Egypt · Archaeology

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

8 Hours Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to some of ancient Egypt's most famous royal tombs
  • 02 Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built for the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt
  • 03 See the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III
  • 04 Marvel at Karnak Temples, dedicated to the God Amon, Mut, and Khonsu
  • 05 Discover Luxor Temple, built by Amunhotep III and completed by Ramesses II

See Luxor's most famous ancient sites on both sides of the Nile in one day. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. This full-day tour brings together some of the city's most important archaeological and historic landmarks.

Visit the Valley of the Kings to admire the magnificence of the architecture used for burial.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Luxor
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

East and West Bank of the Nile Tour in Luxor

  • Start the tour with pickup from your hotel in Luxor by your Egyptologist guide, then transfer to the West Bank.

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings to admire the magnificence of the architecture used for burial. Many kings are buried in this valley. The best-known tombs include King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah, and Amenhotep II.

  • Move on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty, approximately 1490 to 1469 B.C. She was the only pharaonic woman to reign in ancient Egypt.

  • Pass by the Colossi of Memnon, which are the remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

  • Continue driving to the East Bank of Luxor to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Proceed to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.

  • End your tour with a visit to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III during the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.

  • Drive back to your hotel in Luxor.

Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple

Where this trip takes you

Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup services from your hotel and return

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour

  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Any extras not mentioned in the program

  • Tips

Know before you go

Children Policy

  • Kids up to 5 years are free of charge.

  • For children from 6 to 11 years, pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing a parent's room.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Luxor.

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