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Private Luxor East and West Bank Tour with Egyptologist Guide

5.0 (24 reviews) 8 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Luxor East and West Bank Tour with Egyptologist Guide

About this activity

Explore Luxor's East and West Banks with your private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Visit Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Luxor Temple. Your private air-conditioned vehicle, driver, bottled water, fuel, parking, waiting time and Luxor city hotel or Nile cruise transfers are included. Entrance tickets and lunch are excluded. Tutankhamun and Seti I tomb visits are optional, require separate tickets and should be discussed with your guide to fit the day's schedule. Allow approximately 8.5 hours including sightseeing, transfers and breaks; stop durations and visiting order may vary. Optional Luxor Airport pickup and drop-off cost USD 10 extra per person in total for both transfers. Please provide your flight details when arranging airport transfers.

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At a glance

Duration
8 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
More Egypt Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Taxes and charges.
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Included: Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, fuel, parking and waiting time

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance tickets to Karnak , Valley of the Kings s, Hatshepsut and Luxor Temple; lunch
  • Not included: Luxor Airport pickup and drop-offf
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Optional Tutankhamun and Seti I tomb tickets; these visits are not compulsory

Itinerary

  1. The Karnak Temple

    2 hours Admission not included

    Explore Karnak Temple with your English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Walk through its courtyards and columned halls, learn about the temple complex and enjoy time for photographs. Allow approximately two hours. Admission is not included. The order of visits may vary to suit the day.

  2. Valley of the Kings

    2 hours Admission not included

    Visit the Valley of the Kings with explanations from your English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Explore three tombs covered by the standard admission ticket, subject to the tombs open on the day. Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price. Tutankhamun and Seti I require separate tickets and are optional visits, not compulsory parts of the tour. Allow approximately two hours at this stop.

  3. Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)

    30 min Admission not included

    Optional visit only: enter the Tomb of Tutankhamun if you choose to purchase a separate admission ticket. This visit is not compulsory and is not included in the tour price. Please discuss it with your guide; the time shown applies only if you choose to visit.

  4. Temple of Hatshepsut

    one hour Admission not included

    Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari with your English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Discover its terraces and reliefs, with time to enjoy the setting and take photographs. Admission is not included in the tour price.

  5. Luxor Temple

    one hour Admission not included

    Discover Luxor Temple with your English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Explore its courtyards, columns and reliefs, with time to appreciate the details and take photographs. Allow approximately one hour. Admission is not included in the tour price.

  6. Colossi of Memnon

    30 min

    Stand in awe before the Colossi of Memnon, the imposing remnants of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. These colossal statues have witnessed centuries of history and are a must-see during your journey. You'll have about 30 minutes to explore and capture their majesty.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Pavillon Winter Luxor
  • The View Luxor hotel
  • Mara House Luxor
  • Ramsess Hotel
  • Luxor Airport
  • S S Luxor Hotel
  • El Nakhil Hotel
  • Temple Hotel by Voyage Luxor
  • Orange guest house
  • Eljuneina Villas
  • Luxor Wellness
  • Elphardous Oasis Hotel

and 163 more pickup points

Pickup and drop-off are included for hotels, Nile cruise boats and rental apartments within Luxor city. Please provide your accommodation or cruise name and confirm your pickup time with us. Optional Luxor Airport pickup and drop-off cost USD 10 extra per person in total, covering both transfers for this tour. This airport supplement is not included in the tour price. Please provide your arrival and departure flight details to arrange the transfers.

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Private Luxor East and West Bank Tour with Egyptologist Guide

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