# Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon

> Explore Luxor's West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon with a licensed Egyptian tour operator. Private tour; standard fees included.

Source: https://discoverytoursegypt.com/day-tours/luxor/west-bank-valley-of-kings-hatshepsute-temple-colossi-of-memnon-day-tour/
Operator: Discovery Tours Egypt

The Valley of the Kings holds 63 known tombs including Tutankhamun and Seti I; Tutankhamun's tomb requires a separate ticket. Deir el‑Bahari is Hatshepsut's terraced mortuary temple; the Colossi of Memnon are two roughly 18‑meter sandstone statues nearby.

## Key Facts
- Region: Luxor
- From: $112 per person

## Highlights
- Private hotel pickup in central Luxor; 15-minute drive across the Nile to Luxor West Bank for beginning the tour.
- As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we provide private transfers and an Egyptologist guide throughout the West Bank visit.
- Standard site entrance fees included in the tour price; any optional supplements billed separately.
- Valley of the Kings: entry to three standard tombs included; Tutankhamun and Seti I premiums excluded.
- Our Egyptologist explains the terraces at Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, below steep cliffs.
- Colossi of Memnon on Luxor West Bank: two 18-meter statues; unlike cruise stops, we allow ample photo time.

## Included
- Egyptologist guide
- Air-conditioned transport from pickup point and return
- Entrance tickets for three tombs at the Valley of the Kings

## Not Included
- Premium tomb entrances (for example Tutankhamun or Seti I)
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Food and beverages unless stated at booking
- Hotel pickup outside defined pickup zones, supplementary transfers

## FAQ
### What sites does the West Bank day tour visit?
The tour visits the Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Visits usually follow a practical route to minimise extra walking; order may change for crowd control or Ramadan hours. We can adjust time at any site on private bookings.

### Are entrance fees included in the tour price?
Standard site entrance fees are included; premium tombs and special interiors are not included. Premium-ticketed tombs include Tutankhamun and Seti I, and their tickets are purchased separately on-site or prebooked through us. Gratuities and personal purchases are excluded unless you request otherwise.

### Can I enter Tutankhamun's tomb on this tour?
Entry to Tutankhamun's tomb is available but requires a separate premium ticket not included in the tour price. Daily quotas apply and the tomb can close for conservation; we strongly recommend prebooking the premium ticket through us to secure entry. Note the tomb has low passages and steep steps, which can be difficult for mobility-limited guests.

### How much walking and what are the access conditions?
The visit involves uneven stone paving, steps, and low tunnels inside some tombs. Many tombs require descending steep steps and stooping through narrow corridors; Colossi of Memnon are on flat ground nearby. Wheelchairs cannot access most interiors; we can adapt the itinerary so the Egyptologist explains from the entrance.

### What should I bring and wear for the West Bank tour?
Bring sun protection, a hat, at least one liter of water, comfortable closed shoes, and a light layer for changing temperatures. Temples and tombs require modest dress–shoulders and knees covered is advised for respect and easier access. Carry small change for toilets, souvenirs, and any optional premium tickets.

### What time does the tour start and where is pickup arranged?
Typical departures begin between 7:00 and 8:00 AM with pickup from hotels on Luxor's East Bank. We recommend an early start to avoid heat and crowds; unlike group-bus excursions, we run private or small-group departures with our Egyptologists as a licensed Egyptian tour operator. We can also tailor pickup times on request.

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