Luxor West Bank: Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temple Private Tour

Four Temples and Tombs, One Private Guide, Your Schedule

You get picked up from your Luxor hotel or cruise, spend the day exploring the West Bank's four major sites (the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Valley of the Queens) with a private Egyptologist guide who sets the pace. Transport is air-conditioned, water is included, and you return to your accommodation in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Colossi of Memnon30m
2. Temple of Hatshepsut1h
3. Valley of the Kings2h

Explore West Bank tombs and temples

• Pick up from hotel or Nile cruise
• Visit the Colossi of Memnon statues
• Tour the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
• Explore the Valley of the Kings tombs
• Drive back to hotel or Nile cruise

The experience

So you're standing in front of the Colossi of Memnon (these two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III just rising out of the desert floor), and your guide is explaining how they've been sitting there for over three thousand years, and suddenly the scale of it hits you. That's the thing about a private tour to Luxor's West Bank: you don't rush past it. The Colossi are your first stop, but you spend as long as you want there, asking questions, taking photos from different angles, letting it sink in before moving on to the Temple of Hatshepsut.

The temple itself is something else: terraced limestone rising against the cliffs, built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the Eighteenth Dynasty, and honestly it reads more like architecture than tomb. Your Egyptologist guide walks you through the design, the hieroglyphics, the way the whole structure was meant to honor her legacy, and you're not being herded through with fifty other people. It's just you, maybe your travel partner, and someone who actually knows what they're talking about. After that, you head into the Valley of the Kings itself, the real draw. This is where the pharaohs were buried for nearly five hundred years, and the tombs are cut right into the rock. You descend into them, see the paintings still bright on the walls, learn about the beliefs around death and the afterlife, and it's the kind of thing that doesn't feel real until you're standing inside it.

The whole day is structured around what interests you, not a fixed schedule. Your guide picks you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not melting between stops. There's mineral water on board, which matters more than you'd think when you're walking around in the heat. You also get to visit the Valley of the Queens if you want, though the itinerary is flexible. By late afternoon, you're back at your hotel or cruise ship, and you've actually absorbed what you saw instead of just checking boxes.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off in Luxor, a private Egyptologist guide for the full duration, air-conditioned vehicle transport between all sites, and mineral water throughout the tour. The guide sets the pace, so you spend as much time as you want at the Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, and Valley of the Queens.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to3h before

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 25

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Love Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to understand what they're seeing rather than move through it quickly, and who prefer not to manage transport or navigate the West Bank alone. Expect a full day of walking and climbing in and out of tombs. That's what gives you the time to actually absorb the history instead of rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

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

What's included in the price?

Hotel or cruise pickup and drop-off, private Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned vehicle transport, mineral water during the tour, and access to the sites listed. Entry fees to the Valley of the Kings and other attractions are typically separate.

Can I choose which tombs to visit in the Valley of the Kings?

Yes, the private guide format means you can decide which tombs interest you most and spend more time at those, rather than following a fixed group itinerary.

Is it suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available. However, the Valley of the Kings involves walking and descending into tombs, so discuss any specific mobility concerns with the operator before booking.

What's the best time of day to do this tour?

Early morning is ideal to avoid the heat and crowds, though your private guide can arrange the timing to suit your schedule.

Can the guide explain the hieroglyphics?

Yes, as an Egyptologist, your guide can explain the hieroglyphics, tomb paintings, and the beliefs and history behind what you're seeing.