 10 U S Dollars, can assign pick up points for any apartments or cruise docking location.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the West Bank Luxor Thrills:Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut& Habu Temples take?
The experience lasts about 5h – 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $90.91 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Door to door private air-conditioned transportation with professional driver; egyptology guide fee; Entrance tickets valley of the kings, Hatshepsut and Habu temples; mineral bottled water on the transportation.
Where does it start?
Contact 002 01004197778 to confirm pick up time , Extra cost for Airport pick up 10 U S Dollars, can assign pick up points for any apartments or cruise docking location.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Luxor.
