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Private Luxor East & West Bank Highlights Tour – 8 Hours with Lunch
Discover the best of Luxor in one unforgettable day as you explore both the East and West Banks with your private Egyptologist guide.
Your journey begins on the West Bank, where you will visit the world-famous Valley of the Kings, including the remarkable Tomb of King Tutankhamun (optional) and other beautifully decorated royal tombs such as Ramses III, IV, and IX. Continue to the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most impressive architectural masterpieces, followed by a stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon.
Afterward, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant before crossing to the East Bank.
In the afternoon, explore the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built, and admire its grand hypostyle hall and sacred lake. Then visit the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully preserved in the heart of the city.
Throughout the tour, enjoy the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Any Luxor accommodation
Itinerary
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1Valley of the Kings
This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses V, Tomb of Ramses III, the Tomb of Merenptah ,King tut Tomb .
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Colossi of Memnon
Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. He was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tut.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Temple of Karnak
Karnak in the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
6Avenue of Sphinxes
Avenue of Sphinxes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Tomb of Ramses VI
Tomb of Ramses VI
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Tomb of Ramses III
Tomb of King Ramses III
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
King Tutankhamun
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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