Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks

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1. Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights – East & West Banks Start your day with a hotel in Luxor, where your expert guide will welcome you for a fully guided 7-hour tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. West Bank – The Necropolis of Thebes Valley of the Kings Your journey begins at the legendary Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-see, featuring elaborately decorated tombs that reveal the splendor of ancient Egyptian beliefs and artistry. During your visit, you’ll explore four royal tombs, including: The Tomb of Ramses IV – Famous for its vivid astronomical ceiling decorations. The Tomb of Ramses III – Featuring intricate wall reliefs and historical inscriptions. The Tomb of Merenptah – The grand burial site of Ramses II’s son. Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut), known for its historical significance and the treasures it once held.

   1 h

2. Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (300.00 EGP) (optional) King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings

   15 min

3. The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’

   15 min

4. In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .

   15 min

5. The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings is rather different than most other tombs built here. This tomb is by far the most spectacular of the other tombs you will see. The hieroglyphics on the wall depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, the Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are very vibrant and you can see the king's sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. There is also a beautiful scene of goddess Nut on the ceiling, where she is depicted swallowing the sun, and it traveling through her stomach, for Nut to give birth to it. The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.

   25 min

6. After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh .

   1 min

7. Karnak Temple , you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.

   1 h

8. The Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.

   10 min

9. The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,

   5 min

10. Karnak you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.

    10 min

11. Temple of Amun, also known as Karnak Temples. You visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.

    1 h

12. Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 771 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an incredible experience in Luxor! Visiting the Valley of the Kings and exploring the different temples was

  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an incredible experience in Luxor! Visiting the Valley of the Kings and exploring the different temples was absolutely amazing. The history, architecture and stories behind everything we saw made the whole day unforgettable. Lunch on the Nile was a brilliant addition and gave us the chance to relax, enjoy the views and take in the beauty of Luxor. A massive thank you to our tour guide, Hassan, who was fantastic from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, friendly, professional and genuinely passionate about Egyptian history. He explained everything clearly, answered all our questions and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. One of the highlights of my trip to Egypt and an experience I would definitely recommend. If you get the opportunity to book this tour, ask for Hassan — you won’t be disappointed!

  danielnG1780UGSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great Day in Luxor with Hassan

  We spent a day in Luxor with our guide Hassan and had a really great experience. Communication and planning beforehand were easy, we were picked up on time and immediately received lots of interesting information about Luxor. We visited the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu and Karnak Temple. Our guide Hassan was very friendly and helpful, assisted us with the tickets and accompanied us everywhere. Thanks to his knowledge and the lively way he explained the history, we learned a lot. He also explained the reliefs and their stories in a great way, which made the visits much more interesting. I especially want to thank him for helping me find my lost phone. He stayed calm and put in a lot of effort to help me get it back – he really saved my day. Great guide and absolutely recommended!

  anoukz220September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A great day exploring Luxor with Hassan 😊

  We had such a great day exploring Luxor’s East and West Banks with Hassan. He was incredibly knowledgeable, but gave us just the right amount of detail without it ever feeling like too much. He kept things interesting throughout, answered all our questions and made the whole experience really enjoyable. Would absolutely recommend him!

  kimhB4655OPSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Must visit Luxor city during your trip to Egypt

  Hassan our tour guide Hassan was friendly, knowledgeable and funny. Kept us entertained for a full day tour. Visiting Luxor is an absolute must and this tour particularly to learn about the history and see the beauty of Egypt.

  virushkaSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great experience

  You get to see the most amazing and important sites and you will learn all the interesting background history about it. Our guide Hassan was able to answer all our questions and he was very friendly. Our driver (we think his name was Ahmet) also very friendly and respectful.

  jenniferr19912019September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great trip made perfect by Hassan.

  Hassan - Really wonderful guide - patient and so knowledgeable. He explained everything in excellent English. He was so enthusiastic and made the trip memorable. He was also kind enough - as it was a private tour - to change the itinerary for us. Carters house was one thing I wanted to see. He gave us tips on which tombs to go into and, as we had seen Karnak, he gave us more time in Luxor temple. Simply this was a fantastic experience made more perfect with Hassan’s commentary.

  Excursion255871August 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Luxor

• Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 501 day trips we list in Luxor.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 501.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Luxor

Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, with vast temples on the Nile's east bank and the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings across the river.

On the east bank, the Karnak temple complex spreads across acres of pylons, obelisks and the forest of columns in its Great Hypostyle Hall. An avenue of sphinxes links it to Luxor Temple in the town centre, which is especially atmospheric when lit up in the evening. The Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum sit along the riverside corniche.

Top-ranked sights in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari), Colossi of Memnon.

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