Luxor Full-Day Private Tour: West Bank Valley of the Kings, East Bank Karnak & Luxor Temples
by Luxor Travels
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This full-day private tour of Luxor lasts about 7 hours and covers major archaeological sites on both the West and East Banks of the Nile. Pickup and drop-off are included from your hotel or the harbor in an air-conditioned vehicle. A licensed Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the day. The tour starts on the West Bank at the Valley of the Kings, where you will visit four royal tombs including those of Ramses IV, Ramses III, Merenptah, and Tutankhamun. Each tomb has unique decorations and historical significance. Afterward, you visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to Egypt’s only female pharaoh, followed by a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two large statues dating back to the reign of Amenhotep III. Crossing to the East Bank, the tour continues with visits to the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. At Karnak, you will see the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns, the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon decorated with lotus and papyrus motifs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Luxor Temple is dedicated to the Theban Triad and features granite statues of Ramses the Great. Lunch is included during the day. Entrance fees and gratuities are not included, and there is an option for a hot air balloon ride before the tour if you choose.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
The tour begins at the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, the burial place of powerful pharaohs. The visit includes four royal tombs: Ramses IV, noted for its vivid astronomical ceiling decorations; Ramses III, with detailed wall reliefs and historical inscriptions; Merenptah, son of Ramses II, whose tomb has a wide entrance and tall corridors; and Tutankhamun, the young pharaoh whose tomb is historically significant and contained many treasures. The guided tour lasts 7 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle.
60 min
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
This optional stop allows you to enter the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. Tutankhamun became pharaoh at about age 10 and died at 19. The tomb contains his royal mummy and is a key archaeological site. Entrance requires an additional fee.
15 min
Tomb of Ramses III
The tomb of Ramses III (KV 11) features a complex layout with colorful sunken reliefs showing ritual texts and scenes of Ramses before the gods. Unusually, it also includes secular images such as detailed pottery, royal armor, boats, and blind harpists, which gave the tomb its nickname, 'Tomb of the Harpers.'
15 min
Tomb of Merenptah
This tomb, known as Tomb 8, was the burial place of Pharaoh Merenptah, son of Ramses II. It features a single-axis design with fewer side rooms but taller corridors and a wider entrance compared to earlier tombs. The tomb includes elements related to Ptah, the god of craftsmen and architects.
15 min
Tomb of Ramses IV
Ramses IV's tomb (KV 2) is notable for its colorful hieroglyphics depicting various ancient Egyptian religious texts including the Litany of Ra and the Book of the Dead. The burial chamber ceiling shows the goddess Nut swallowing the sun. The sarcophagus is made of rose-colored granite and is one of the largest in the Valley of the Kings.
25 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
After the tomb visits, you will go to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also called Deir el-Bahari. She was the only female pharaoh of Egypt and an ancestor of King Tutankhamun. The temple is located on the West Bank.
1 min
The Karnak Temple
On the East Bank, you will visit the Karnak Temple Complex. This includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 large columns, obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon decorated with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is a large complex built over several reigns.
60 min
Colossi of Memnon
A brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues dating to the reign of King Amenhotep III on the West Bank.
10 min
Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,
View the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I at Karnak Temple, decorated with lotus and papyrus motifs.
5 min
Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak
Visit the section of Karnak Temple related to Ramesses III, part of the extensive temple complex on the East Bank.
10 min
Temple of Amun
Also known as Karnak Temples, this part of the complex includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, Hypostyle Hall, obelisks, and other features built over various reigns.
60 min
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple on the East Bank is dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. It contains granite statues of Ramses the Great and is an important religious site.
60 min
Avenue of Sphinxes
The Avenue of Sphinxes once connected Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple over a 3-kilometer stretch. Today, only a few hundred meters remain visible, lined by sphinx statues.
15 min
Obelisk of Thutmoses I
This obelisk stands alongside the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I at Karnak Temple, decorated with lotus and papyrus designs.
5 min
Tombs of the Nobles
The tombs of nobles located on the West Bank, near Luxor.
Howard Carter House
A drive-by or walk-by past the house associated with Howard Carter.
Tomb of Merenptah
A drive-by or walk-by past the temple of Merenptah.
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
The mortuary temple built for Ramses II on the West Bank.
Tomb of Ramses VI
A drive-by or walk-by past the tomb of Ramses VI.
Mummification Museum
A drive-by or walk-by past the Mummification Museum.
Valley of the Nobles
The Valley of the Nobles, also called Al Asasif, an area with tombs of high officials on the West Bank.
Temple of Seti I
The mortuary temple dedicated to Seti I, located near Luxor.
