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

Four monuments across the West Bank in one morning, with a guide who knows what you're standing in front of

A Luxor West Bank day tour with professional Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle pickup from your hotel. You visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Queens and Colossi of Memnon over 5.5 hours. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or German, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible. Children from age 1 are welcome. Entry tickets are available as an add-on at checkout, or you can book the guide and transfer alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Valley of the Kings3h
2. Valley of the Queens1h
3. Temple of Hatshepsut1h
4. Colossi of Memnon30m

Luxor west bank sightseeing tour

• Pick up from accommodation
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Visit Valley of the Queens
• Visit Hatshepsut temple
• Visit Colossi of Memnon

The experience

Hotel pickup in Luxor gets you to the West Bank before the day heats up. An Egyptologist guide meets you in an air-conditioned vehicle and takes you through four major sites without the logistics of finding transport or navigating between them yourself. The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Italian, French or German), and knows the history of what you're walking through, not just the names.

The Valley of the Kings comes first, where royal tombs cut into the rock hold the burials of pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramesses. From there you move to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a terraced monument built into the cliffs for one of Egypt's few female rulers. The Valley of the Queens follows, a smaller but equally significant burial ground, and the tour closes at the Colossi of Memnon. Two massive seated statues that have stood on the plain for over three thousand years. The guide explains what each site was, who built it and why it matters. You're not reading plaques alone.

The vehicle is wheelchair accessible and all the sites have accessible pathways, so mobility needs don't keep you from going. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The whole day runs 5.5 hours, which leaves room for a late breakfast or an early lunch back in town. If you want entry tickets included, you can add them at checkout. If you're only booking the guide and transfer, that's an option too. A $10 surcharge applies if you need pickup from Luxor Airport instead of your hotel.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
• professional Egyptologist guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.
• visits to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Queens and Colossi of Memnon.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide and transfer onlyGuide in 5 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00Guide and transfer only: entrance fees are not included. Pickup is included.

Transfer, guide and ticketsGuide in 5 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00This all-inclusive option covers transfer, guide and tickets for all the historical sites. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 97 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Egypt Happy Travel

Is this one for you?Choose this if you prefer to see the major West Bank sites from a vehicle rather than walk between them, with an Egyptologist guide controlling the pace and route.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): 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.

What is the Temple of Hatshepsut and why is it different from other temples on the West Bank?

The Temple of Hatshepsut is a mortuary temple built for Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt's few female pharaohs, and it's built into the cliffs in a series of terraces rather than standing alone on the plain like most temples. The design and setting make it visually distinct from other West Bank monuments.

How much time do I spend at each site, or does the guide decide how long we stay?

The itinerary covers four stops (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Queens and Colossi of Memnon) across 5.5 hours total. The guide structures the day to fit all four, though the exact time at each stop depends on the group's pace and interests.

Do I need to buy entry tickets separately, or are they included?

Entry tickets are not included in the base tour. You can add them at checkout when you book. The "Tour Guide & Transfer Only" option covers the guide and vehicle, while the "Transfer & Guide & Tickets" option bundles everything together.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes, the vehicle is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces at the sites have accessible pathways, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

Does the price include pickup from my hotel, or is there an extra charge?

Hotel pickup in Luxor is included. If you need pickup from Luxor Airport instead, there is a $10 surcharge.