Egypt · Archaeology

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

8 Hours Round trip from Luxor Governorate Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of famous pharaohs
02 Visit the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only Pharaonic woman to rule ancient Egypt
03 Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple
04 Discover two of Luxor's greatest temples: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple

See the temples, tombs, and monuments of Luxor on a full-day tour across both banks of the Nile with an Egyptology guide. Explore the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, visit the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, and discover the grandeur of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. This tour covers the essential features of Luxor's ancient world in a single day.

See the temples, tombs, and monuments of Luxor on a full-day tour across both banks of the Nile with an Egyptology guide.

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 Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxor East and West Bank Highlights

You will be picked up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor by your licensed tour guide and transferred by private A/C vehicle to the West Bank, where you will visit the Valley of the Kings. Many kings are buried here, including King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah, and Amonhotep II.
This will be followed by a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only Pharaonic woman who reigned in ancient Egypt. You will then continue to the Colossi of Memnon, which constitute the remains of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple. Before the tour ends, visit Karnak Temple, one of the greatest examples of worship in the history of Luxor.
Your tour will end with a visit to Luxor Temple, built by two pharaohs from different dynasties.