Luxor West Bank: Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temple Tour
Five stops across Luxor's west bank in one morning and afternoon
You cross the Nile to explore Luxor's west bank over a full day: three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu's battle reliefs, the Tombs of the Nobles, and the Temple of Hatshepsut against the cliffs. A specialized guide and air-conditioned vehicle are included, with all entry fees covered. Hotel return concludes the day.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Luxor's West Bank tombs and temples
- Meet NASCO Tours representative
- Visit Valley of the Kings tombs
- Drive to Colossi of Memnon
- Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon
- Drive to Medinet Habu temple
- Explore Medinet Habu temple
- Drive to Tombs of the Nobles
- Visit Tombs of the Nobles
- Drive to Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Return to hotel
The experience
You're driving across the Nile before most of Luxor wakes up, heading toward the cliffs where pharaohs were buried. The Valley of the Kings sits carved into a desert wadi on the west bank, directly opposite modern Luxor, and your entry ticket gets you into three of the nine open tombs. You'll walk past hieroglyphs and wall paintings that have held color for over three thousand years, the air cool and still inside the rock. Your NASCO Tours guide walks you through the layout, pointing out which pharaohs lie where, and the detail sticks because you're standing in front of it.
After the tombs, you stop briefly at the Colossi of Memnon: two statues of Amenhotep III that have been standing watch for more than three millennia, and they're massive enough that a photo takes five seconds. Then you're moving again, heading to Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramses III, where the reliefs on the walls show battles and rituals carved so sharply you can still read the movement in them. The Tombs of the Nobles come next, smaller chambers but packed with scenes of daily life (hunting, feasting, work) that feel more human than the royal tombs. You're not rushing. The air-conditioned vehicle moves you between sites, and the guide fills the drive with context so the next stop makes sense when you arrive.
The Temple of Hatshepsut closes the loop. It's built into the cliffs themselves, a series of colonnaded terraces that look like they grew out of the rock, and it was built by Egypt's most powerful female ruler. By the time you're heading back to your hotel, you've covered five major sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. The whole tour is structured so you see the west bank's main attractions without backtracking, and the guide handles the history so you can focus on what's in front of you.
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel pickup, entry fees to the Valley of the Kings (with three tomb entries), the Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu, the Tombs of the Nobles, and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
- A specialized guide and air-conditioned vehicle are with you throughout, and all taxes are covered.
- The tour concludes with return to your hotel.
Options for this experience
2 optionsYou pick the guide language when booking.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
Operated by NASCO Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you want Luxor's main west bank sites in a single day without arranging five separate tickets, transport between them, or figuring out the route yourself: the fixed itinerary and guide handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the sites.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French, German and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 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 many tombs can I enter at the Valley of the Kings?
Your main entry ticket includes access to three of the nine open tombs. You can choose from KV1 (Ramesses VII), KV2 (Ramesses IV), KV6 (Ramesses IX), KV8 (Merenptah), KV14 (Tausert & Setnakht), KV15 (Sety II), KV16 (Ramesses I), KV43 (Thutmose IV), or KV47 (Siptah). Optional tombs like Tutankhamun's (KV62) and Seti I's (KV17) require an additional ticket.
Is this tour suitable for people with health concerns?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to walking and climbing involved at the sites.
What's included in the price?
All fees, taxes, entry tickets to the five sites, a specialized guide, and air-conditioned vehicle transport are included. Hotel return is part of the itinerary.
How long is the full tour?
The tour covers a full day, starting with a drive to the Valley of the Kings and concluding with hotel return after visiting all five sites.
Can I bring an infant?
Yes. Infant seats are available on request: mention this when booking.
Do I need to choose which tombs to enter before the tour?
You can decide which three tombs to visit once you arrive at the Valley of the Kings with your guide.
Luxor West Bank: Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temple Tour
7h 35m · EN · FR · DE +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 208.34 per person
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