Stand before the terraced colonnades of the most architecturally daring monument in Egypt — the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari — built by ancient Egypt's greatest female pharaoh into a dramatic desert cliff face.
What to expect
Drive from Qena to Luxor's West Bank, arriving at Deir el-Bahari where the three-tiered temple rises dramatically from the Theban cliffs. Your Egyptologist traces the vivid painted reliefs chronicling Hatshepsut's divine birth and trading expedition to the Land of Punt. The view from the upper terrace across the Theban plain toward the Nile is among Egypt's finest panoramas. En route back, stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon — two 18-metre seated pharaoh statues guarding the plain.
Good to know
Entry: EGP 180 foreign adult. Morning visits are best — heat builds quickly on the exposed terraces. Allow 4–5 hours including transfer. A 7 AM departure from port is comfortable. Combine with Valley of the Kings for a full West Bank day if time allows.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Qena — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.