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Full Day Luxor Excursion: East and West Banks Historic Exploration
4.8
1,615 Ratings
Luxor
Uncover Luxor’s rich history on a full-day East and West Banks excursion. Visit Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s Temple for an unforgettable day of exploration.
Uncover Luxor’s rich history on a full-day East and West Banks excursion. Visit Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s Temple for an unforgettable day of exploration.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Valley of the Kings - The Valley of the Kings is renowned for its impressive architectural grandeur used for royal burials. Many kings are interred here, including the famous tombs of King Thutmose I, Thutmose III, Tutankhamun, King Ramses VI, King Merneptah, and Amenhotep II.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari - The Temple of Queen…
- Valley of the Kings - The Valley of the Kings is renowned for its impressive architectural grandeur used for royal burials. Many kings are interred here, including the famous tombs of King Thutmose I, Thutmose III, Tutankhamun, King Ramses VI, King Merneptah, and Amenhotep II.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari - The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Deir el-Bahari, was constructed by Queen Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmose I. She ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C.) and was the only female pharaoh to reign over ancient Egypt.
- Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon are the remnants of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
- Luxor Temple - The Luxor Temple was built by Amenhotep III during the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and was completed by Ramses II in the 19th Dynasty.
- Temple of Karnak - The Karnak Temple is the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the God Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transfers by private A/C vehicle
- Lunch at local restaurants (if option selected)
- Entry fees (if option selected)
- Tour guide (if option selected)
- Bottle of water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transfers by private A/C vehicle
- Lunch at local restaurants (if option selected)
- Entry fees (if option selected)
- Tour guide (if option selected)
- Bottle of water
What's Not Included
- Tipping
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Personal Items
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day adventure to uncover the treasures of Luxor’s East and West Banks. Explore the monumental wonders that define Egypt’s rich history. Discover the Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s Temple on the West Bank. This immersive journey offers a comprehensive insight into Luxor’s past, from majestic temples to…
Embark on a full-day adventure to uncover the treasures of Luxor’s East and West Banks. Explore the monumental wonders that define Egypt’s rich history. Discover the Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s Temple on the West Bank. This immersive journey offers a comprehensive insight into Luxor’s past, from majestic temples to royal tombs, making for an unforgettable day of exploration and discovery.
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Location
Luxor
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1615 Ratings)
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Getaway54052663611
Jan 28, 2026
Salwa best tour guide - Salwa was our tour guide she was the best tour guide. Very lovely woman with all the knowledge you ask here anything she got it I would 100% recommend
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Shankark344
Jan 24, 2026
East and West Bank tour of Luxor - Tour was great. Got a private SUV. Driver and tour guide arrived on time. The tour guide Salwa was knowledgable. Definitely recommend it
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Sightseer46633157668
Jan 23, 2026
Incredible experience, our guide, impeccable, very attentive, cared a lot for our well-being. - Our kaleb guide, impeccable, very attentive, was very concerned for our well-being. Very nice. His explanations were clear, and with a lot of information. Mohamed, the boy who was taking us, also very attentive
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Shifat_s
Jan 17, 2026
Full day East & West Bank tour of Luxor - My guide Ahmed Mohsen was amazing guy, he was punctual and showed me places around and guided me which place to be better to go just to avoid the crowds. Overall the whole day was great and productive, I would highly recommend him to people.
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Take_y
Jan 16, 2026
It was fun. - I felt that having a guide was a distraction from pure emotion, so I only gave it to the driver. They just drop me off at each of the ruins, and they don't follow me inside, so it was easy. The waiting time of the driver will be determined by consultation on a case-by-case basis. I made it an hour-long wait for most of them. The Valley of the Kings is wide and I wanted to see it longer, so I made it two hours. If I was running late, I contacted them via whatsapp. They were very flexible, so I gave them tips. It was very good.
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Robbie_m
Jan 9, 2026
Amazing tour! - Amazing tour. Achraf was an incredible guide with such vast knowledge about Egyptian history. He was extremely kind and made the experience one of the best we’ve had. Hassan the driver was great too. Thank you both so much for making our trip to Luxor so special.
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Shane_l
Jan 8, 2026
Brilliant day. - Ahyad & Hosam were amazing today. Ahyad was my guide for the day. He taught me alot about Egyptian history. He even taught me how to read some hierglyphics which was awesome. Hosam was our driver for the day. He easily navigated the streets profesionaly & safely. Egyptian driving van be chaotic.
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S3800lramys
Jan 5, 2026
Family private tour with amazing guide - As a family of four, with two 9 year olds we thoroughly enjoyed this tour with our guide Ahmed Kassem. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating to all our requests and especially considerate of the children. We saw everything included as advertised with an appropriate length of time dedicated. Having a native language guide was very convenient and helped. This private tour is highly recommended for those who are wishing to see it all on a limited time frame as we felt we didn’t miss out on anything in beautiful Luxor. We had a driver who accompanied us for the day which made transiting and access to all the attractions extremely easy and all of our tickets were pre purchased by our guide. Thankyou Ahmed - we will be recommending your expertise to our friends and family for when they visit Egypt
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Majda_h
Jan 8, 2026
Great Experience and Guide, but Lunch Could Improve - This review is for the package that included a car, guide, entry fees, and lunch. The guide and driver arrived 10 minutes early and kindly waited for us. The driver was very polite and professional throughout the day.
Our guide, Omar, was a proud Egyptian who shared a wealth of knowledge during the drive and at each site. At Karnak Temple, he walked with us, explained the history, and pointed out significant features. Next, we visited the Valley of the Kings, where we entered three chambers. Omar encouraged us to explore freely and ask any questions afterward. I do wish he had accompanied us inside, as I had several questions that would have been easier to ask on the spot, though he did answer the questions I remembered later.
At Hatshepsut Temple, he provided explanation of its history during the drive, and once there, he again gave us the freedom to explore at our own pace. Lunch followed, which is the reason I’m giving a 4-star rating. The restaurant staff were extremely friendly, but unfortunately, the food quality could have been better—the chicken thighs were quite dry and tasted reheated rather than freshly cooked. We did, however, enjoy a relaxed meal with ample time and even ordered coffee (for an extra charge).
Our final stop was Luxor Temple, where Omar accompanied us again, offering insights and historical context. At every site, he allowed us plenty of time—about 25–30 minutes—to take photos and enjoy the surroundings.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience with excellent organization and an informative guide; only the lunch fell short of expectations.
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Haseenah_m
Jan 5, 2026
Meh tour - My guide was friendly, sometimes a bit too friendly for a solo female traveller. I had a difficult time understanding him at some parts, so the storytelling wasn’t as engaging.
I was taken to 3 shopping stops that were not requested. We stopped at an essential oil place, a papyrus place and an alabaster shop. They were all very good sales peoples but I definitely overpaid, cause I trusted my guide.I was disappointed to search up the shops afterwards, and read bad reviews from customers like me that had felt scammed. Do not buy anything from your tour guide stops. The pressure is intense, but stay strong. Your guides get commission from the shops they take you to and it’s much much cheaper at Khan el Khalil.
It was a fine tour, and a long day, but overall average experience.
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