• Day trip to Luxor by plane from Sharm el Sheikh

    Day trip to Luxor by plane from Sharm el Sheikh

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  • Day Trip to Luxor from Hurghada with Hotel Pickup and Lunch

    Day Trip to Luxor from Hurghada with Hotel Pickup and Lunch

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  • Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi

    Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi

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  • Small Group Excursion to Luxor Valley of the Kings from Hurghada

    Small Group Excursion to Luxor Valley of the Kings from Hurghada

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  • Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi

    Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi

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  • Two days from Cairo to ( Hurghada – luxor)

    Two days from Cairo to ( Hurghada – luxor)

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  • Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada, Inc Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Karnak

    Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada, Inc Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Karnak

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  • Private Full Day tour to Luxor from Safaga port

    Private Full Day tour to Luxor from Safaga port

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  • From Hurghada: Full Day Trip to Valley of the Kings in Luxor

    From Hurghada: Full Day Trip to Valley of the Kings in Luxor

    Visit the monuments of Luxor on this Full Day excursion. Take the chance to visit the capital of the Pharaohs and its impressive architectural legacy: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Hatshepsut.

  • From Makadi Bay: Private Guided Tour to Luxor

    From Makadi Bay: Private Guided Tour to Luxor

    Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Egypt on this full-day tour of Luxor from Makadi Bay with your own guide and driver. Visit the tombs of former pharaohs, admire the Colossi of Memnon, and explore the Karnak Temple.

  • Private Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada By Car

    Private Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada By Car

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  • Private Day Trip to Luxor from Hurghada By Car

    Private Day Trip to Luxor from Hurghada By Car

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  • Luxury trip to valley of the kings and Luxor museum from Hurghada

    Luxury trip to valley of the kings and Luxor museum from Hurghada

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  • Private Tour: Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada By Car

    Private Tour: Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada By Car

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  • Luxor Valley of the Kings Full-Day Trip from Marsa Alam

    Luxor Valley of the Kings Full-Day Trip from Marsa Alam

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  • Day Tour To Luxor From Hurghada By Bus

    Day Tour To Luxor From Hurghada By Bus

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  • Real Life Egypt Day Tours excursion from Hurghada to Luxor

    Real Life Egypt Day Tours excursion from Hurghada to Luxor

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  • Private Tour To Luxor from Hurghada,

    Private Tour To Luxor from Hurghada,

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  • Private Tour: Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada

    Private Tour: Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada

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  • Tour To Luxor From Hurghada By Bus

    Tour To Luxor From Hurghada By Bus

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  • Day Tour To Luxor From Hurghada By Bus

    Day Tour To Luxor From Hurghada By Bus

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  • Hurghada & Nile cruise tour

    Hurghada & Nile cruise tour

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  • Day Tour To Luxor from Hurghada by Bus

    Day Tour To Luxor from Hurghada by Bus

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    Day trip to Luxor from Hurghada,Soma bay,Makadi bay,Elgouna

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  • Private Day Tour To Luxor From Marsa alam by private coach.special day

    Private Day Tour To Luxor From Marsa alam by private coach.special day

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There is no charge to visit the Colossi of Memnon to capture pictures, and most Luxor tour will make a stop here. A typical Luxor West Bank tour will pair the Colossi of Memnon with the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, although there are many other fascinating sights across the river.

Some tours cover the West Bank and East Bank in one day, packing in Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and perhaps even a shopping stop, but it’s worth allowing yourself a day for the West Bank and a day for the East, if time permits.

Things to know before you go

  • The Colossi of Memnon are a must for photographers, Instagrammers, and history buffs.
  • While you can’t enter the excavations behind the statues, it’s sometimes possible to watch archaeologists in action.
  • The terrain around the statues is flat and reasonably even, making the site easy to visit in a wheelchair or with a stroller.

How to get there

The Colossi of Memnon sit a mile or so (2 kilometers) inland from the West Bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor city, but the road journey takes considerably longer as the bridge is outside the city. There’s no public transport and Egyptian city traffic can be challenging, so consider joining a tour or booking a private driver/guide.

When to get there

The Colossi of Memnon are busy throughout the day. If photography is important to you, consider arriving at sunrise, when the light on the hills behind can be spectacular, and few other travelers will be around. If not, prioritize sites such as the Valley of the Kings and end your day at the statues instead.

Why Are the Statues Called the Colossi of Memnon?

While the statues commemorate Amenhotep III, who ruled Egypt around 1400 BC, they’re overwhelmingly known by their Roman name, the Colossi of Memnon. Around 1,000 years after Amenhotep died, ancient Greeks (and, later, Romans) decided that the statues commemorated an African warrior called Memnon, who was killed during the Trojan War. Colossi is the plural of colossus, which means “giant statue.”