Private Luxor East & West Bank Highlights Tour 8 Hours with Lunch

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Temple of Karnak , he Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I , Avenue of Sphinxes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Private Luxor East & West Bank Highlights Tour – 8 Hours with Lunch

Discover the best of Luxor in one unforgettable day as you explore both the East and West Banks with your private Egyptologist guide.

Your journey begins on the West Bank, where you will visit the world-famous Valley of the Kings, including the remarkable Tomb of King Tutankhamun (optional) and other beautifully decorated royal tombs such as Ramses III, IV, and IX. Continue to the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most impressive architectural masterpieces, followed by a stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon.

Afterward, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant before crossing to the East Bank.

In the afternoon, explore the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built, and admire its grand hypostyle hall and sacred lake. Then visit the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully preserved in the heart of the city.

Throughout the tour, enjoy the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Egypt Tour Guide - Ragab

Ages: Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Admission Fees
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Valley of the Kings

2 hours Admission not included

This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses V, Tomb of Ramses III, the Tomb of Merenptah ,King tut Tomb .
Temple of Hatshepsut

one hour Admission not included

After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.
Colossi of Memnon

10 min Admission not included

Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. He was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tut.
The Karnak Temple

one hour Admission not included

Karnak in the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt
Luxor Temple

one hour Admission not included

Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.
Avenue of Sphinxes

5 min Admission not included

Avenue of Sphinxes.
Tomb of Ramses VI

30 min Admission not included

Tomb of Ramses VI
Tomb of Ramses III

30 min Admission not included

Tomb of King Ramses III
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)

15 min Admission not included

King Tutankhamun

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Steigenberger Nile Palace
Iberotel Luxor by JAZ
Luxor Star Apartments
Luxor Plaza House
Luxor Legend Apartments
Luxor Guest House
Nefertiti Hotel
Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor
Sonesta St. George Hotel - Luxor
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
Steigenberger Resort Achti
Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

Any Luxor accommodation

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.