Experience the hidden treasures of Luxor's West Bank during this enchanting Luxor Day Tour to Medinet Habu Temple & Deir El Madina. Apart from the famous Valley of the Kings, there are other exquisite places on this side of Luxor to witness not only the splendors of the ancient Egyptian rulers, but also how the tomb builders spent their daily lives.
Discover the breathtaking Medinet Habu, the well preserved mortuary temple of Ramses III which is famous for its huge walls, reliefs and inscriptions. Next, see the tombs and houses of Deir El Madina which was the village of workers and craftsmen who dug the tombs of Valley of the Kings.
Ideal for the history buff, this Luxor Day Tour gives you the opportunity to see the more "hidden" but equally impressive sites and delve more into the country's rich history and cultur
Begin your Luxor Day tour to Habu Temple & Deir El Madina by exploring Medinet Habu Temple the vast funerary temple of Ramses III and one of the best-preserved of Luxor's monuments. Marvel at the architecture and colorful inscriptions and reliefs showing the King's victories. Visit its different sections including the chapel of Hatshepsut and other chapels which show how impressive the monuments of the New Kingdom were.
Move on to Deir El Madina the ancient village of craftsmen and laborers who built the tombs of the kings in the Valley of the Kings. Visit the remains of this famous village and realize how daily life looked like for the painters, scribes, stonecutters and administrators who worked at the court of the Pharaohs. Have a look at the tombs of the artisans with their beautifully decorated walls and the Temple of Hathor.
Your guide will tell you many interesting stories about the people who lived and worked there, which gives you another aspect of the Egyptian life other than the royal palaces and temples.
At the end of your tour you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor with the precious memories of two of the West Bank's greatest archaeological treasures.
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Medinet Habu, situated on Luxor’s west bank, is one of the best-preserved Mortuary temples in Egypt
This wonderful archaeological site lies on the west bank of the Nile opposite to Luxor. Deir el-Medina is not another one of the amazing temples and tombs as it used to be an entire village, home to all the artisans and workmen employed in building and decorating tombs in the Valley of the Kings. In fact, it's the only site in Egypt which provides a glimpse into the life of ancient Egypt's workmen.
One of the most visited and well-known archaeological site is the Valley of the Kings which is found in the west bank of Luxor. It was the royal cemetery for the New Kingdom pharaohs of Egypt, including Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses II. The valley consists of well-concealed rock-cut tombs with colourful and elaborate wall paintings which has spiritual and sacred connection to ancient Egyptians beliefs of after-life. It is one of the major destinations of Luxor West Bank tours, Egypt historical trips and pharaonic tomb visit.
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The tour includes visits to Medinet Habu Temple, Deir El Madina, the workers' tombs, and the Temple of Hathor.
Medinet Habu is known for its impressive reliefs, well-preserved walls, and its association with King Ramses III, one of ancient Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
Deir El Madina was the village of the craftsmen and workers who built and decorated the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
These sites offer a unique perspective on ancient Egypt, combining the grandeur of royal temples with insights into the daily lives of the workers who built the pharaohs’ tombs.
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