Private Full Day Tour of Luxor west Bank Tombs and temples: Unearth Egypt's captivating history

Unearth Egypt’s captivating history on a private full-day tour of Luxor’s west bank. Explore iconic destinations, including the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and Deir El-Medina.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valley of the Kings - Our dedicated Reflections Tour Guide will commence your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank by picking you up from your Luxor hotel or Nile Cruise in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Your immersive journey begins with a visit to the renowned Valley of the Kings, a burial ground containing 63 tombs. These royal tombs are adorned with intricate depictions of Egyptian mythology, shedding light on the beliefs of the era. Among the most famous inhabitants of the valley, King Tutankhamun stands out.

  • Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Next, venture to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as Deir el Bahari. Queen Hatchepsut, meaning “Foremost of Noble Ladies,” is believed to have initiated the first trading routes. Spend an hour exploring this remarkable temple.

  • Colossi of Memnon - Continue your excursion at the Colossi of Memnon, towering twin statues hewn from quartzite sandstone, and pause for 30 minutes to admire their grandeur.

  • Temple of Medinat Habu - Following a break for lunch, proceed to the awe-inspiring Medinet Habu. This temple was commissioned by King Ramses III to commemorate his reign and is a testament to his grandeur. Enjoy an hour exploring its intricate architecture and history.

  • Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) - Next, delve into the history of the ancient Workmen’s Village in Deir el-Medina, the residence of artisans, craftsmen, and laborers responsible for constructing and decorating the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Spend an hour discovering their way of life.

  • Valley of the Queens - The Valley served as the burial place for the queens of the New Kingdom (circa 1539–1075 BCE).
    Situated near the Valley of the Kings, it is part of the larger Theban necropolis.
    The site contains more than 90 known tombs, with the most famous being that of Queen Nefertari, the wife of Ramses II. Her tomb is renowned for its stunning wall paintings and intricate The tombs are often richly decorated with scenes from the Book of the Dead, depicting the journey to the afterlife.

What's Included
  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
  • Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
  • Egyptologist English speaking guide
  • Pick up services from the starting point and return
  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Queens
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
  • All service charges & taxes
  • A bottle of water during your trip
  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
  • All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Medinat Habu
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
  • Pick-up from the Airport will be 10$ extra
Additional Information

Unearth the captivating history of Egypt on a private tour expertly guided by an Egyptologist. In a single day, embark on a journey to iconic destinations, including the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the magnificent Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and the historic Deir El-Medina. Delve into the depths of ancient Egyptian civilization as you explore these archaeological wonders.

To enhance your experience, we’ve ensured your comfort with round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel, in a spacious and air-conditioned vehicle. This seamless adventure allows you to absorb the profound heritage of Egypt’s past without the hassle of logistics. Immerse yourself in the tales of pharaohs and queens, marvel at the grandeur of temples, and step back in time at Deir El-Medina. Book now to embark on a day of awe-inspiring exploration into Egypt’s captivating history.

Location
Valley of the Kings
Luxor City,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Curious05351575818
Aug 29, 2024
Incredibly Hot But Extremely Worth It - Even though it was incredibly hot it was definitely worth it! Nasser really knew his history and you could tell was really passionate about it as well! Great trip, highly recommend!
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Lorrainemariavalentr
Aug 24, 2024
Very good tour with great guide! - The tour was very well arranged, good information, nice spots for picture great history and our tourguide Aladdin was wonderfull!! I would recommend this tour for everyone.
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Ticoe595
Aug 24, 2024
8 out of 10 - Aladdin is a very good tourguide explanes everything clearly & funny guy we enjoyed it we recomand this to everyone who comes to luxor
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Kateji9812ns
Jul 30, 2024
Aladdin is the best guide - First I would like to thanks OUR guide Aladdin for an amazing tours he is very knowledgeable explained all the sites very well and he speaking English very well highly recommend him
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Cruiser50283797528
Jul 20, 2024
Ahmed great tour guide - Great Service! We had expert guide Ahmed he was excellent extremely knowledgeable on all the history. We highly recommend Ahmed if you are in Luxor. Thank you so much for a great day!
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Vacation46573627630
Jul 11, 2024
Wonderful tour! - A fascinating tour of the west bank of Luxor. Nasser who was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was really helped us to appreciate the ancient Egyptian history. And the car was very clean with AC which was highly needed. Thank you so much for an amazing tour 👌
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W9386qfjohns
Jul 7, 2024
Ahmed is the best - We had a great tour experience and ahmed was an absolutely amazing tour guide! We were driven around in a great car with AC and Ahmed gave us a great explanation of every site before we reached it. His was very knowledgeable on ancient Egypt and the lunch was delicious.highly recommended
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Vivekj975
Jul 7, 2024
Fantabulous trip with fabulous duo!! - Trip was amazing. Aladdin our tour guide gave us a great look on the history. Treated us very warmly and made us comfortable throughout the whole trip. Mohammed was very flexible. He stopped everywhere where we wanted to click a picture. Highly recommend this trip with this duo.
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U4154yndavidd
Jul 5, 2024
Best tour - Today the tour was fantastic with our tour guide soly he is very knowledgeable and friendly and the driver was very polite and helpful I highly recommend this tour with this company
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Jemiv2024
Jul 4, 2024
Nasser is the best - Nasser is very nice guide.i enjoy alot the experience.he explain everything for us and we enjoyed our trip with him highly recommended this tour with him
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