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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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
Fuel, tolls, and parking fees
Professional Egyptologist guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off
Assistance with luggage
Tipping (optional)
What to expect
Luxor
30m
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.
Valley of the Kings
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Temple of Hatshepsut
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
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.
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Colossi of Memnon
30m
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.
Luxor
30m
Return to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor, completing a comprehensive exploration of Luxor’s West Bank in comfort and style.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup from hotels or Nile cruises; please be ready 10 minutes early.
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
