Overview
The Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari) is a three-tiered colonnaded mortuary temple set against the towering limestone cliffs of Luxor's west bank, built in the 15th century BC for Egypt's first female pharaoh. Its perfect symmetry blending into the cliffs is considered a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture, and surviving reliefs depict Hatshepsut's expedition to Punt and her divine birth. A trail above the cliffs leads to the Valley of the Kings, making the two easy to combine. Admission EGP 360. Near the Valley of the Kings.
Opening Hours
Daily 06:00-17:00
Travel Tips
There's almost no shade - bring a hat, sunglasses, and water. Combine with the Valley of the Kings on the same day.
Hotels near Temple of Hatshepsut
Hotels and guesthouses in Luxor, West Bank, Luxor
Other attractions in Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Ancient royal necropolis containing the tombs of more than 60 pharaohs, including Tutankhamun.
Karnak Temple
The world's largest ancient temple complex, built and expanded across roughly 2,000 years.
Luxor Temple
A grand Nile-side temple built by Amenhotep III, especially beautiful when lit up at night.
Colossi of Memnon
Twin 18-meter seated statues that once guarded the vanished mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Luxor Museum
A beautifully curated museum displaying finds from the Valley of the Kings and Karnak.
Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III)
Ramesses III's vast mortuary temple, famed for vividly preserved painted reliefs.