Two-Day Private Explorer: Valley of the Kings & Ancient Temples.

Luxor, Egypt
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

100% Private & Tailored: Completely private air-conditioned vehicle and personal driver dedicated solely to your group, allowing you to explore the East and West Banks entirely at your own pace without being rushed by a large tour bus crowd.
Flexible & Transparent Design: A lean, customizable itinerary that keeps costs fair by letting travelers pick and pay for only the specific tomb and temple admissions they want to see, avoiding inflated all-inclusive package markups.
Seamless Two-Bank Mastery: Perfectly split over two days to cover the ultimate highlights—conquering the royal tombs and cliffside terraces of the West Bank on Day 1, followed by the towering hypostyle columns and illuminated evening atmosphere of the East Bank on Day 2.

What's included

  • Private Egyptologist guide throughout the trip
  • Pick-up and drop-off service
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuity and tips
  • Meals and food are excluded, but your driver will be happy to stop at local restaurants or cafes where you can purchase your own lunch and refreshments whenever you choose
  • Explore vibrant subterranean pharaoh tombs carved into the West Bank mountains. General entry includes 3 tombs.
  • Admire the stunning multi-tiered terraces of Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple, dramatically carved into the sheer limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
  • Wander through the colossal hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple, surrounded by towering papyrus-shaped columns and ancient stone sanctuaries.
  • Wander through the majestic colonnades and illuminated statues of Ramses II at Luxor Temple, nestled right in the heart of the city.

What to expect

Day 1: West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Colossi
  1. Valley of the Kings
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Step into the final resting place of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, descending into elaborately painted subterranean tombs covered in vibrant, thousands-of-years-old hieroglyphs and sacred funerary texts.
  2. Temple of Hatshepsut
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Admire the architectural brilliance of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a breathtaking structure carved directly into sheer limestone cliffs. Explore its grand colonnaded terraces, ancient shrines, and detailed reliefs dedicated to one of Egypt's most successful female pharaohs.
  3. Colossi of Memnon
    30m
    Stop at the towering twin statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon, to capture stunning photos and hear the brief history of these ancient guardians standing watch over the West Bank.
Day 2: East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temples
  1. The Karnak Temple
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Wander through the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple, surrounded by massive, intricately carved sandstone columns that tower toward the sky. Explore this vast ancient sanctuary dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, filled with towering obelisks, sacred lakes, and millennia of monumental history.
  2. Avenue of Sphinxes
    30m
    Walk along the breathtaking, recently restored Avenue of the Sphinxes, a majestic 2.7-kilometer ancient pathway flanked by hundreds of human and ram-headed statues that once linked the great temples of Karnak and Luxor.
  3. Luxor Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore the magnificent Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at dusk or glowing in the afternoon sun, featuring towering statues of Ramses II and colossal pylons. Wander through ancient courtyards and open-air sanctuaries that served as the grand setting for ancient festivals and coronations.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will warmly greet you with a sign bearing your name from your hotel or location.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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