2-Day Private Tour of Luxor West and East Banks

Two days crossing the Nile to five of Egypt's greatest temples and tombs

A 2-day private tour of Luxor covering both banks of the Nile, with an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup. Day one explores the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Day two visits the East Bank: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Transport, guide and hotel collection are included. Entrance fees to sites are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: West bank of Luxor tour

• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Explore Temple of Hatshepsut
• See Colossi of Memnon

Day 2: East bank of Luxor

• Tour Karnak Temple
• Visit Luxor Temple

The experience

The tour splits across two days so you can move through Luxor's major sites without rushing. Day one takes you to the West Bank, where you'll walk into the Valley of the Kings (the burial ground of pharaohs including Tutankhamun, Ramses II and Seti I), then climb the terraced ramps of the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, built by the 18th Dynasty pharaoh around 1479 BC. You'll also see the Colossi of Memnon, two 18-meter quartzite statues of Amenhotep III seated on thrones, standing near what was once his mortuary temple complex.

Day two moves to the East Bank and the Temple of Karnak, a sprawling complex built over more than 2,000 years with three main temples, the famous Hypostyle Hall of 134 massive columns, and a sacred lake used for religious ceremonies. The tour ends at Luxor Temple on the same bank, originally built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II in the 14th century BC and dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu. An Egyptologist guide travels with you both days in an air-conditioned vehicle, providing context for what you're seeing.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all service charges and taxes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces accommodate mobility needs. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• qualified Egyptologist guide speaking English.
• all service charges and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Two-day private tour covering the West and East Banks of LuxorGuide in English · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Includes pickup

SoloGuide in English · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Etro tours

Is this one for you?Book this 2-day tour if you want to see both banks of the Nile without splitting your time across separate bookings. The private format means your guide adjusts the pace to your interests, and the two-day structure lets you absorb the scale of Karnak's 134 columns and walk unhurried through the Valley of the Kings' royal tombs.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

5 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What's inside the tombs at the Valley of the Kings?

The Valley of the Kings holds the burial chambers of Egypt's most famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II and Seti I. The tombs contain hieroglyphic inscriptions, reliefs and artifacts that reveal how ancient Egyptians prepared for the afterlife, though many have been damaged or emptied over the centuries. Your guide will explain what you're seeing as you walk through.

Does the tour include entrance fees to the temples and Valley of the Kings?

Entrance fees to all sites are not included in the tour price and must be paid separately. The tour covers transport, your Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all service charges and taxes.

What makes the Temple of Hatshepsut different from the other temples on this tour?

The Temple of Hatshepsut is a funerary temple built for a female pharaoh around 1479 BC and stands out for its three terraces connected by ramps, with colonnades featuring Hathor-headed columns and chapels dedicated to various gods. It's considered one of Egypt's most beautiful monuments and sits in the Theban Necropolis on the west bank, unlike Karnak and Luxor Temple which are on the east bank.