Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple tour private guide

See five archaeological sites in one day without arranging the route yourself

A private full-day tour of Luxor's West Bank visiting the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple, Deir el-Medina and the Colossi of Memnon with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours and includes all transport by private air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance tickets are optional depending on which option you select at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Valley of the Kings2h · entry included
2. Temple of Hatshepsut1h 30m · entry included
3. Deir el-Medina1h · entry included
4. Colossi of Memnon15m

Explore West Bank of Luxor

• Pickup from hotel in Luxor
• Visit Valley of the Kings, see 3 tombs
• Visit Valley of the Queens tombs
• See Colossi of Memnon statues
• Explore Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Visit Mortuary Temple of Ramses III
• Tour Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
• Return to hotel in Luxor

The experience

A representative picks you up from your Luxor hotel and drives you across the Nile to the West Bank, where the day moves through five major archaeological sites. You start at the Valley of the Kings, where you enter three royal tombs: the burial chambers of pharaohs carved into the rock face, their walls covered in hieroglyphics and paintings that have survived millennia. The scale and precision of the architecture becomes clear only when you stand inside it. Photographs flatten what the space actually conveys about the labor and skill involved.

From there the route takes you to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple of Egypt's only female pharaoh, who ruled for roughly 20 years during the 18th Dynasty around 1490 to 1469 BCE. The temple rises in three terraces against a limestone cliff, and you walk through colonnaded courtyards and past reliefs depicting her reign. The Colossi of Memnon (two 60-foot quartzite statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III seated on thrones) stand nearby. They originally guarded the entrance to his mortuary temple, now mostly gone. You also visit the Valley of the Queens, the burial ground for royal wives and children, and Medinet Habu, the massive temple complex of Ramses III covering 24,000 square meters. Deir el-Medina, the workers' village where artisans who built the royal tombs lived, rounds out the day. It shows how the people who carved and decorated these monuments actually inhabited the landscape.

The guide speaks English throughout, and bottled water is provided during the drive. You can book the tour with just the driver and vehicle, add a professional guide, or go all-inclusive with entrance tickets already paid. Airport pickup is available for an extra charge if you need it. The private vehicle means the pace stays with your group, and the air conditioning matters in the heat of the West Bank.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Luxor and return transfer.
• all transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking professional guide (included in the guide option and all-inclusive option).
• entrance to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple, Deir el-Medina and the Colossi of Memnon (included in the all-inclusive option).
• bottled water during the tour.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00

Guide in English8 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00

Guide in English7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to4h 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 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Lovely Tours

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want to walk into each site without stopping at ticket windows; choose the guide option if you want context and stories about what you're seeing; the driver-only option works if you've read ahead and prefer to move at your own pace through each temple and tomb.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What exactly is inside the tombs in the Valley of the Kings?

The Valley of the Kings contains burial chambers carved deep into rock, decorated with hieroglyphics, paintings and reliefs depicting the pharaoh's journey to the afterlife. You visit three tombs on this tour, each with its own layout and artwork. The famous tomb of King Tutankhamun is not included in the standard visit.

How long does it take to walk around all these sites?

The full tour runs 7 to 9 hours from pickup to return, including travel time between sites, time inside each temple and tomb, and a break. The pace is set by your group, not a fixed schedule.

Do I need to buy entrance tickets before I arrive, or can I choose at checkout?

Entrance tickets are optional and depend on which option you select when you book. You can choose to book the car and driver only, add a professional guide, or go all-inclusive with all tickets already included.

What is Deir el-Medina and why is it worth visiting?

Deir el-Medina is an ancient workers' village on the West Bank where the skilled artisans and laborers who built and decorated the royal tombs actually lived, from roughly the 15th to 11th century BCE. It shows the homes, streets and daily life of the people behind the monuments.

Is there shade or air conditioning during the tour?

The vehicle is air-conditioned for all transfers between sites. At the temples and tombs themselves, shade varies. Some areas have colonnades and covered passages, others are open to the sun, so hat and sunscreen are useful.

Can I arrange airport pickup if I'm arriving that day?

Airport pickup is available for an extra charge beyond the tour price. You can add it at checkout if your flight arrives in time for a same-day tour departure.