West Bank Luxor Private Tour: Valley of the Kings
Three tombs, two temples and eight hours in the Theban Necropolis
A private tour from Port Ghalib to West Bank Luxor with a specialized guide, air-conditioned transport and all entry fees, visiting the Valley of the Kings (with access to three tombs), the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic. Your main entry ticket to the Valley includes access to three of the nine open tombs. Additional tombs like Tutankhamun's are available with a separate ticket purchase.
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Step-by-step itinerary
- Valley of the Kings1h 30m · entry included
- Temple of Hatshepsut45m · entry included
- Colossi of Memnon15m · entry included
Explore West Bank Luxor monuments
- Meet NASCO Tours representative
- Discover the Valley of the Kings
- Visit decorated tombs in the Valley
- Admire Temple of Hatshepsut
- Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon
- Return to hotel
The experience
How do you fit the Theban Necropolis into a single day from a Red Sea port? This tour leaves Port Ghalib with a specialized guide and handles the logistics (transport, entry fees, language support), so you move through three major sites without arranging anything yourself. The Valley of the Kings is the centerpiece: a sacred canyon carved into the desert where pharaohs and nobles were buried during the New Kingdom, their tombs decorated with wall paintings and hieroglyphs that have survived thousands of years. Your main entry ticket grants access to three of the nine open tombs (Ramesses VII, IV and IX among them), and you choose which ones to enter.
After the Valley, the tour moves to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a three-tiered structure built into limestone cliffs that stands as one of ancient Egypt's most recognizable monuments. The final stop is the Colossi of Memnon, twin statues that once guarded the Temple of Amenhotep III and have stood sentinel over the plains for millennia. The whole route covers the West Bank's most significant funerary sites in sequence, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not walking the desert in the heat between stops.
Optional tombs, including Tutankhamun's burial chamber, are available if you want to see more than the three included in your main ticket. Those require a separate purchase at the site. The tour suits all fitness levels, and infant seats are available on request. Duration runs eight to ten hours depending on how long you spend in each tomb and temple.
What’s included
- A specialized guide in English, French, German or Arabic.
- air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and return from your Port Ghalib hotel.
- entry to the Valley of the Kings with access to three tombs of your choice.
- entry to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut.
- a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- all fees and taxes.
Options for this experience
2 optionsYou pick the guide language when booking.
Before you book
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Operated by NASCO Tours
Is this one for you?Book the Executive Private Transfer option if you want a dedicated vehicle and guide for your group alone. The West Bank Classical option pairs you with other travelers but keeps the same sites and guide quality. Either way, the eight to ten hour commitment means you're seeing the major necropolis sites in one push rather than spreading them across multiple days.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic and Chinese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years): free; 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 tombs can I enter with the Valley of the Kings ticket?
Your main entry ticket includes access to three tombs chosen from nine open options: KV1 (Ramesses VII), KV2 (Ramesses IV), KV6 (Ramesses IX), KV8 (Merenptah), KV14 (Tausert & Setnakht), KV15 (Sety II), KV16 (Ramesses I), KV43 (Thutmose IV) and KV47 (Siptah). Tutankhamun's tomb (KV62) and the tombs of Seti I and Ramesses V & VI require additional tickets bought separately at the site.
Does the tour include pickup from my hotel in Port Ghalib?
Pickup from your accommodation in Port Ghalib is included in the tour. The guide meets you there and returns you after the day ends. Confirm your exact location when you book so the driver knows where to collect you.
How long does the tour actually take?
The full day runs eight to ten hours from pickup to return, depending on how much time you spend exploring each tomb and temple. The Valley of the Kings alone can take several hours if you visit all three included tombs and read the hieroglyphics on the walls.
Is there time to see the Hatshepsut Temple if I'm short on time?
Yes, the Hatshepsut Temple is a fixed stop on the itinerary, and the tour is built to fit all three sites (Valley, temple and Colossi) into the eight to ten hour window. You won't have unlimited time at each location, but the route is designed to show you the main attractions without rushing.
West Bank Luxor Private Tour: Valley of the Kings
8h–10h · EN · FR · DE +2 · at your hotel
from US$ 215 per person
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