Best of Luxor: Full-Day East & West Bank Private Tour

5.0 (21 reviews) Luxor, Egypt
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Duration8h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Luxor's East and West Banks in a private day visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple.

Choose private transport, an Egyptologist-led tour, or a complete package with standard entry tickets and lunch at a local restaurant. Travel by private A/C vehicle with hotel or Nile cruise pickup and bottled water.

With a guide option, enjoy engaging stories, a pace suited to your group, and time for photos and comfort breaks. Share your interests before the tour so we can plan your day. Shopping stops are made only at your request.

Visits follow site opening hours; guiding inside tombs follows site rules. The Valley of the Queens and special tomb tickets are optional extras, agreed and priced separately before purchase. Check your selected option: a guide, entry tickets and lunch are included only where stated.

Options

Private Car + Guide

Private car & Egyptologist: Private A/C car, Egyptologist, pickup & bottled water for all five sites. Entrance tickets and lunch are not included.
Pickup included

Full Package + Private Felucca

Private Nile felucca: Approx. 1-hour private sail for your party; wind/weather dependent. Sunset subject to timing. Price is per person.
Duration: 10 hours: Allow about 9-10 hours for sightseeing, lunch and sailing. Pickup is coordinated around site opening hours.
Guide, Entry Tickets & Lunch: Private A/C car, Egyptologist, lunch & standard entry to Kings Valley, Hatshepsut, Karnak & Luxor. Special tombs extra.
Pickup included

Car & Driver Only

Private transport only: Private A/C car, driver, pickup & bottled water for all five sites. No guide, entrance tickets or lunch included.
Pickup included

Car + Guide + Entry Tickets

Guide & main-site tickets: Private A/C car, Egyptologist & standard entry to Kings Valley, Hatshepsut, Karnak & Luxor. Lunch/special tombs extra.
Pickup included

What's included

  • A bottle of water during your trip
  • Standard entry: Kings Valley, Hatshepsut, Karnak & Luxor Temple (Tickets packages only)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off - All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Local restaurant lunch (Lunch options only). Dietary requests checked in advance.
  • Private Egyptologist (Guide options): engaging stories, flexible pace, photo and comfort breaks.
  • Optional Valley of the Queens visit and other extras, agreed and priced separately before purchase
  • Tipping
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Standard site tickets excluded from options without Entry Tickets; special tomb tickets excluded from all options.

What to expect

  1. Valley of the Kings
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore the royal burial valley and visit three standard tombs open on the day, subject to site availability. With a guide option, your Egyptologist introduces the tombs before you explore their painted interiors independently, in line with site rules. Standard admission is included only with an Entry Tickets option; otherwise it is paid separately. Special tombs, including Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses VI, require separate tickets and are optional.
  2. Temple of Hatshepsut
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Hatshepsut's terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari, set against the West Bank cliffs. Explore its courtyards, colonnades and reliefs, with time for photographs. Your Egyptologist explains the queen's reign when a guide option is booked. Standard admission is included only with an Entry Tickets option; otherwise it is paid separately.
  3. Colossi of Memnon
    15m
    Pause for photographs at the two monumental statues of Amenhotep III on Luxor's West Bank. This short outdoor stop is free of charge and is included in every tour option.
  4. The Karnak Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore Karnak's monumental courtyards, towering columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall and sacred lake. A guide option includes explanations from your private Egyptologist, followed by time to take photographs and explore at your own pace. Standard admission is included only with an Entry Tickets option; otherwise it is paid separately.
  5. Luxor Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, exploring its grand entrance, statues, courtyards and colonnades. With a guide option, learn how the temple connected royal ceremonies with the ancient city of Thebes. Allow time for photographs before your return transfer. Standard admission is included only with an Entry Tickets option; otherwise it is paid separately.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup and return are available from hotels, Nile cruise boats and other addresses within the listed Luxor pickup area. Provide your accommodation name and exact location when booking. We will confirm your pickup time before the tour; be ready in the hotel lobby or cruise reception. Share your interests, preferred walking pace and any dietary requirements in advance so we can plan the day and check meal suitability. Visits are scheduled around site opening hours. For airport pickup, provide your flight number and arrival time so we can confirm a suitable schedule and any applicable pickup charge before arrival. Your driver will hold a sign with your name or Luxor Visits.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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