Luxor Travel Guide - West Bank Tour

Luxor's most iconic sights are concentrated on the West Bank! While the Valley of the Kings dazzles with its tomb paintings and the Nile enchants with its evening breezes, the West Bank stands out for its colossal temples and statues. Their intricate carvings, sweeping curves, and sheer scale against human figures make you feel the grandeur of ancient Egypt! ⌚️ Timing Best to start early—drivers are scarce at midday. We arrived at 2 PM. Summer hours: Sites close at 6 PM, but sunset isn’t until 7:30 PM. 🚗 Transport Since crossing the Nile is tricky, we hired a driver at the West Bank dock for the whole afternoon. Visited: 1️⃣ Valley of the Queens 2️⃣ Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut 3️⃣ Medinat Habu (Habu Temple) 4️⃣ Colossi of Memnon Return trip: Took a private speedboat back to our hotel, with Luxor Temple glowing on the East Bank at dusk. 🏛️ Must-See Sites 1️⃣ Valley of the Queens (Skip if short on time) Less impressive than the Valley of the Kings (even the ticket price reflects that). No standout photo spots—better to prioritize other sites. 2️⃣ Temple of Hatshepsut (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MUST-GO!) Stunning columns play with light for perfect shots. Iconic backdrop: The temple carved into cliffs is the same one you see from hot air balloons at sunrise! 3️⃣ Medinat Habu (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MUST-GO!) Driver’s favorite—and for good reason! Smaller but equally breathtaking: Detailed murals + pillar designs rival Hatshepsut’s temple. ⚠️ Ticket office is far from the entrance—remind your driver! 4️⃣ Colossi of Memnon (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MUST-GO!) Free, but unmaintained. Unique setting: Stands where desert meets farmland—great for half-sand, half-green photos. ⚠️ Watch for traffic when crossing the road! #NileSunset #Luxor #EgyptTravel #ValleyOfTheKings #HatshepsutTemple #MedinatHabu #ColossiOfMemnon #WestBankAdventures