
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
