Trips and Tours to West Bank
About West Bank
Immediately across the Nile on Luxor’s West Bank, lie the myriad monuments, temples and tombs that comprise The Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. The first monument generally visited is the imposing 18m-high Colossi of Memnon. Further inland, the Valley of the Kings reveals a landscape partially pocked with subtle openings to often highly decorated tombs, originally constructed to house the regal sarcophagi, enclosed within which are the mummies of the mighty pharaohs awaiting their passage into the afterlife. Some of the best known tombs are those of Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II and of course, the tomb of King Tutankhamen. In all, more than 60 tombs have been excavated.
Read MoreIn ancient times, the wives of pharaohs were interred in tombs at Biban al-Harim, better known as the Valley of the Queens. This necropolis is said to hold more than 70 tombs, many of which are stylishly and lavishly decorated. Around four are open to the public. Beyond the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens is Deir al- Bahri, otherwise known as the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces. Hatshepsut was the 5th pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. She is generally regarded by Egyptologists as one of the most successful female pharaohs of Egypt, who reigned longer than any other female ruler of an indigenous dynasty. Hatshepsut is believed to have served as a co-regent from about 1479-1458 BC.
West Bank Tours
Here are some popular itineraries that include a visit to West Bank. Alternatively, if you would like to include a visit to West Bank on a bespoke touring itinerary to Egypt, take a look at our tailor-made holiday planning section.
Luxor City Stay
Luxor City Stay 5 star
Cairo to Luxor Explorer
Best of Cairo & Luxor
Cairo & Ancient Luxor by Flight
Cairo & Ancient Luxor by Flight 5 star
Egypt's Hidden Wonders
Egypt's Hidden Wonders 5 star
Essential Egypt
Essential Egypt by Nile Cruise
Felucca Explorer
Egyptian Express for Families
Best of Egypt for Teenagers
Ancient Wonders of Egypt by Nile Cruise
Ancient Wonders of Egypt by Nile Cruise 5 star
Alexandria to Luxor Explorer
Egyptian Family Adventure
Classical Egypt
Classical Egypt 5 star
King Tutankhamun
King Tutankhamun with Cruise
Jewel of the Nile
Treasures of the Nile
Cairo, Nile Valley & Red Sea Resort
Cairo, Nile Valley & Red Sea Resort 5 star
Abu Simbel Sun Festival Oct 2024
Highlights of Ancient Egypt by Nile Cruise
Highlights of Ancient Egypt by Nile Cruise 5 star
Abu Simbel Sun Festival Feb 2025
Classical Egypt & Lake Nasser Cruise
Classical Egypt & Lake Nasser Cruise 5 star
Essential Egypt & Red Sea
Essential Egypt by Nile Cruise & Red Sea
Felucca Explorer & Red Sea
Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise
Egypt Uncovered
Egypt Highlights & Hidden Gems
Egypt & the Red Sea For Teenagers
ANZAC Day & Tutankhamun 2024
King Ramses
ANZAC Day & Tutankhamun with Cruise 2024
King Ramses with Cruise
Alexandria & Ancient Egypt
Alexandria & Ancient Egypt with Cruise
Cairo, Cruise & Coast
Egyptian Family Adventure & Red Sea
King Ramses Sun Festival Oct 2024
King Ramses Sun Festival Feb 2025
Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruising
Egypt Explorer, Nile Cruise & Coast
Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise
Temples, Tombs, Treasury
Egypt & Jordan Discovery
ANZAC & Classical Egypt with Nile Cruise 2025
Pyramids to Petra
Pyramids to Petra with Cruise
Cairo to Amman
Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Red Sea
Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Red Sea with Cruise
Road To Jordan
Road to Jordan with Cruise
Turkey & Tutankhamun
Pyramids, Petra, Promised Land
