Private Full Day Tour on the West Bank of Luxor

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About this activity

Discover the ancient wonders of the West Bank of Luxor on this full-day private tour with an expert Egyptologist guide.

You will explore the most famous sites of this ancient city, including the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs were buried in splendid tombs; the Hatshepsut temple, dedicated to the only female pharaoh of Egypt; the Valley of the Queens, where the royal wives and children were laid to rest; the Deir el Medina, the village of the workers who built the tombs. Along the way, you will learn fascinating facts and stories about the history and culture of ancient Egypt from your knowledgeable guide.

You will also enjoy a delicious lunch at Malkata House, a traditional Egyptian restaurant with a beautiful view of the Nile. This tour is a perfect way to experience the best of Luxor's West Bank in one day, with comfortable air-conditioned transport and a personalized service.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Far and Beyond Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Egyptologist guide

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: All entrance tickets

Itinerary

Valley of the Kings

2 hours Admission not included

You will be picked up from your accommodation to go to the first location, the world-famous Valley of the Kings. We will visit 3 beautiful tombes and all interesting details are explained.
Temple of Hatshepsut

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Then we visit the temple of Hatshepsut, the temple of this tough lady is located under the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Temple of Medinat Habu

1 h 30 min Admission not included

We continue our experience in the temple of Medinet Habu, a temple that is often skipped but certainly worth a visit. Finally, we visit the Colossi of Memnon, 2 huge statues that depict Amenhotep III.
Stop 4

one hour Admission included

In the middle of the day, you can enjoy a delicious lunch at Malkata House with views of the desert and Valley of the Queens.
Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)

1 h 30 min Admission not included

In the workers' village of Deir el-Medina, also called the Valley of the Artisans, lived the craftsmen who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
Valle Delle Regine

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The Valley of the Queens has more than 90 known tombs, mostly consisting of an entrance, a few short halls, and a sarcophagus chamber. On the standard ticket you will visit 3 tombs.