VIP West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Crafts

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

True VIP Comfort: Travel exclusively in a modern, pristine air-conditioned vehicle (sedan or minivan) with door-to-door pickup from any Luxor hotel, flat, or Nile cruise—no crowded tour buses or waiting on other groups.
Beat-the-Crowds Pacing: Enjoy early, flexible departure times designed to get you into the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut before the large tour groups and midday heat arrive.
Dedicated Private Guide & Driver: A dedicated Egyptologist guide stays with your party the entire time, while your private driver handles navigation, timing, and security for a seamless day.
Artisan Culture & Local Treats: Start your morning with fresh bakery croissants and ice-cold bottled water, followed by authentic live stone-carving and papyrus paper-making demonstrations at traditional West Bank workshops.
Total Flexibility: Set your own pace at every monument, take unhurried photos, and customize your tomb exploration without feeling rushed.

What's Included

Bottled water
Fresh morning bakery croissants and chilled bottled water to kick off your private morning tour.
Workshop Visits: Entry and live craft demonstrations at traditional West Bank alabaster and papyrus workshops.
English-speaking guide
All taxes and service charges
Private air-conditioned transfer
Gratuity
Monument Entry Tickets: Entrance tickets for Valley of the Kings (standard ticket covers 3 tombs) and Temple of Hatshepsut (payable directly on-site by credit/debit card).
Special Tomb Tickets: Optional entry to extra-fee tombs (such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, or Ramses VI).
Lunch & Personal Expenses: Souvenir purchases or extra meals/beverages outside provided snacks.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Direct Door-to-Door Service: We pick up and drop off at all Luxor East Bank and West Bank hotels, private flats/Airbnbs, Nile cruises, Luxor Train Station, or Luxor International Airport (LXR).
Flexible Morning Start: Choose your preferred departure time between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Early morning starts are highly recommended during warmer months to explore the Valley of the Kings comfortably before the tour bus crowds arrive.
Entry Tickets Note: Monument entrance tickets (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut) are not included and are purchased directly on-site (card payments accepted at ticket offices).
Special Tomb Access: Standard entry allows access to 3 royal tombs. Additional special tombs (such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, or Ramses VI) require extra tickets on-site, and your guide will assist you with tickets if desired.
Dress & Comfort: We recommend comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, and light cotton clothing.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • Luxor (Pass by)

    Hotel Pickup & Drive to West Bank:

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Valley of the Kings

    Explore royal pharaonic tombs carved deep into the limestone hills with your private licensed guide.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    Visit the grand cliffside terraced temple dedicated to Egypt's famous female pharaoh at Deir el-Bahari.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Luxor

    Enjoy a refreshing stop at local West Bank artisan workshops to watch live hand-carving alabaster demonstrations and ancient papyrus paper making.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Colossi of Memnon

    Stop for iconic photos at the towering Colossi of Memnon, two massive 18-meter quartzite statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have guarded Luxor’s West Bank for over 3,400 years.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Luxor (Pass by)

    Air-conditioned transfer back to their original pickup location.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Luxor Best Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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