Private Full-Day Luxor West Bank Tour – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Tombs

  • Luxor
  • 0 booked
  • Duration: 6 Hours
  • Language: English

Overview

Discover the remarkable history of ancient Thebes on a private full-day tour of Luxor’s West Bank. This comprehensive experience combines royal tombs, magnificent temples, ancient villages, and some of the most iconic monuments in Egypt.

Begin your day with pickup from your hotel in Luxor and cross to the West Bank in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle. Your first stop is the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal necropolis where many New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in decorated rock-cut tombs.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, one of Luxor’s most recognizable monuments. Then visit the Valley of the Queens, an ancient burial area associated with royal wives, children, and other members of the royal family.

Your tour continues to Deir el-Medina, the ancient village of the craftsmen who worked on the royal tombs, followed by Medinet Habu, the impressive mortuary temple of Ramses III.

End your West Bank adventure with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to your hotel in Luxor.

The tour is private, allowing you to explore at a comfortable pace with personalized attention from your guide. Depending on the option selected, entrance tickets and lunch can also be included.


Highlights

  • Explore the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Discover the Valley of the Queens
  • Explore the ancient workers’ village of Deir el-Medina
  • Visit the impressive Medinet Habu Temple
  • See the famous Colossi of Memnon
  • Learn about ancient Egyptian history with a professional Egyptologist
  • Enjoy private round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Choose an option with or without entrance tickets
  • Add lunch depending on the selected package

What’s Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
  • Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Egyptologist guide if selected
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • Visits to all attractions listed in the itinerary
  • Entrance tickets if the selected option includes tickets
  • Lunch if the selected option includes lunch
  • All applicable service charges and taxes

What’s Excluded

  • Entrance tickets if the ticket option is not selected
  • Professional guide if the guide option is not selected
  • Lunch if not included in the selected package
  • Special entrance tickets for additional tombs
  • Drinks with lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities

Why Choose This Tour?

This private Luxor West Bank tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore the major archaeological attractions of ancient Thebes in one comprehensive day.

Instead of joining a large group, you will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and have the flexibility to enjoy each archaeological site at a comfortable pace. A professional Egyptologist guide can provide detailed explanations about the pharaohs, royal tombs, temples, and daily life in ancient Egypt.

With different booking options available, you can select a package that includes the guide, entrance tickets, and lunch according to your preferences.


Trip Info

Duration: Full Day

Tour Type: Private Tour

Starting Point: Your hotel in Luxor

Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Guide: Professional Egyptologist guide, depending on selected option

Entrance Tickets: Included only when the ticket option is selected

Lunch: Included only with the selected package

Destination: Luxor West Bank


Important Information

  • The tour is private and designed for your group only.
  • Entrance tickets depend on the option selected during booking.
  • Additional tickets may be required for special tombs such as Tutankhamun.
  • The availability of specific tombs may change according to local regulations and conservation work.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
  • Luxor can be very hot, particularly during the summer months.
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and sufficient water.
  • The order of the sites may be adjusted according to local conditions and opening hours.
  • Photography rules vary between archaeological sites.
  • Please follow the instructions of your guide and site staff.

What To Expect

Pickup from Your Hotel

Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor at the agreed departure time. Travel comfortably to the West Bank of the Nile and begin your exploration of ancient Thebes.

Valley of the Kings

Start your tour at the Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt’s most famous archaeological sites. Explore the royal necropolis where many New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in tombs carved into the surrounding limestone mountains.

Enter the standard tombs available with your ticket and admire the colorful inscriptions and scenes depicting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

The standard entrance ticket generally provides access to a selection of royal tombs, while special tombs such as Tutankhamun may require an additional ticket.

Temple of Hatshepsut

Continue to the spectacular Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built for Queen Hatshepsut, the temple is famous for its impressive terraces, columns, reliefs, and dramatic location beneath the cliffs.

Learn about Hatshepsut’s reign and explore one of the most distinctive monuments of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Valley of the Queens

Next, visit the Valley of the Queens, a royal necropolis located near the Valley of the Kings. The site contains tombs associated with queens, royal children, and other members of the royal family.

Explore the archaeological area and learn more about the royal families of the New Kingdom.

Deir el-Medina – Valley of the Artisans

Continue to Deir el-Medina, the ancient settlement where the craftsmen and artisans responsible for decorating the royal tombs lived.

Discover the remains of the village and learn about the daily lives of the skilled workers who created many of the magnificent tombs in the Theban Necropolis.

Medinet Habu Temple

Visit Medinet Habu, the large mortuary temple of Ramses III and one of the best-preserved temple complexes on Luxor’s West Bank.

Admire its massive entrance, courtyards, columns, and detailed reliefs while your guide explains the history of Ramses III and the significance of the temple.

Colossi of Memnon

End your sightseeing with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Take photographs beside these iconic monuments and learn about their connection to the large mortuary temple that once stood behind them.

Return to Your Hotel

After completing your West Bank tour, relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle and return to your hotel in Luxor.

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FAQs
  • Entrance tickets are included only if you select the ticket-inclusive option when booking.

  • A professional Egyptologist guide is available depending on the option selected.

  • Lunch is included with the package that specifically includes Car + Guide + Entry + Lunch. Other options may not include lunch.

  • Yes. The tour includes private round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Yes, if available, but the tomb of Tutankhamun requires a separate entrance ticket and is not normally part of the standard Valley of the Kings ticket.

  • Yes. Since this is a private tour, the itinerary can be enjoyed at a comfortable pace and is suitable for families, couples, solo travelers, and small groups.

  • Pickup from a Nile cruise may be possible depending on the cruise location and schedule. Please select the appropriate pickup option or contact us before booking.

  • The tour is designed as a full-day experience. The exact duration can vary depending on traffic, time spent at each attraction, and the selected package.

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