8-Hour Luxor East and West Bank Tour with Karnak and Valley of Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Luxor's East and West Banks on a full-day private guided tour
• 02 Visit the monumental Karnak Temple complex
• 03 Discover the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings
• 04 Admire the striking Temple of Hatshepsut
• 05 Stop at the imposing Colossi of Memnon for photos and history

Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on a full-day private guided tour across Luxor's East and West Banks. In around 8 hours, you'll explore some of the most celebrated monuments of the Pharaonic world, with time to learn the stories, symbolism, and history behind each site. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex, then head to the West Bank to see the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the striking Temple of Hatshepsut, and the imposing Colossi of Memnon for a well-rounded Luxor experience.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Luxor East and West Bank Ancient Wonders

Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on a full-day guided tour of Luxor's East and West Banks. Explore Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private air-conditioned transportation.
• Professional English-speaking tour guide.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor.
• Bottled water.
• All transfers between attractions.

What's Not Included

• Entrance tickets to archaeological sites.
• Lunch.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips and gratuities.

What to bring

• Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, especially during the summer months.
• Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Know before you go

• Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the tour.
• Please bring some cash for personal expenses and optional purchases.
• Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites are not included in the tour price.
• Lunch is not included unless requested in advance.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in Luxor.
• Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup time.
• The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces and ancient stone paths.
• Please inform us in advance about any special requirements.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel

Tour start

Hotel

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.