Your Luxor west bank tour continues into the hallowed grounds of the Valley of the Kings, the principal burial place of New Kingdom rulers. Here, deep beneath the Theban hills, elaborate tombs were carved from rock and adorned with intricate depictions of religious texts and scenes intended to guide the deceased pharaoh on his voyage to the afterlife. You will have the opportunity to enter a selection of these subterranean resting places, each telling a unique story of royal power, divine belief, and exceptional artistic skill from ancient Egypt.

Next, the itinerary leads to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. This architectural masterpiece, with its terraced design rising from the desert floor against the sheer limestone cliffs, stands as a testament to one of Egypt's most formidable female rulers. The temple's reliefs narrate significant events of her reign, including the divine birth and expeditions to the land of Punt. The distinctive structure of the Hatshepsut Temple offers a profound insight into her prosperous and peaceful era, setting it apart within the west bank Luxor.

Your Luxor west bank tour makes a notable stop at the Colossi of Memnon. These two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III have stood guard for over three thousand years before what was once his extensive mortuary temple complex. Though the temple itself has largely vanished, these imposing figures, seated and facing eastward towards the Nile, continue to evoke the might of the pharaoh and the scale of ancient Theban constructions. They offer a poignant moment to reflect on the passage of time and the enduring presence of Egypt's past.
As your captivating sojourn through Luxor's ancient necropolis concludes, you will be comfortably escorted back to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise ship, carrying with you the echoes of pharaohs and queens.