Luxor West Bank Tour: Valley of the Kings & Queens

Walk five royal burial sites and temples with a guide who reads the reliefs aloud

A private 7.5-hour tour of Luxor's West Bank with an English-speaking Egyptologist, covering the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Queens and Medinet Habu. Your air-conditioned vehicle is sized for your group (1–16 travelers), with hotel or Nile cruise pickup and return included. All entrance tickets are paid separately at each site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Valley of the Kings1h 30m
2. Temple of Hatshepsut1h
3. Colossi of Memnon20m
4. Medinet Habu1h

Explore Luxor West Bank highlights

• Meet driver and Egyptologist at pickup
• Travel to West Bank by private vehicle
• Visit Valley of the Kings tombs
• Explore Temple of Hatshepsut terraces
• Photograph Colossi of Memnon statues
• Discover Valley of the Queens tombs
• Explore Medinet Habu temple reliefs
• Return to pickup location by vehicle

The experience

You arrive in Luxor with a free afternoon or morning, and the West Bank's five major sites are spread across terrain that needs a vehicle and someone who knows what you're looking at. This tour pairs a private car with an Egyptologist guide who walks you through the tombs and temple reliefs, explaining the stories carved into the walls and pointing out details that are easy to miss alone. The guide confirms your exact pickup time in advance from your hotel, cruise boat or apartment, then drives you across the Nile to start at whichever site works best for the day's conditions and traffic.

The five stops are the Valley of the Kings (royal burial tombs with decoration and stories the guide unpacks); Hatshepsut Temple, where you walk the terraces beneath Deir el-Bahari's cliffs and see the queen's reign told in reliefs; the Colossi of Memnon (two monumental statues of Amenhotep III, a photo stop); the Valley of the Queens (burial tombs of royal wives and children, with painted scenes you can compare to the Kings' valley); and Medinet Habu (Ramses III's temple with carved battle scenes and religious reliefs the guide brings to life). The tour is built around approximately 4 hours 50 minutes at the five sites themselves, plus about 85 minutes of travel between them and short comfort breaks. Your guide explains the ticket choices at each site: all entrance fees, including any special tombs you choose, are paid separately on the spot.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and sized to your group, so whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or with a family, you're not sharing the car or the guide's attention. Bottled water is included during the drive. The return journey takes roughly 30 minutes back to your original pickup point, and the whole day runs 7.5 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group.
• English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
• hotel or Nile cruise pickup and return.
• bottled water during the tour.
• parking and waiting charges.
• photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to12h 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 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by More Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're visiting Luxor with a free afternoon or morning and want to cover five major sites in one trip. A private vehicle and Egyptologist guide let you set your own pace at each stop rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What's the difference between the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens?

The Valley of the Kings holds the tombs of pharaohs and is the larger, more famous site. The Valley of the Queens contains the burial tombs of royal wives and children, with painted scenes inside that let you compare the two necropolises side by side.

Do I need to buy entrance tickets in advance, or can I pay them on the day?

All entrance tickets are paid separately at each site on the day of the tour. Your guide will explain the ticket choices available, including any special tombs you want to enter.

What happens if I want to visit a specific tomb that's usually closed?

Tomb access depends on the site's opening arrangements on the day. Your guide will let you know which tombs are open when you arrive, and some tombs (like Nefertari's in the Valley of the Queens) require separate tickets not promised as part of this tour.

Can I book a guide who speaks a language other than English?

The tour includes an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Guides in other languages are not included with this option.

How much does the tour cost if I'm traveling with my family?

The per-person price varies depending on the total number of adults in your group. Select your full party at checkout to see the exact total for your booking.

Is there time to take photographs at each site?

Yes. The itinerary includes time to explore and photograph at the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Queens and Medinet Habu, though photography rules vary by site and some interior tomb areas may restrict cameras.