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There will be a convenient pick-up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor for the beginning of the tour. You will meet your Egyptologist. Then you board the ferry to the famous West Bank, full of wonders of ancient Thebes.
Your exploration will begin with the Valley of the Kings, a burial place for the pharaohs of Egypt during the New Kingdom. Enter into three tombs (not including anyone who wants to see Tutankhamun's tomb could buy an extra ticket) and be impressed by all the intricacies of the hieroglyphs and wall paintings depicting life after death.
Proceed to the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural jewel of antiquity built into the very living rock of Deir el-Bahari. Listen to the story of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most powerful female rulers in ancient Egypt, as you gaze upon the many grand colonnades and exquisite reliefs of the temple.
Visit the famous Colossi of Memnon, huge statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for more than 3,000 years. Your guide will recount the myths related to these monuments and link them to ancient Greek mythology.
Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant (subject to your wish) against the calming backdrop of Luxor's West Bank. Visit the well-preserved Medinet Habu Temple, the mortuary temple of Ramses III. Take examples of its vivid carvings, grand pylons, and detailed murals depicting the victorious battles of the pharaoh.
If time allows, visit the Valley of the Queens for the royal women buried in ornately decorated tombs, among them Queen Nefertari. Nefertari's tomb requires an extra ticket and is memorable for its splendid artistry.
With this return trip to your hotel or any preferred drop-off location within Luxor to put a fitting end to this unforgettable journey, a scintillating day now well-spent on the West Bank of Luxor concludes.
