Full Day Luxor East & West Banks Tour
Duration
8 hours
Max People
100
Tour Type
private
Pickup
Luxor
Overview
Discover the highlights of ancient Thebes on a private Full-Day Luxor East and West Banks Tour covering the most important archaeological landmarks on both sides of the Nile. This comprehensive day tour combines royal tombs, monumental temples, ancient statues, and the fascinating history of the pharaohs, giving you a complete introduction to Luxor’s ancient heritage.
Begin your journey on Luxor’s West Bank, where ancient Egyptian rulers built their magnificent tombs and mortuary temples. Explore the famous Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom, and visit selected tombs decorated with colorful paintings and hieroglyphic inscriptions. Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, built for one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable female pharaohs. Complete the West Bank visit with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
After exploring the West Bank, continue to Luxor’s East Bank, the religious and ceremonial heart of ancient Thebes. Visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, famous for its monumental pylons, courtyards, statues, and Great Hypostyle Hall. Learn about the worship of Amun and the generations of pharaohs who expanded this extraordinary temple complex.
Continue to Luxor Temple, located in the center of modern Luxor. Discover its impressive entrance, statues, courtyards, and columns while learning about its connection with ancient Egyptian kingship and religious ceremonies.
With private transportation and a professional guide, this Full-Day Luxor East and West Banks Tour allows you to explore Luxor’s major ancient landmarks comfortably in one day. Pickup and drop-off are available from your hotel, Nile cruise, or another agreed location in Luxor.
Tour Highlights
- Private full-day Luxor sightseeing tour
- Explore both Luxor’s East and West Banks
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
- Explore selected royal tombs
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple
- See the Colossi of Memnon
- Explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex
- Visit the Great Hypostyle Hall
- Discover Luxor Temple
- Learn about ancient Thebes and the pharaohs.
| Number of passengers | 1-3 | 1-8 |
| Price | 100 | 150 |
Included/Excluded
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional English-speaking guide
- pickup and drop-off in Luxor
- Bottled water during the tour
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Tour Plan
Pickup
Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile cruise, or another agreed location in Luxor at the scheduled time. Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s West Bank.
Valley of the Kings
Begin your sightseeing at the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal necropolis of ancient Thebes. Explore the dramatic valley and enter selected royal tombs according to your entrance ticket and current site access.
Admire the colorful paintings, hieroglyphs, and funerary scenes while your guide explains ancient Egyptian burial traditions and beliefs about the afterlife.
Hatshepsut Temple
Continue to the spectacular Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Explore its terraces, colonnades, reliefs, and monumental architecture built against the limestone cliffs.
Learn about Queen Hatshepsut, her reign, and her important role in ancient Egyptian history.
Colossi of Memnon
Make a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Admire these iconic monuments and learn about the mortuary temple that once stood behind them.
East Bank – Karnak Temple
Continue to Luxor’s East Bank and visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex. Explore its monumental gateways, courtyards, statues, columns, and the famous Great Hypostyle Hall.
Your guide will explain the religious importance of Karnak and its connection to the ancient city of Thebes and the worship of Amun.
Luxor Temple
Continue to Luxor Temple, where you will explore its monumental entrance, statues, courtyards, and impressive columns. Learn about the temple’s connection with royal ceremonies and the ancient Egyptian concept of kingship.
Drop-Off
After completing your full-day sightseeing, enjoy a comfortable private transfer back to your hotel, Nile cruise, or another agreed location in Luxor.
FAQ
The tour includes the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
The tour starts on the West Bank, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon before continuing to the East Bank for Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from your hotel, Nile cruise, or another agreed location in Luxor.
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