Private Luxor Valley of the Kings Tour: Five Temples in One Day

Five major temples and royal tombs without the crowds or the logistics

You visit five major temples and tombs across Luxor's east and west banks with a private certified guide who adjusts the pace to what interests you. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included, so you manage the history and the heat without managing logistics. Plan for a full day out. That's what makes seeing all five sites possible without feeling rushed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Luxor Temple1h
2. Karnak Temple2h
3. Temple of Hatshepsut1h 30m
4. Valley of the Kings2h
5. Colossi of Memnon15m

Explore Luxor Temples and Tombs

• Visit Luxor Temple on East Bank
• Explore Karnak Temple Complex
• Tour Temple of Hatshepsut on West Bank
• See Colossi of Memnon statues
• Discover tombs in Valley of the Kings

The experience

Your guide meets you at the hotel in the early morning (probably still cool, before the heat settles in), and the first thing he does is ask what you want to linger on. That flexibility is the whole point of a private tour in Luxor. You're not herded through five stops on a schedule. You spend time where it matters to you. The Luxor Temple sits right on the east bank of the Nile, built around 1400 BCE, and your guide walks you through the pylons and courtyards, pointing out the hieroglyphics and explaining which pharaoh added what. Then it's back into the air-conditioned vehicle and across to the Karnak Temple Complex: a sprawl of chapels, pylons, and decayed temples that takes real time to absorb. Most people don't realize how vast it is until they're standing in it.

After a break for lunch (traditional Egyptian food, included), you cross the Nile to the west bank, where the real weight of the place hits differently. The Temple of Hatshepsut rises up beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, built for a female pharaoh in the Eighteenth Dynasty, and the scale of it stops you. Your guide explains the history as you walk, and then you move on to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood in the Theban Necropolis for 3,400 years. They're smaller than you expect, somehow, but also heavier. The Valley of the Kings comes last (the actual tombs, the tunnels, the burial chambers), and by then you've built up enough context that the hieroglyphics and the carvings mean something. Your guide is certified in Egyptology, not just someone reading from a script, so the questions you ask actually get answered.

The whole day is private, which means no waiting for other groups, no rushing because someone else is tired, and the air-conditioned vehicle becomes a kind of refuge between sites. You get a bottle of water, and the driver knows where to stop if you need a moment. It's a full day, sunrise to late afternoon, but it's paced so you're not dragging by the end. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to figure out transport or negotiate with a taxi driver at the end of a long day in the heat.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in the morning and drop-off in the evening, private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle between all five sites, a certified Egyptologist guide for the full day, traditional Egyptian lunch, a complimentary bottle of water, and all service charges and taxes. Entry fees to the temples and Valley of the Kings are included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Visit Luxor Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see Luxor's major temples and tombs without arranging transport or following a group schedule. The full day out, sunrise to late afternoon, is what makes visiting five major sites possible without feeling rushed, and the private guide adjusts the pace to what interests you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

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

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the full day tour in Luxor?

The tour runs from early morning to late afternoon, covering both the east and west banks. Exact duration depends on your pace and how long you spend at each site, since it's a private tour.

Is lunch included in the Luxor temples tour?

Yes, traditional Egyptian food lunch is included. The break happens between the morning temples and the afternoon west bank sites.

What temples and tombs are included?

Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple Complex, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon.

Is the guide certified?

Yes, the guide is a qualified Egyptologist and certified tour guide, not a general tour operator.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, all transfers and pickup services are included in the price.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle between all sites.

Can I do this tour if I have mobility issues?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces at the sites are wheelchair accessible. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health due to the walking and heat.

What's included in the price?

Private guided tour, air-conditioned vehicle, all transfers and pickup, lunch, a bottle of water, and all service charges and taxes.

Can I adjust the itinerary or spend more time at certain temples?

Since it's a private tour, you have flexibility to spend more time at sites that interest you most. Discuss your preferences with your guide at the start of the day.