Luxor West Bank tour: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple

Walk inside five ancient sites and hear the stories behind Egypt's royal tombs and temples.

A private, full-day tour of Luxor's West Bank with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup, and entrance to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Valley of the Queens, and Deir el-Medina. The tour runs eight hours and covers the burial grounds of pharaohs, a female ruler's mortuary temple, and the homes of the artisans who built the royal tombs. All entrance fees, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a bottle of water are included. Lunch is available as an optional add-on 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. Colossi of Memnon30m
4. Medinet Habu2h · entry included
5. Deir el-Medina1h · entry included

Explore Luxor West Bank tombs and temples

• Hotel pickup in air-conditioned vehicle
• Visit Valley of the Kings tombs
• Tour Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• See Colossi of Memnon statues
• Lunch break
• Explore Medinet Habu temple
• Visit Deir El-Medina artisan village
• Tour Valley of the Queens tombs

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel and drives you across the Nile to the West Bank in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The day begins at the Valley of the Kings, where over 60 tombs lie carved into the rock, including the burial chamber of Tutankhamun. Your Egyptologist walks you through the decorated passages and explains the religious beliefs that shaped how the New Kingdom pharaohs prepared for the afterlife. The artwork inside the tombs, painted thousands of years ago, is still vivid enough that you can read the hieroglyphics and follow the scenes.

From there, you move to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple of Egypt's female pharaoh who expanded trade routes and ruled during the New Kingdom's height. The temple rises in three terraces against the cliffs, and your guide explains how Hatshepsut broke convention to claim the throne. A short stop at the Colossi of Memnon (two colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III standing alone in the fields) gives you a moment to photograph these iconic structures before lunch. After eating, you head to Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramses III, where well-preserved reliefs show the king's military victories and reign. The final two stops are Deir el-Medina, the village where the artisans who carved and painted the royal tombs lived, and the Valley of the Queens, where royal wives and children were buried. Queen Nefertari's tomb here is known for its vivid painted scenes and spiritual symbolism.

The tour is arranged so that all five sites, transport, and entrance fees fit into a single day without you managing the logistics. Your guide speaks English and holds the tickets. The vehicle is waiting between stops. You carry only a water bottle. Everything else is handled.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Valley of the Queens, and Deir el-Medina.
• an English-speaking Egyptologist guide for the full day.
• the Colossi of Memnon photo stop.
• a bottle of water.
• all service charges and taxes.

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Guide in English11 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:00

Guide in English11 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:00

Guide in English11 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:00

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Before you book

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

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): 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 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Inspired Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private vehicle and Egyptologist guide to set your own pace across West Bank sites, rather than joining a group tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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

The Valley of the Kings holds over 60 tombs carved into the rock, including the burial chamber of Tutankhamun. Inside, you'll see elaborately painted walls with hieroglyphics, religious scenes, and artwork that has survived thousands of years and shows how the New Kingdom pharaohs prepared for the afterlife.

Who was Hatshepsut and why is her temple special?

Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh of the New Kingdom who expanded Egypt's trade routes and ruled during a period of prosperity. Her mortuary temple rises in three terraces against the cliffs and is one of Egypt's most architecturally distinctive temples, built to honor her reign and legacy.

What will I see at Deir el-Medina?

Deir el-Medina is the village where the artisans and workers who carved and painted the royal tombs lived. You'll explore their homes, tombs, and beautifully painted chapels, which offer a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who created the monuments you see elsewhere on the tour.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included in the standard tour price, but you can add it at checkout when you book. The tour includes a bottle of water and all entrance fees to the five sites, plus transport and your guide's time.

How long does the full tour take?

The tour runs eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, covering five major sites across the West Bank. The pace allows time to walk through each site with your guide and take photographs without rushing between stops.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the sites?

No. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, and all transport between the five sites is included in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You don't need to arrange anything. The driver waits at each stop and returns you to your hotel at the end of the day.