Luxor 6-8 Hour Private Day Tour of East and West Bank Temples and Tombs
by Luxor Egypt Travel
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This private day tour in Luxor lasts between six and eight hours and covers temples and tombs on both the East and West Banks of the Nile. The tour begins with a hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop is the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, where visitors spend about two hours exploring several open tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. After the Valley of the Kings, there is a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two large statues located near the Valley of the Queens. The tour then crosses to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest ancient temple complexes, covering over 80 hectares. Visitors spend approximately two hours examining the temple's extensive structures dedicated to the god Amun-Re. The final stop is the Temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank, known for its architectural design and detailed reliefs depicting the queen’s divine birth and her expedition to the Land of Punt. The visit here also lasts about two hours. Throughout the day, the tour includes bottled water, tea, and coffee. The day ends with a drop-off at the hotel in Luxor.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
The tour starts with pickup from the hotel and proceeds to the Valley of the Kings. Visitors spend about two hours exploring several open tombs used for royal burials. The site includes the tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter, which contained many artifacts and the pharaoh's mummified remains. The valley displays the architecture and funerary art of ancient Egypt.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon
A short 15-minute stop at the two large statues known as the Colossi of Memnon located on the route to the Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Kings.
15 min
The Karnak Temple
Visitors spend about two hours at Karnak Temple, a vast complex covering over 80 hectares. Developed over more than 1,000 years, mainly between the Twelfth and Twentieth Dynasties, it was the main religious center for the god Amun-Re during the New Kingdom. The temple complex includes extensive architectural and artistic features from ancient Egypt.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
The final stop is the Temple of Hatshepsut, visited for roughly two hours. The temple is noted for its architectural design and detailed wall reliefs. These include scenes of Hatshepsut's divine birth and a trading expedition to the Land of Punt, reflecting important events from her reign.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Luxor 6-8 Hour Private Day Tour of East and West Bank Temples and Tombs
by Luxor Egypt Travel
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.$118Overview
This private day tour in Luxor lasts between six and eight hours and covers temples and tombs on both the East and West Banks of the Nile. The tour begins with a hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop is the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, where visitors spend about two hours exploring several open tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. After the Valley of the Kings, there is a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two large statues located near the Valley of the Queens. The tour then crosses to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest ancient temple complexes, covering over 80 hectares. Visitors spend approximately two hours examining the temple's extensive structures dedicated to the god Amun-Re. The final stop is the Temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank, known for its architectural design and detailed reliefs depicting the queen’s divine birth and her expedition to the Land of Punt. The visit here also lasts about two hours. Throughout the day, the tour includes bottled water, tea, and coffee. The day ends with a drop-off at the hotel in Luxor.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
The tour starts with pickup from the hotel and proceeds to the Valley of the Kings. Visitors spend about two hours exploring several open tombs used for royal burials. The site includes the tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter, which contained many artifacts and the pharaoh's mummified remains. The valley displays the architecture and funerary art of ancient Egypt.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon
A short 15-minute stop at the two large statues known as the Colossi of Memnon located on the route to the Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Kings.
15 min
The Karnak Temple
Visitors spend about two hours at Karnak Temple, a vast complex covering over 80 hectares. Developed over more than 1,000 years, mainly between the Twelfth and Twentieth Dynasties, it was the main religious center for the god Amun-Re during the New Kingdom. The temple complex includes extensive architectural and artistic features from ancient Egypt.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
The final stop is the Temple of Hatshepsut, visited for roughly two hours. The temple is noted for its architectural design and detailed wall reliefs. These include scenes of Hatshepsut's divine birth and a trading expedition to the Land of Punt, reflecting important events from her reign.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.