West & East Bank Luxor Tour with Valley of the Kings

Four temples, two banks of the Nile, one guide who knows what each carving means

A private full-day tour of Luxor's West and East Bank takes you from your hotel through the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple with a live guide in your choice of language. The tour runs six to seven hours with private transportation, entrance tickets, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle included. You choose whether to add lunch and whether your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Valley of the Kings2h
2. Temple of Hatshepsut1h
3. Colossi of Memnon15m · entry included
4. Karnak Temple2h

Explore Luxor's West and East Bank

• Pick up from hotel
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• See Temple of Hatshepsut
• View Colossi of Memnon
• Explore Karnak Temple

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and heads straight to the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs including Tutmosis I and Tutmosis III were buried in tombs carved into the rock and filled with hieroglyphics. Your guide walks you through the architecture and the burial practices that shaped these underground chambers, so the scale and the detail make sense as you move through them.

Next is the Temple of Hatshepsut, built on three layered terraces that rise 97 feet and were designed by the royal architect Senenmut. The structure breaks from the typical temple layout because of where Hatshepsut's burial chamber sits, and your guide points out how that constraint became the temple's defining shape. From there you cross to the Colossi of Memnon, two seated statues of Amenhotep III facing the river, with smaller figures of his wife and mother carved into the throne beside him.

The afternoon takes you to Karnak Temple on the East Bank, the largest temple complex in Egypt. Your guide navigates the sprawling sacred structures and explains the carvings and the layout. The route includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, a path lined with mythical creatures that once connected the temples. Transportation between all four sites is handled. You stay in an air-conditioned vehicle and move at a pace your guide sets.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance tickets to Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

3 options

Full-day tour of the West and East BanksGuide in 5 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:30Private car with driver only, with pickup included

Private car and tour guideGuide in 5 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:30Private car and tour guide, with pickup included

Car, guide, entry fees and lunchGuide in 5 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 12:00Car, guide, entry fees and lunch, with pickup 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 day8 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:30

Book up to1h before

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 30

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Private Trips

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see all four major Luxor sites in a single day without renting a car or navigating between temples on your own. The fixed itinerary and private vehicle mean you move at a steady pace and don't spend time figuring out logistics between stops.

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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 (6 to 11 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.

What exactly is inside the Valley of the Kings that I'll actually see?

The Valley of the Kings holds the underground tombs of pharaohs like Tutmosis I and Tutmosis III, carved into rock with elaborate hieroglyphic carvings and burial chambers inside. Your guide takes you through the tombs to explain the architecture and the burial practices that shaped them.

How much walking is involved across the four temples?

The tour covers Temple of Hatshepsut with its three terraces, the Colossi of Memnon statues, and Karnak Temple's sprawling complex, plus the Avenue of Sphinxes. Most of the day is spent on foot at each site. Your guide sets the pace and you move between locations by vehicle.

Does the tour include lunch, or do I need to arrange that myself?

Lunch is available as an add-on option at checkout. If you don't select it, you'll need to arrange your own meal during the day.

Does the price include entry to all four temples?

Entrance tickets are included when you select the option that covers them at checkout. The private full-day tour option bundles the guide, transportation, tickets and entry fees together.

What if I'm arriving at the airport? Can the driver pick me up there instead of my hotel?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour. Airport pickup or drop-off is available as an extra arranged at checkout.