Egypt · Archaeology

Full-Day Luxor Highlights Tour: East and West Banks

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore both the East and West Banks of Luxor in one day
  • 02 Visit the Valley of the Kings and its ancient royal tombs
  • 03 See the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut built into the cliff face
  • 04 Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, remnants of Amenhotep III’s temple
  • 05 Discover Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest ancient temple complexes
  • 06 Visit Luxor Temple with a qualified Egyptologist guide
  • 07 Enjoy lunch during the tour
  • 08 Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with pickup and drop-off in Luxor

Discover the timeless wonders of Luxor on a full-day journey across both the East and West Banks of the Nile. Accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist guide, explore some of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites, from royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings to the monumental temples of Karnak and Luxor.

Your day also includes visits to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, along with lunch and transport by air-conditioned minivan. This is an ideal way to experience Luxor’s extraordinary blend of archaeology, history, and sacred heritage in a single day.

Accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist guide, explore some of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites, from royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings to the monumental temples of Karnak and Luxor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Luxor
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pick up and transfer to west bank

You will be picked up from your hotel between 08:00.9:00 am in an air conditioned van by your Egyptologist tour guide. First you will go to the west band, it is known as the city of dead and is the funerary complex of the  Ancient Egyptians.

Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and Memnon Colossi Visit

You will visit the valley of kings, the ancient cemetery of Pharaohs of the new kingdom. Hidden in the mountains between the tow limestone hills of Gurna the valley of kings holds 63 registered  tombs and 3 more tombs have recently been found. You will then visit the Hatshepsut Temple that is a mortuary temple with a unique design as it is the only temple in Egypt built in terrace formation into the cliff face.

Hatshepsut was a famous female pharaoh who wore a false beard and all the trappings of male pharaohs in order to claim the throne for herself. Then visit the Memnon statues, the only remaining statues fronting the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III and show the pharaoh sitting on his throne. Next, go across the Nile to the East Bank for lunch at Maro restaurant (drinks not included). 

Karnak & Luxor temples Visit

The last stop in this tour is the Karnak Temples, the largest ancient temple complex in Egypt. Karnak Temple complex is one of the major sites of Egypt and within its bounds the sacred energies of Ancient Egypt can still be felt. You will also see the Luxor Temple known as Temple of the Gods. You will then be taken back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in the program

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • We pick up all travelers from the Hotels, Cruises and ports of Luxor

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Luxor.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Luxor.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Luxor..

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