Day Tour to the West Bank 2

Day Tour to the West Bank 2

• Duration : 1 Days / 0 Nights
• Max People : 15
• Day Tours

Luxor West Bank Hidden Gems Tour (Medinet Habu, Ramesseum & Deir el-Medina)

Your professional tour guide from Enjoy Egypt Tours will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise to embark on an extraordinary excursion exploring three magnificent historical sites on the West Bank of Luxor:

• Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramses III): Begin your tour by discovering one of the largest and best-preserved memorial temples in Luxor. Constructed to commemorate King Ramses III—the last great warrior pharaoh of the New Kingdom—it is richly decorated with scenes and texts illustrating his military victories, rituals, and festivals. One of its most famous engravings on the back of the southern tower pylon depicts the thrilling royal ox hunt.

• The Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II): Proceed to witness the grand memorial temple of the great warrior king Ramses II, dedicated to the sun god Ra. Most of its walls feature vivid illustrations of his military campaigns, most notably the legendary Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. In front of the first pylon, you can still see the impressive remains of a colossal statue of Ramses II that once weighed over 1,000 tons and stood 18 meters high.

• Deir el-Medina (Workmen's Village): Conclude your tour with a visit to the fascinating remains of the ancient village founded during the reign of King Thutmose I and inhabited by the artists, craftsmen, and builders of the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Hidden within the cliffs above the settlement are their beautifully decorated private tombs, including the remarkable tombs of Sennedjem, Inherkau, and Peshedu.

Following this incredible journey into the daily lives and monumental architecture of ancient Egyptian artisans and pharaohs, your tour guide will escort you comfortably back in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Luxor.