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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Luxor's ancient monuments across the west and east banks
• 02 Admire Karnak Temple, one of the most outstanding examples of worship in history
• 03 See the dramatic terraces of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
• 04 Visit the Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings

Embark on an immersive 8-hour journey through Luxor's west and east banks, visiting some of ancient Egypt's most iconic sites. Explore the Valley of the Kings, admire the dramatic terraces of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut rising into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, and see the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two of the city's most remarkable monuments, with lunch included during the tour.

Its three massive terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Luxor West and East Bank Exploration

• Begin your trip with pickup from your hotel in Luxor, where you will join a group for the day's tour.
• Visit the west bank of Luxor, also known as the Valley of the Kings or the Valley of the Gates of the Kings.
• Explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Its three massive terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
• Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, where you will see the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
• Stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
• Visit Karnak Temple, the most outstanding example of worship in history. It is dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, representing the Theban triad. Listen to an explanation of this ancient history.
• Proceed to Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom and completed by Ramses II.
• Finally, transfer back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the East Bank
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• Entry fees to the temples
• Tips
• Spanish, German, or French guide (available at an extra cost)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in the West Bank (available at an extra cost 5$ per person)

What to bring

• Passport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.