Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple tour private guide
Walk past the golden treasures of pharaohs, then stand before the temple built by Egypt's only queen.
This private half-day tour of Luxor covers three of ancient Egypt's most significant sites: the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, where royal tombs including King Tutankhamen's lie decorated with hieroglyphics and treasures; the Temple of Hatshepsut, built by Egypt's only female pharaoh; and the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues from the era of King Amenhotep III. An Egyptologist guide leads the tour, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the itinerary runs 4 to 5 hours. You can book with guide and transport only, or add entrance tickets to all three sites.
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3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore Luxor's West Bank highlights
- Visit Valley of the Kings tombs
- Tour Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- See the Colossi of Memnon statues
- Valley of the Kings 2h
- Temple of Hatshepsut 2h
- Colossi of Memnon 1h
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- private air-conditioned car.
- professional Egyptologist guide speaking English.
- bottled water for each traveler.
- entrance tickets to Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon (on the all-inclusive option only).
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Private half-day tour of Luxor's Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon with Egyptologist guide and hotel pickup.
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The experience
The tour starts with transport to the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis carved into the West Bank cliffs where Egypt's greatest rulers were entombed. You'll visit multiple royal tombs: the Tomb of Ramses III, Ramses IV, Merenptah, and King Tutankhamen, whose nearly intact burial chamber was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. The young king's mummy lies here. His famous golden mask is in Cairo, but the royal remains and the painted walls of his tomb remain one of archaeology's most significant finds.
From the Valley, you're driven to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, the mortuary temple of the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as pharaoh. Hatshepsut was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and ruled during the 18th Dynasty: the temple's colonnaded terraces and carved reliefs stand as a masterpiece of ancient architecture. The final stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal seated statues dating to the reign of King Amenhotep III, among the largest ancient statues in Egypt and a striking reminder of the scale of royal power in the New Kingdom.
The tour includes a private air-conditioned car, a professional Egyptologist guide speaking English, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Entrance tickets to the three sites can be added at checkout, or you can book transport and guide only. The half-day format means you're back by early afternoon, leaving time to explore Luxor's East Bank temples or rest before an evening felucca ride on the Nile.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): 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.
What exactly is inside the tombs in the Valley of the Kings?
The Valley of the Kings holds royal burial chambers decorated with hieroglyphics, painted scenes and inscriptions. King Tutankhamen's tomb contains his royal mummy and the decorated walls of his burial chamber. Other tombs you visit include those of Ramses III, Ramses IV and Merenptah, each with its own painted reliefs and historical significance.
Can I visit the Valley of the Kings without a guide?
This tour includes a professional Egyptologist guide as part of the private booking. If you prefer to explore on your own, you would need to arrange separate transport and purchase entry tickets independently. The guide option provides context and access to the tombs that makes the history legible.
How long does the tour actually take?
The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total, including transport between the three sites, time inside the tombs and temples, and hotel pickup and drop-off. This half-day length is designed to fit the main highlights without a full-day commitment.
What's the difference between the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon?
The Temple of Hatshepsut is a mortuary temple built by Egypt's only female pharaoh, with colonnaded terraces and carved reliefs you can walk through. The Colossi of Memnon are two massive seated statues from the era of King Amenhotep III, standing as monuments outside an ancient temple. You view them rather than enter them.
Is the tour accessible for people with mobility challenges?
The tour is wheelchair accessible. Transportation is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces at the sites are accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the car.
Do I need to book entrance tickets in advance?
Entrance tickets to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon can be added when you book the tour, or you can book transport and guide only and arrange tickets separately. The all-inclusive option includes all three site entries.
Operated by Royal Luxor Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple tour private guide
4h–5h · EN · at your hotel
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