Private Day Tour West and East Bank of Luxor

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About this activity

The best tour available around Luxor, as you will be able to visit both the West and East bank of Luxor and you will be able to enjoy the top attractions all in one day. The tour’s start time is flexible, but usually the tour starts around 8 AM, takes a duration of seven hours. This private tour includes Pick-Up with our air-conditioned vehicles at your requested location, and Drop Off at your requested location. The tour also provides Entry Fees + Taxes Services, Tour Guides with an experience of 15+ years, and a bottle of water during the day.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: GEM Explore Egypt

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert Tour Guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pick up and drop off from/in your accommodation in Luxor

Not included

Not included: Entry Fees ( Optional to be selected)
Not included: Lunch( Optional to be selected) Drinks not included
Not included: Extra 15 USD per head pick up and drop off from/in Luxor airport.
Not included: Gratuities ( Not Mandatory but appreciated)

Itinerary

Valley of the Kings

2 hours

You will be picked up from your hotel, Nile cruise or the airport by one of Gem Explore's Egyptologists. You'll cross to the West bank, where you will visit the Valley Of The Kings. There, you will see the beautifully painted royal tombs at the Valley of Kings. For over than Three Thousand years , the kings of the New Kingdom (1500-1070 B.C.) were buried in this valley like King Tut Ankh Amon ( Require Extra ticket) ,Tutmosis the first , Tutmosis the third , Ramses the forth and Ramses the ninth and many other royal tombs, Sixty four royal tombs been discovered till today. which is the world's most magnificent burial ground. During our excursion at the Valley of kings you will visit three royal tombs ,sure the guide will help you to visit the best options.
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)

30 min

KV 62 is the burial place for the golden king Tut Ankh Amon ( Mummy still inside) the tomb consider from the best because it is been found intact .( Require special ticket)(Optional Visit)
Valley of the Nobles

Passing by

During your journey you will enjoy amazing view for the valley of the nobles which contains thousands of tombs for the high officials during the new kingdom ( 1550 -1070 BC) you can stop for photos from outside!!
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)

Passing by

Ramesseum is the mortuary temple for king Ramses the great dates back to 1279 BC, the temple is famous for it's 17m seated statue for king Ramses the second . Actually your tour in the west bank it is like a tour in open air museum amazing sight.
Temple of Hatshepsut

1 h 30 min

Next, you can visit Hatshepsut's temple. Hatshepsut (c.1473–1458 BC), the queen who became Pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west bank of Luxor. The temple consists of three levels each of which has a colonnade at its far end. The temple’s walls are covered with beautiful painted reliefs depicting temple rituals, religious festivals, and even the transportation of obelisks from the quarry to their destination in Karnak Temple ,and for sure here expedition trip in Somalia ( Land of Punt). Perhaps most interesting are the reliefs in the portico on the so-called Middle Platform and the divine birth ( Mammisi) for queen Hatshepsut is amazing .
Colossi of Memnon

15 min Admission included

After lunch, you'll visit The Colossi of Memnon. They are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Since 1350 BCE, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor.
The Karnak Temple

2 hours

Then you will go to one of Luxor's most famous temples, Karnak. Karnak remains the most remarkable religious complex ever built on earth. Its 250 acres of temples and chapels, obelisks, columns , you can imagine that Karnak temples contains the biggest hypostyle hall all over the world !! , and statues were built over 2,000 years. It visualizes Egyptian art and architecture into a great historical monument of stone.
Temple of Amun

30 min

During your visit you will enjoy amazing tour in one the most important temples in Karnak temple complex , the temple is amazing with it's ram's heads sphinx statues , the temple dedicated to worship Luxor triad .
Luxor Temple

1 h 30 min Admission included

Then, you'll go to one of Luxor's primary temples; the Luxor temple. To the rear of the temple are chapels built by Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty, and Alexander. Other parts of the temple were built by Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. During the Roman era, the temple and its surroundings were a legionary fortress and the home of the Roman government in the area.

Later, you will be escorted back to your hotel or even the airport.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Pavillon Winter Luxor
Mara House Luxor
Luxor Airport
Pharaonic Rose
Royal House Hotel
Mountain View Villa
Minamar Hotel
San mina Hotel
Sant Mina Hotel
Jaz Yakouta Dahabya
Little Garden Hotel
Roma Hotel Luxor

and 55 more pickup points

Guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby holding a sign of the company name.

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%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Car+Guide+Entry Fees

Car+Guide+Entry Fees : Car+Guide+Entry Fees without lunch

Pickup included
Car+Guide+Entry Fees+Lunch

Car+Guide+Lunch+Entry Fees : All-inclusive Tour with lunch and entry fees with guide

Pickup included