The notebook of Luxor — West Bank
Keep the peaks in sight.
The west bank of Luxor connects funeral valleys, temples and agricultural landscapes. The open tombs change according to conservation; each set has its own access, without any presumed ticket or full visit.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Winter · Spring · Autumn
Recommended car
Heritage · Desert · River
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Luxor — West Bank
The west bank of Luxor connects funeral valleys, temples and agricultural landscapes. The open tombs change according to conservation; each set has its own access, without any presumed ticket or full visit.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Valley of the Kings
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Medinet Habu Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Ramesseum
- Valley of the Queens
Before you choose
- Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Ancient temple
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
The temple of Hatchepsout is spread out in terraces in front of the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. The ramps and accessible levels follow the official routes.
Ancient necropolis
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of Kings preserves royal tombs dug in reliefs. Open rooms, reservations and photography rules depend on conservation.
Ancient temple
Medinet Habu Temple
Medina Habou keeps a large set of towers, courtyards and decorations. Observe reliefs and colours without touching surfaces or crossing closed areas.
Ancient monument
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon mark the remains of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. Nearby excavations are not freely accessible.
Practical tips
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