Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) Tours
While not as well preserved as nearby Medinet Habu, this mortuary temple dedicated to Ramses II, dating to 1258 BC, still has more than enough to interest the visitor. In the inner sanctuary, for example, the majority of the columns in the hypostyle hall are still standing, as are a number of osirid statues standing sentinel at the entrance, albeit mostly without heads.
As is typical with such structures, giant wall reliefs trumpet the pharaoh’s military accomplishments and proclaim his immortality. But also on view are parts of the fallen Colossus of Ramses, which in Shelley’s poem Ozymandias (“Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”) became a powerful warning against hubris.
Practical Info
The Ramesseum is on the western bank of the Nile, and is best visited in conjunction with the nearby Medinet Habu.
44 Tours and Activities to Experience Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)

2 Day Luxor Highlights Tour from Safaga to Luxor

Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks

Private Tour Valley of the Kings and Queens and Hatshepsut Temple

Private Nefertari and King Tut's Tombs, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple

Private Guided Tour to Valley of the Kings

Full Day Tour to Best Monuments of Luxor from Luxor

Private Tour: valley of the queens,Carter House,Temple of Seti, Ramesseum Temple

Full Day Tour to Best Monuments of Luxor's West Bank

Howard Carter House & Ramesseum Temple Half-day Tour From Luxor

8 Hour Tour to Nefertari & King Tut's Tomb, Queen Hatshepsut & Karnak Temples

Full Day Historical Tour in Luxor

Tour to Ramesseum, Habu Temples, and the Valley of the Nobles

Private Luxor Highlights in Two Days

Private The Best of Luxor in 3 Days from Luxor

Ramesseum Temple, Habu Temple and Valley Of The Nobles

Ramesseum Temple 3 Hours Tour from Luxor

Private 4-Day Best of Luxor from Luxor

Ramesseum Temple & Medenit Habu Tour

Luxor Full Day tour from Luxor Airport with Lunch and Guide

3 Days tour to see the best ancient monuments of Luxor Dendera and Abydos

Full Day Tour to Best Monuments of Luxor from Luxor

Private 7-Day Journey from Luxor to Surrounding Areas

Temple of Medinat Habu and Ramesseum Tour in Luxor

Private Tour of Ramesseum Temple and Carter House from Luxor
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