The mortuary temple of  Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, the only terraced temple in Egypt, is set in a natural amphitheatre in the cliffs and rises out of the desert plain. This extensive temple features great ramps and courtyards and still contains beautiful reliefs on its inner walls and chapels.

temple of Ramesses II at the Ramesseum was once a masterpiece, but now only parts of its pylons and inner temple still stand. Perhaps the most famous of all the ruins here is the massive granite statue of Ramesses II that inspired Percy Shelley to write his famous sonnet ‘Ozymandias’. The seldom-visited

ancient village of Deir el-Medina, also known as the valley of the artisans and workmen, houses some perfectly painted tombs with charming scenes from the everyday life of the ancient Egyptians. Finally, a brief stop on the return journey at the Colossi of Memnon. then transfer back to your hotel