Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Private Tour

## Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Private Tour Discover the legendary West Bank of Luxor on a private archaeological tour focused on the Valley of the Kings, the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the iconic Colossi of Memnon. Your experience begins with private pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise or another agreed location in Luxor. Traveling in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle with your own licensed Egyptologist, cross the Nile to the ancient Theban Necropolis and explore some of Egypt's most famous archaeological sites. Begin at the **Valley of the Kings**, the royal burial ground of Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs. Descend into selected royal tombs and admire the colorful hieroglyphs, paintings and funerary scenes preserved inside the mountain. Your Egyptologist will explain the history of the pharaohs buried here, ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife and the discoveries that made the valley world-famous. The standard Valley of the Kings entrance ticket allows access to three of the designated standard tombs. Your guide can help you choose the most interesting available tombs according to the day's conditions and your interests.

For travelers who want to see one of the famous premium tombs, additional entrance tickets are available for sites such as **Tutankhamun's Tomb (KV62), Seti I's Tomb (KV17) or Ramses V & VI (KV9)**. Continue to the spectacular **Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari**, one of the most distinctive monuments on Luxor's West Bank. Built dramatically against the limestone cliffs, the temple tells the story of one of ancient Egypt's most remarkable rulers. Explore its terraces, colonnades and reliefs while your Egyptologist explains Hatshepsut's reign and the religious purpose of the temple. Before returning, stop at the famous **Colossi of Memnon**, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once stood in front of his vast mortuary temple. This private experience is designed to give you time to understand the monuments rather than simply moving from one site to another. Your guide can adjust the pace where practical, answer your questions and focus on the aspects of ancient Egyptian history that interest you most. ### Your West Bank experience **Valley of the Kings → Hatshepsut Temple → Colossi of Memnon → Return to Luxor** This is an excellent choice for travelers who want to experience the essential highlights of Luxor's West Bank in a shorter private tour without committing to a full-day archaeological program.