Luxor 2-Day Private Tour: East & West Bank Highlights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
West Bank: Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon - Half-Day
10 stops
1
Tomb of Ramses III
Part of an approximately two-hour visit to the Valley of the Kings. Ramses III is one possible regular tomb; the actual three tombs visited depend on opening and availability that day. With a guide option, hear the historical context and agree a meeting point before independent exploration inside, in line with site rules. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option. Tutankhamun and other special tombs cost extra.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
2
Tomb of Ramases IX
Ramses IX is another possible regular tomb during the same Valley of the Kings visit. Explore its painted burial corridors if open; a different standard tomb may be visited depending on availability. This stop is part of the three regular tombs covered by standard admission, which is included only with the Entry Tickets option.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Tomb of Merenptah
Merenptah is one possible regular tomb within the same Valley of the Kings visit. Entry depends on which tombs are open that day; the actual selection may change. It requires the Valley of the Kings standard admission ticket and is not a free-entry site. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option. Special tomb tickets are separate optional extras.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
Optional extra within the Valley of the Kings, only if requested and open on the day. This tomb requires its own ticket and is not included in any standard Entry Tickets package. Agree the extra cost and time before purchase. Travelers who skip it continue with the regular tomb visit.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Visit the terraced mortuary temple of Hatshepsut beneath the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Explore its courtyards and reliefs, with time for photographs. With a guide option, learn about her reign and the temple's setting before exploring at your group's pace. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Colossi of Memnon
Standing tall and silent at the entrance to the Theban necropolis, the Colossi of Memnon are two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, each rising over 18 meters high. These iconic monuments have watched over Luxor’s West Bank for more than 3,400 years and once guarded the entrance to a now-vanished mortuary temple. Though weathered by time and legend—especially the ancient tales of the "singing statue"—they remain one of Luxor’s most photographed and awe-inspiring landmarks.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Tombs of the Nobles - Luxor (Pass by)
Pass the area of the Tombs of the Nobles, also known as the Valley of the Nobles, along the West Bank route. This is a pass-by only, with no tomb entry included. A separate visit can be discussed in advance and is subject to opening hours, extra time and an agreed additional charge.
Howard Carter House (Pass by)
Pass the area of Howard Carter's former home on the West Bank route. This is a pass-by only; entry to the house and museum is not part of the standard itinerary. Any requested visit must be arranged and priced separately in advance.
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) (Pass by)
Pass the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Ramses II, on the West Bank route. This is not an interior temple visit. Entry can be considered as an optional extra, subject to opening hours and an agreed additional charge and schedule.
Temple of Seti I (Pass by)
Pass the Temple of Seti I area on the West Bank route. This mortuary temple is separate from Seti I's tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The standard itinerary does not include entering the temple; any requested visit is an optional extra agreed and priced in advance.
Day 2
East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temple - Half-Day
4 stops
7
Temple of Karnak
Explore Karnak during a visit of about two hours. Highlights include the Temple of Amun, the Hypostyle Hall, the sacred lake, the Temple of Ramesses III and the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I where accessible. With a guide option, enjoy historical context, questions and photo breaks as you walk through the complex. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Avenue of Sphinxes
See a section of the ancient processional avenue near the temple entrances and learn about its connection with the Opet festival when a guide is selected. This short stop does not include walking the entire avenue between Karnak and Luxor. Access follows the sites' opening rules and the entrance-ticket option booked.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Luxor Temple
Spend about one hour exploring Luxor Temple, its courtyards, columns and statues. With a guide option, discover the roles of Amenhotep III and Ramses II and the temple's connection with the Opet festival. Allow time for photos and independent exploration. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option; an illuminated evening visit is not guaranteed.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Mummification Museum (Pass by)
Pass the Mummification Museum on the Nile Corniche. The standard East Bank visit covers Karnak and Luxor Temple; entry to this museum is not included. If interested, request a separate visit in advance so availability, extra time and the additional cost can be confirmed.

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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