Luxor Private or share Half_Full Day Tour to East and West Banks

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About this activity

Enjoy a more personalized Luxor experience when you book this private tour. Go back in time with a full-day private tour of Luxor's top attractions.

Your Egyptologist guide will take you to historic sites such as the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Hatshepsut as well as both the Luxor and Karnak Temples.

Round-trip transportation from your hotel is included and you'll stay cool between sights in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Premium Egypt Tours

Ages: Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
Included: Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
Included: Qualified Egyptologist guide.

Not included

Not included: Tipping
Not included: All entrance fees

Itinerary

Valley of the Kings

2 hours Admission not included

the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture, which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.
Temple of Hatshepsut

one hour Admission not included

Move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most striking monuments in Egypt. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the temple and the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. There is free time to explore at your leisure as you wander the large courtyards and admire the intricate hieroglyphic decorations.
Colossi of Memnon

10 min Admission not included

Colossi of Memnon, which mark the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. These two giant statues standing tall and proud on the West Bank are all that remain of the ancient complex.

You will pass by the colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Continue driving to the east bank of Luxor to enjoy having your lunch at a local restaurant but drinks are not included, before moving to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu.
The Karnak Temple

2 hours Admission not included

Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. On entering the Temples of Karnak, you will see each legacy left by the various pharaohs as the complex grew even larger. The deeper you go into the complex, the further back in time you will travel, with the oldest ruins dating back over 3,000 years. Walking through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall, it's hard not to be overwhelmed by the 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. At the rear of the complex, you will find the sacred lake where centuries ago pharaohs and their offerings to the gods were purified. After a tour of the complex, you will have additional free time to explore at leisure.
Luxor Temple

one hour Admission not included

Finish your day tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramses' II during the 19th Dynasty. Later you will be driven back to your hotel in Luxor. It even can be ended in Luxor airport