Private Luxor Full-Day Tour: East & West Bank Highlights

Your accredited Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your Luxor hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and take you to the legendary Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile. This ancient royal necropolis is home to dozens of rock-cut tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom, beautifully decorated with vivid carvings and sacred texts that reveal the beliefs of the afterlife. During your visit, you will explore several of the most impressive tombs, with the option to enhance your experience by entering the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun, one of the most iconic archaeological discoveries in the world.

The tour then continues to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a stunning terraced monument carved into the limestone cliffs. Dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, the temple is a masterpiece of ancient architecture, with grand colonnades, detailed reliefs, and dramatic views over the surrounding desert landscape.

Then visit the Colossi of Memnon, two towering stone statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Standing proudly on the West Bank for more than 3,000 years.

After exploring the West Bank highlights, you will cross to the East Bank to visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest temple sites in the world, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Wander through its monumental pylons, sacred avenues, and the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall with its forest of towering columns, bringing ancient Thebes to life before returning to your hotel.

Finally, you will end your day at the beautiful Luxor Temple, a stunning sanctuary located in the heart of the city, originally built for the rejuvenation of kingship. Illuminated at sunset, its grand statues, elegant colonnades, and the famous Avenue of Sphinxes create a magical atmosphere that perfectly concludes your journey through ancient Thebes before returning to your hotel.