Luxor West Bank Private Tour: Kings, Queens & 6 Sites

5.0 (7 reviews) Luxor, Egypt
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore six highlights of Luxor's West Bank on a private tour: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina and the Valley of the Queens. Enjoy an Egyptian breakfast of foul and falafel along the way.

Choose the tour option that suits you. A guide and standard entrance tickets are included only when expressly listed in your selected option. Special tomb tickets are not included. With a guide option, hear the stories behind the monuments, with a flexible pace and time for photos and rest breaks. Shopping stops are made only at your request. Visits follow site opening hours and tomb availability.

Please check your option before booking: the airport-transfer-only option provides transport only and does not include this sightseeing tour, breakfast, a guide or attraction tickets.

Options

Car + Guide + Entry Tickets

Guide & standard site tickets: Private A/C car, Egyptologist, 5 paid sites' standard entry, free Memnon stop & breakfast. Special tomb tickets extra.
Pickup included

Private Car + Guide

Private car & Egyptologist: Private A/C car, Egyptologist & Egyptian breakfast. Six West Bank sites. Entrance and special tomb tickets excluded.
Pickup included

Car & Driver Only

Private transport for 6 sites: Private A/C car and driver, six West Bank stops & Egyptian breakfast. Guide, entrance and special tomb tickets excluded.
Pickup included

Airport Transfer Only

Private airport transfer only: Private transfer to OR from Luxor Airport only. No sightseeing, guide, site tickets or breakfast. Confirm flight and pickup.
Pickup included

What's included

  • A bottle of water during your trip
  • Hotel/cruise pickup and return for sightseeing options; airport pickup costs extra
  • Egyptian breakfast of foul and falafel (sightseeing options only; not Airport Transfer Only)
  • Licensed Egyptologist (Guide options): engaging stories, questions, photo and comfort breaks
  • Standard entry to Kings, Queens, Hatshepsut, Habu & Deir el-Medina (Entry Tickets option only)
  • All service charges & taxes
  • All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
  • Site tickets unless Entry Tickets option selected; special tomb tickets excluded in all options.
  • Pick up from Airport - $15.00 per booking
  • Optional activities and tips
  • Tipping

What to expect

  1. Valley of the Kings
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore the royal burial valley and three standard tombs open on the day, subject to availability. With a guide option, hear the history before entering the painted interiors independently, in line with site rules. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option; otherwise it is paid separately. Special tombs, including Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses V/VI, require separate tickets and are optional.
  2. Temple of Hatshepsut
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore Hatshepsut's terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari, framed by the West Bank cliffs. Walk through its courtyards and colonnades, with time to appreciate the reliefs and take photographs. With a guide option, learn about the queen's reign and the temple's purpose. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option; otherwise it is paid separately.
  3. Colossi of Memnon
    15m
    Pause beside the two monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III for photographs and views across the West Bank. This short outdoor stop introduces the remains of the king's once vast mortuary temple. The stop is included in all sightseeing options and requires no admission ticket.
  4. Temple of Medinat Habu
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Discover the mortuary temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu, with its monumental gateways, courtyards and detailed carved scenes. With a guide option, learn how the reliefs express royal power and ancient religious beliefs, then enjoy time for photographs. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option; otherwise it is paid separately.
  5. Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore Deir el-Medina, the village of the skilled workers who created the royal tombs. Visit tombs open on the day and see their painted scenes, with historical context from your guide when that option is selected. Tomb access is subject to site rules and availability. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option; otherwise it is paid separately.
  6. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Valley of the Queens, the burial ground of royal wives and children, and explore tombs open on the day. With a guide option, learn about the people buried here and the meaning of their painted scenes. Standard admission is included only with the Entry Tickets option; otherwise it is paid separately. Special tombs, including Nefertari if open, are optional and require separate tickets.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For sightseeing options, pickup and return are available from Luxor hotels and Nile cruise boats on the East and West Banks. Provide your accommodation name and exact location when booking. We will confirm your pickup time before the tour; wait in the hotel lobby or cruise reception. Your representative will hold a sign with your name. Share your interests, preferred walking pace and dietary requirements in advance so we can plan the day and check breakfast suitability. Visits follow site opening hours. Airport pickup for a sightseeing tour costs $15 per booking; train-station pickup is available on request. Send arrival details in advance. The Airport Transfer Only option covers only the booked transfer to or from Luxor Airport, with no sightseeing tour.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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