Full-Day Private Tour of Luxor's West and East Bank Including Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
by Egypt Private Trips
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Luxor is home to some of Egypt’s most significant ancient sites. This private full-day tour covers both the West and East Banks of Luxor over about 6 to 7 hours. The tour begins with hotel pickup and a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs including Tutmosis I and Tutmosis III were buried in elaborately decorated tombs. Visitors spend around two hours exploring this historic necropolis. Next, the tour proceeds to the Temple of Hatshepsut. Built under the direction of her chancellor Senenmut, this mortuary temple features three terraces rising 29.5 meters high and a long colonnaded design that differs from earlier temple styles. The visit here lasts about an hour. Nearby, a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon allows viewing of the two seated statues representing Amenhotep III, with smaller figures of his wife Tiye and mother Mutemwiya carved on the throne. The afternoon includes a two-hour visit to the Karnak Temple complex, the largest temple site in Egypt. Following the West Bank visits, the tour crosses the Nile to the East Bank to see the Temple of Luxor and walks along the Avenue of Sphinxes lined with mythological statues. Private transportation is provided throughout, including air conditioning and bottled water. Entrance tickets and a tour guide are provided if selected at booking. This itinerary covers key ancient sites of Luxor in a private, flexible setting.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
The tour starts with pickup from the hotel followed by a visit to the Valley of the Kings. This site contains the burial tombs of several pharaohs, including Tutmosis I and Tutmosis III. Visitors spend about two hours exploring the tombs and the architectural grandeur of this funerary complex.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
The temple was built under the supervision of Senenmut, Hatshepsut's chancellor and royal architect. It is based on the earlier mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II but differs significantly in design. The temple features three terraces reaching 29.5 metres (97 ft) high and a long colonnaded terrace that contrasts with the centralized layout of Mentuhotep’s temple. This unusual design may be due to the decentralized position of Hatshepsut’s burial chamber.
60 min
Colossi of Memnon
A brief 15-minute stop is made at the Colossi of Memnon. These twin statues depict Amenhotep III seated with his hands on his knees, facing east-southeast toward the river. Smaller figures of his wife Tiye and mother Mutemwiya are carved on the front of the throne. The sides show scenes of the Nile.
15 min
The Karnak Temple
The final main stop on the West Bank is the Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt. Visitors spend about two hours exploring this extensive site with its many temples and sacred buildings.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Full-Day Private Tour of Luxor's West and East Bank Including Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
by Egypt Private Trips
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$78Overview
Luxor is home to some of Egypt’s most significant ancient sites. This private full-day tour covers both the West and East Banks of Luxor over about 6 to 7 hours. The tour begins with hotel pickup and a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs including Tutmosis I and Tutmosis III were buried in elaborately decorated tombs. Visitors spend around two hours exploring this historic necropolis. Next, the tour proceeds to the Temple of Hatshepsut. Built under the direction of her chancellor Senenmut, this mortuary temple features three terraces rising 29.5 meters high and a long colonnaded design that differs from earlier temple styles. The visit here lasts about an hour. Nearby, a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon allows viewing of the two seated statues representing Amenhotep III, with smaller figures of his wife Tiye and mother Mutemwiya carved on the throne. The afternoon includes a two-hour visit to the Karnak Temple complex, the largest temple site in Egypt. Following the West Bank visits, the tour crosses the Nile to the East Bank to see the Temple of Luxor and walks along the Avenue of Sphinxes lined with mythological statues. Private transportation is provided throughout, including air conditioning and bottled water. Entrance tickets and a tour guide are provided if selected at booking. This itinerary covers key ancient sites of Luxor in a private, flexible setting.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
The tour starts with pickup from the hotel followed by a visit to the Valley of the Kings. This site contains the burial tombs of several pharaohs, including Tutmosis I and Tutmosis III. Visitors spend about two hours exploring the tombs and the architectural grandeur of this funerary complex.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
The temple was built under the supervision of Senenmut, Hatshepsut's chancellor and royal architect. It is based on the earlier mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II but differs significantly in design. The temple features three terraces reaching 29.5 metres (97 ft) high and a long colonnaded terrace that contrasts with the centralized layout of Mentuhotep’s temple. This unusual design may be due to the decentralized position of Hatshepsut’s burial chamber.
60 min
Colossi of Memnon
A brief 15-minute stop is made at the Colossi of Memnon. These twin statues depict Amenhotep III seated with his hands on his knees, facing east-southeast toward the river. Smaller figures of his wife Tiye and mother Mutemwiya are carved on the front of the throne. The sides show scenes of the Nile.
15 min
The Karnak Temple
The final main stop on the West Bank is the Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt. Visitors spend about two hours exploring this extensive site with its many temples and sacred buildings.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.