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Experience the grandeur of Luxor’s West Bank with a full-day private tour exploring ancient temples and royal tombs. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, and the elegant Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a tribute to the powerful female ruler. Discover the Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina), offering insight into royal family burials and the lives of craftsmen who built the tombs. Explore Medinat Habu Temple, known for its striking reliefs and history, and see the iconic Colossi of Memnon, standing tall for millennia. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide, ensuring a comfortable, informative, and memorable day immersed in ancient Egyptian history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup from hotels or Nile cruises; please be ready 10 minutes early.
Itinerary
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1Luxor
The tour begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Valley of the Kings
Your first stop is the Valley of the Kings, the famous necropolis where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried. Enter select tombs to admire intricate hieroglyphics and vibrant wall paintings that depict the journey to the afterlife. Your guide provides detailed explanations of the symbolism and history behind each tomb.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a striking terraced mortuary temple built against limestone cliffs. Learn about Hatshepsut’s reign and explore the temple’s beautifully preserved reliefs depicting her divine birth and trade expeditions.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Continue to the Valley of the Queens, where royal wives and children were laid to rest. The tombs offer a quieter, more intimate insight into the funerary practices of ancient Egypt.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
Then, explore the Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina), home to the craftsmen who constructed the royal tombs, and discover their inscriptions, dwellings, and daily life.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Temple d'Amon (Médinet Habou)
Afterward, visit Medinat Habu Temple, the mortuary temple of Ramses III, renowned for its massive walls and detailed reliefs illustrating battles, rituals, and ancient Egyptian art.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7Colossi of Memnon
Conclude your West Bank tour with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues that once guarded a vast mortuary temple, providing a perfect photo opportunity.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Luxor
Return to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor, completing a comprehensive exploration of Luxor’s West Bank in comfort and style.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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