Luxor Full-Day Private Tour: East and West Banks of the Nile, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor Temples
by Emo Tours Egypt
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This private bus tour lasts about eight hours and covers key sites on both the East and West Banks of the Nile in Luxor. The day starts with hotel or airport pickup by a licensed guide and transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the West Bank. The first stop is the Valley of the Kings, where visitors spend around two hours exploring royal burial sites including the tombs of King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, Ramesses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II. Next is a two-hour visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Dir El Bahari, built by Egypt’s only female pharaoh who ruled during the 18th Dynasty around 1490-1469 B.C. Afterwards, the tour continues with a one-hour stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. A lunch break at a local restaurant is included if the option is selected, excluding beverages. The tour then moves to the East Bank with a 90-minute visit to Karnak Temple, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. The day ends with a 90-minute visit to Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II, after which travelers are returned to their hotel or Luxor airport. All entry fees depend on the tour options chosen and are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
Pickup is from your hotel, Nile cruise, or Luxor airport by a licensed guide. Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings for about two hours, exploring burial sites of many pharaohs such as King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, Ramesses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Dir El Bahari, built by Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C). She was the only pharaonic woman who reigned in ancient Egypt.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon
Continue the tour with a one-hour visit to the Colossi of Memnon, the remaining statues from the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. A lunch break at a local restaurant follows, with a full meal included if selected, though drinks are not included.
60 min
The Karnak Temple
Transfer to Luxor’s East Bank and spend about 90 minutes at Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in the area, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
90 min
Luxor Temple
Conclude the tour with a 90-minute visit to Luxor Temple, originally built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II in the 19th Dynasty. Afterward, travelers are driven back to their hotel or Luxor airport.
90 min
Meeting point
Luxor Airport, Luxor Egypt
End point
Luxor Airport, Luxor Egypt
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Luxor Full-Day Private Tour: East and West Banks of the Nile, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor Temples
by Emo Tours Egypt
Choose from 2 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.$180Overview
This private bus tour lasts about eight hours and covers key sites on both the East and West Banks of the Nile in Luxor. The day starts with hotel or airport pickup by a licensed guide and transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the West Bank. The first stop is the Valley of the Kings, where visitors spend around two hours exploring royal burial sites including the tombs of King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, Ramesses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II. Next is a two-hour visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Dir El Bahari, built by Egypt’s only female pharaoh who ruled during the 18th Dynasty around 1490-1469 B.C. Afterwards, the tour continues with a one-hour stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. A lunch break at a local restaurant is included if the option is selected, excluding beverages. The tour then moves to the East Bank with a 90-minute visit to Karnak Temple, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. The day ends with a 90-minute visit to Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II, after which travelers are returned to their hotel or Luxor airport. All entry fees depend on the tour options chosen and are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
Pickup is from your hotel, Nile cruise, or Luxor airport by a licensed guide. Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings for about two hours, exploring burial sites of many pharaohs such as King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, Ramesses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Dir El Bahari, built by Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C). She was the only pharaonic woman who reigned in ancient Egypt.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon
Continue the tour with a one-hour visit to the Colossi of Memnon, the remaining statues from the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. A lunch break at a local restaurant follows, with a full meal included if selected, though drinks are not included.
60 min
The Karnak Temple
Transfer to Luxor’s East Bank and spend about 90 minutes at Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in the area, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
90 min
Luxor Temple
Conclude the tour with a 90-minute visit to Luxor Temple, originally built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II in the 19th Dynasty. Afterward, travelers are driven back to their hotel or Luxor airport.
90 min
Meeting point
Luxor Airport, Luxor Egypt
End point
Luxor Airport, Luxor Egypt
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.