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

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Valley of The Kings

  Your accredited Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your Luxor hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and take you to the legendary Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile. This ancient royal necropolis is home to dozens of rock-cut tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom, beautifully decorated with vivid carvings and sacred texts that reveal the beliefs of the afterlife. During your visit, you will explore several of the most impressive tombs, with the option to enhance your experience by entering the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun, one of the most iconic archaeological discoveries in the world.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Temple of Hatshepsut

  The tour then continues to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a stunning terraced monument carved into the limestone cliffs. Dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, the temple is a masterpiece of ancient architecture, with grand colonnades, detailed reliefs, and dramatic views over the surrounding desert landscape.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Colossi of Memnon

  Then visit the Colossi of Memnon, two towering stone statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Standing proudly on the West Bank for more than 3,000 years.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Temple of Karnak

  After exploring the West Bank highlights, you will cross to the East Bank to visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest temple sites in the world, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Wander through its monumental pylons, sacred avenues, and the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall with its forest of towering columns, bringing ancient Thebes to life before returning to your hotel.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Luxor Temple

  Finally, you will end your day at the beautiful Luxor Temple, a stunning sanctuary located in the heart of the city, originally built for the rejuvenation of kingship. Illuminated at sunset, its grand statues, elegant colonnades, and the famous Avenue of Sphinxes create a magical atmosphere that perfectly concludes your journey through ancient Thebes before returning to your hotel.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• What to Bring & Wear To make your experience more comfortable and enjoyable, we recommend bringing: • Comfortable walking shoes (essential for all tours) • A hat or cap for sun protection • Sunglasses • Light and breathable clothing (shorts or cotton clothes are ideal in summer) • Sunscreen / sunblock • A small umbrella (optional, useful for strong sun or unexpected weather) • Hand sanitizer for personal use

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