Full-Day Private Tour of Luxor's West Bank
- Begin your day with pickup from your Luxor hotel, Nile cruise, or Luxor River port in a comfortable minibus.
Drive to the West Bank of Luxor while listening to your guide's engaging introduction to the history of ancient Thebes, now known as Luxor.
Arrive at the Valley of the Kings and stop briefly at the Visitor Center for an overview of the site.
Explore the burial area with guidance from your guide before entering the tombs independently, as guides cannot accompany visitors inside the cemeteries.
Walk through the rock-cut chambers and tunnels, and admire the painted rooms and hieroglyph-covered passageways inside the tombs of Egypt's rulers.
You may choose to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun for an additional fee if desired.
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and admire its striking geometric columns carved into the cliffside.
Learn about the history of the temple and the life of Queen Hatshepsut while exploring the courtyards, statues, and hieroglyphs.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon and take memorable photographs of the towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Hear the stories and legends connected to the statues and observe the Roman inscriptions carved into the stone.
Visit the alabaster factory and browse hand-cut alabaster pieces available for purchase as souvenirs.
Conclude the excursion with a comfortable return transfer to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
