Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks

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Full-Day Luxor Tour – Highlights of the West & East Banks

Tour Duration: ~7 hours
Pickup & Drop-off: Your hotel in Luxor or the harbor
Transport: Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide: Licensed Egyptologist

Tour Overview:
Explore the most iconic ancient monuments of Luxor, covering both the West and East Banks. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples. Your expert Egyptologist guide will provide in-depth insights, with free time to explore at each site.

West Bank:

Valley of the Kings

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

Colossi of Memnon

East Bank:
4. Karnak Temple Complex
5. Luxor Temple

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ Included: Egyptologist guide, transport, lunch, hotel pick-up & drop-off
❌ Not Included: Entrance fees, extras, gratuities (recommended)

What's Included

Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Private Tour
Qualified Egyptologist guide

Before the tour you have the possibility of optional hot air ballooning.
Gratuities (recommended)
All entrance fees

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Meeting and Pickup

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we can meet you at your accommodation In Luxor

What To Expect

Valley of the Kings

Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights – East & West Banks Start your day with a hotel in Luxor, where your expert guide will welcome you for a fully guided 7-hour tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. West Bank – The Necropolis of Thebes Valley of the Kings Your journey begins at the legendary Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-see, featuring elaborately decorated tombs that reveal the splendor of ancient Egyptian beliefs and artistry.During your visit, you’ll explore four royal tombs, including:The Tomb of Ramses IV – Famous for its vivid astronomical ceiling decorations.The Tomb of Ramses III – Featuring intricate wall reliefs and historical inscriptions.The Tomb of Merenptah – The grand burial site of Ramses II’s son.Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut), known for its historical significance and the treasures it once held.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)

Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (300.00 EGP) (optional)King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of Ramses III

The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of Merenptah

In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of Ramses IV

The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings is rather different than most other tombs built here. This tomb is by far the most spectacular of the other tombs you will see. The hieroglyphics on the wall depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, the Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are very vibrant and you can see the king's sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. There is also a beautiful scene of goddess Nut on the ceiling, where she is depicted swallowing the sun, and it traveling through her stomach, for Nut to give birth to it.The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh .

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Karnak

Karnak Temple , you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,

The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak

Karnak you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Amun

Temple of Amun, also known as Karnak Temples. You visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Avenue of Sphinxes

Avenue of Shoinxes ,Spectacular avenue stretched from Luxor to Karnak, a distance of 3 kms. Today, its only a few hundred metres long but its very impressive.this avenue used to conect the Karnak templo and the Luxor templo.A six miles avenue with sphinxes in both sides of it.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Obelisk of Thutmoses I

Obelisk of Thutmoses IThe Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tombs of the Nobles (Pass By)

Tombs of the Nobles

Howard Carter House (Pass By)

carter house

Tomb of Merenptah (Pass By)

temple of Merenptah

Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) (Pass By)

Temple of Ramsess ll

Tomb of Ramses VI (Pass By)

Tomb of Ramser Vl

Mummification Museum (Pass By)

Valley of the Nobles (Pass By)

Tombs of the Nobles, Al Asasif, New Valley Governorate

Temple of Seti I (Pass By)

Mortuary Temple of Seti I

Tomb of Ramases IX (Pass By)

Tomb of Ramases IX, Luxor, Egypt

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025