Private Luxor West Bank Tour: Medinet Habu, Nobles, Deir el-Medina

Summary

Luxor Private Day Tour with Egyptologist Guide and Local Lunch

You’ll get up close to Luxor’s quieter side: giant statues at sunrise, colorful tombs without crowds, and stories from an expert guide who brings ancient Egypt to life. Plus, there’s tasty local lunch along the way.

What’s the experience like?

It’s early, but Luxor’s sun is already warming up as we hop into a cool, air-conditioned van. Our Egyptologist guide greets us with a quick smile and a reminder—hat and sunscreen are a must out here. First stop: the Colossi of Memnon. These two massive statues just loom over the fields—locals still sell postcards nearby, and you can hear the distant sound of donkeys braying. The statues are even bigger than I expected, almost surreal in the morning haze.

Next, we head to Medinet Habu. The temple walls are covered in detailed carvings—our guide points out scenes showing Ramses III’s battles with the Sea Peoples. Some colors have survived all these centuries; you can actually spot deep blues and reds if you look close enough. There’s a faint smell of dust and old stone inside, mixed with incense from a vendor outside the gate.

The Valley of the Nobles is quieter than other sites—no big crowds here. We duck into a couple tombs; it’s surprisingly cool underground. The paintings show everyday life: fishing, farming, even musicians playing ancient instruments. Our guide shares stories about the people buried here—artists, scribes—not just pharaohs.

Deir el-Medina feels different again—a real village where workers lived while building royal tombs. You can see where they slept and ate; it’s easy to imagine families chatting after long days in the valley. The place is older than most towns back home! Before heading back, we grab lunch—koshary for me (the tomato sauce has a kick), falafel sandwiches for others in our group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Luxor West Bank Highlights

• Meet Egyptologist guide and travel
• Visit Medinet Habu temple
• Explore Valley of the Nobles tombs
• Tour Deir el-Medina village
• See Colossi of Memnon statues
• Return to hotel or selected location

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for kids or older travelers?

Yes! The tour is relaxed and suitable for all fitness levels. Just bring sun protection—it gets hot out there.

What kind of lunch is included?

You’ll get to try koshary or falafel sandwiches—classic Egyptian street food that’s filling and tasty.

How long does the tour last?

The full experience usually takes half a day, including pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Luxor.

Will we have an English-speaking guide?

Absolutely—all guides are professional Egyptologists who speak excellent English and know these sites inside out.

What’s included

Your private tour covers hotel pick-up and drop-off in Luxor, bottled water for the journey, comfy air-conditioned transport, all guiding by a licensed Egyptologist, plus lunch (koshary or falafel sandwiches). Just bring your camera—and maybe some extra sunscreen!