Tomb of Ramases IX
A drive-by or walk-by past the tomb of Ramases IX in Luxor.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Luxor Full-Day Private Tour: West Bank Valley of the Kings, East Bank Karnak & Luxor Temples
by Luxor Travels
Choose from 1 available option
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.$150Overview
This full-day private tour of Luxor lasts about 7 hours and covers major archaeological sites on both the West and East Banks of the Nile. Pickup and drop-off are included from your hotel or the harbor in an air-conditioned vehicle. A licensed Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the day. The tour starts on the West Bank at the Valley of the Kings, where you will visit four royal tombs including those of Ramses IV, Ramses III, Merenptah, and Tutankhamun. Each tomb has unique decorations and historical significance. Afterward, you visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to Egypt’s only female pharaoh, followed by a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two large statues dating back to the reign of Amenhotep III. Crossing to the East Bank, the tour continues with visits to the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. At Karnak, you will see the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns, the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon decorated with lotus and papyrus motifs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Luxor Temple is dedicated to the Theban Triad and features granite statues of Ramses the Great. Lunch is included during the day. Entrance fees and gratuities are not included, and there is an option for a hot air balloon ride before the tour if you choose.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
The tour begins at the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, the burial place of powerful pharaohs. The visit includes four royal tombs: Ramses IV, noted for its vivid astronomical ceiling decorations; Ramses III, with detailed wall reliefs and historical inscriptions; Merenptah, son of Ramses II, whose tomb has a wide entrance and tall corridors; and Tutankhamun, the young pharaoh whose tomb is historically significant and contained many treasures. The guided tour lasts 7 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle.
60 min
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
This optional stop allows you to enter the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. Tutankhamun became pharaoh at about age 10 and died at 19. The tomb contains his royal mummy and is a key archaeological site. Entrance requires an additional fee.
15 min
Tomb of Ramses III
The tomb of Ramses III (KV 11) features a complex layout with colorful sunken reliefs showing ritual texts and scenes of Ramses before the gods. Unusually, it also includes secular images such as detailed pottery, royal armor, boats, and blind harpists, which gave the tomb its nickname, 'Tomb of the Harpers.'
15 min
Tomb of Merenptah
This tomb, known as Tomb 8, was the burial place of Pharaoh Merenptah, son of Ramses II. It features a single-axis design with fewer side rooms but taller corridors and a wider entrance compared to earlier tombs. The tomb includes elements related to Ptah, the god of craftsmen and architects.
15 min
Tomb of Ramses IV
Ramses IV's tomb (KV 2) is notable for its colorful hieroglyphics depicting various ancient Egyptian religious texts including the Litany of Ra and the Book of the Dead. The burial chamber ceiling shows the goddess Nut swallowing the sun. The sarcophagus is made of rose-colored granite and is one of the largest in the Valley of the Kings.
25 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
After the tomb visits, you will go to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also called Deir el-Bahari. She was the only female pharaoh of Egypt and an ancestor of King Tutankhamun. The temple is located on the West Bank.
1 min
The Karnak Temple
On the East Bank, you will visit the Karnak Temple Complex. This includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 large columns, obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon decorated with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is a large complex built over several reigns.
60 min
Colossi of Memnon
A brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues dating to the reign of King Amenhotep III on the West Bank.
10 min
Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,
View the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I at Karnak Temple, decorated with lotus and papyrus motifs.
5 min
Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak
Visit the section of Karnak Temple related to Ramesses III, part of the extensive temple complex on the East Bank.
10 min
Temple of Amun
Also known as Karnak Temples, this part of the complex includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, Hypostyle Hall, obelisks, and other features built over various reigns.
60 min
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple on the East Bank is dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. It contains granite statues of Ramses the Great and is an important religious site.
60 min
Avenue of Sphinxes
The Avenue of Sphinxes once connected Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple over a 3-kilometer stretch. Today, only a few hundred meters remain visible, lined by sphinx statues.
15 min
Obelisk of Thutmoses I
This obelisk stands alongside the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I at Karnak Temple, decorated with lotus and papyrus designs.
5 min
Tombs of the Nobles
The tombs of nobles located on the West Bank, near Luxor.
Howard Carter House
A drive-by or walk-by past the house associated with Howard Carter.
Tomb of Merenptah
A drive-by or walk-by past the temple of Merenptah.
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
The mortuary temple built for Ramses II on the West Bank.
Tomb of Ramses VI
A drive-by or walk-by past the tomb of Ramses VI.
Mummification Museum
A drive-by or walk-by past the Mummification Museum.
Valley of the Nobles
The Valley of the Nobles, also called Al Asasif, an area with tombs of high officials on the West Bank.
Temple of Seti I
The mortuary temple dedicated to Seti I, located near Luxor.
Tomb of Ramases IX
A drive-by or walk-by past the tomb of Ramases IX in Luxor.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.