5-Hour Luxor West Bank Tour with Valley of the Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Valley of the Kings and its rock-cut New Kingdom tombs
• 02 Visit 3 prominent tombs in the royal necropolis on Luxor's West Bank
• 03 Behold the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut opposite the Valley of the Kings
• 04 Take memorable pictures in front of the Colossi of Memnon
• 05 Enjoy countryside views as you cross the Nile to the West Bank

Embark on this 5-hour tour to discover the ancient Egyptian history of Luxor, the city of the dead on the West Bank of Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings to behold ancient tombs and statues, explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and take memorable pictures in front of the Colossi of Memnon - two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned during the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt.

Embark on this 5-hour tour to discover the ancient Egyptian history of Luxor, the city of the dead on the West Bank of Thebes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Luxor West Bank and Ancient Tombs Tour

• Pick-up from your hotel in Luxor.

• Drive to the West Bank, crossing the River Nile and enjoying countryside views with your Egyptian tour guide. The ride takes approximately 35-40 minutes.

• Visit the rock-cut tombs of the New Kingdom kings and see 3 prominent tombs at the Valley of the Kings.

• Stop at the Alabaster factory and behold the ancient tombs of the pharaohs.

• Proceed to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, situated opposite the Valley of the Kings.

• End the tour at the Colossi of Memnon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation

• Egyptology tour guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary

• Tipping for the guide and driver

• Any personal expenses

• Lunch is optional on this tour.

Know before you go

• There are 63 tombs at the Valley of the Kings - you are allowed to visit 3 out of 11 open tombs for public viewing.

• To see the tombs of Tut Ankh Amun, Rameses VI, and Seti I, you need an extra ticket.

• You will need to pay the entrance fees for the sightseeing by card.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1340420, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.