Private Half-Day Luxor Tour – Valley of the Kings, Queens & Hatshepsut

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

Overview

Make the most of your time in Luxor with a private half-day tour exploring some of the most famous archaeological sites on the West Bank of the Nile.

Your experience begins with convenient pickup from your hotel in Luxor. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, built for one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers. Then visit the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues associated with the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

The tour concludes with a visit to the Valley of the Queens, an ancient royal burial area where queens and members of the royal family were laid to rest.

The private format gives you greater flexibility with departure times and sightseeing pace. You can also upgrade your experience to include a professional Egyptologist guide, entrance tickets, and lunch depending on the option selected.


Highlights

  • Explore Luxor’s West Bank on a private half-day tour
  • Visit the famous Valley of the Kings
  • Discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • See the monumental Colossi of Memnon
  • Explore the Valley of the Queens
  • Enjoy private round-trip hotel transfers
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Choose your preferred departure time
  • Add an Egyptologist guide if selected
  • Add entrance tickets and lunch depending on your booking option

What’s Excluded

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

Why Choose This Tour?

This private Luxor half-day tour is ideal for travelers who want to visit the major West Bank attractions without joining a large group.

The private vehicle allows you to travel comfortably between the archaeological sites while avoiding the inconvenience of arranging separate taxis or joining a crowded coach tour.

With flexible departure options and upgrade choices, you can select the experience that best matches your schedule and budget.


Trip Info

Duration: Half Day

Tour Type: Private Tour

Starting Point: Your hotel in Luxor

Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Guide: Egyptologist guide available depending on selected option

Languages: English, German, or Spanish guide options may be available depending on selection

Tickets: Available depending on selected option

Lunch: Available as an optional upgrade


Important Information

  • This is a private tour with flexible departure options.
  • Entrance tickets, guide services, and lunch depend on the option selected when booking.
  • Some tombs require additional entrance tickets.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • The archaeological sites can be very hot, especially during the summer.
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
  • The itinerary may be adjusted according to site opening hours and local conditions.
  • Photography rules may vary between archaeological sites.
  • Please follow all instructions provided by your guide and site staff.

What To Expect

Pickup from Your Hotel

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor at your selected departure time. Meet your driver and begin your private journey to Luxor’s West Bank.

Valley of the Kings

Begin your sightseeing at the Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt’s most famous archaeological sites. Explore the desert valley where many New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in tombs carved into the surrounding cliffs.

Discover the beautifully decorated tombs and learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. The specific tombs available for entry depend on the entrance ticket and local site regulations.

Temple of Hatshepsut

Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built for Queen Hatshepsut, the temple is known for its impressive terraces, colonnades, and dramatic location beneath the limestone cliffs.

Learn about the life and reign of Hatshepsut and explore one of the most distinctive monuments on Luxor’s West Bank.

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

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

Valley of the Queens

Continue to the Valley of the Queens, an ancient burial site used for queens, royal children, and other members of the royal family.

Explore the area and discover its decorated tombs while learning more about the royal families of ancient Egypt.

Return to Your Hotel

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

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FAQs
  • Entrance tickets depend on the option selected when booking. You can choose a package with or without entrance tickets.

  • An Egyptologist guide is available depending on the selected option. English, German, and Spanish guide options may be available.

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

  • Yes. The tour offers flexible departure times, subject to availability.

  • Yes. Lunch can be added depending on the booking option you select.

  • The tomb of Tutankhamun requires a separate ticket and is not normally included in the standard Valley of the Kings entrance ticket. It can be added separately if available.

  • The tour starts from hotels in Luxor. If you are staying on a Nile cruise, pickup arrangements may be available depending on the cruise location and schedule.

  • The sightseeing portion is designed as a half-day experience. The total duration can vary depending on your departure time, traffic, time spent at each attraction, and the selected tour options.

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