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Luxor West Bank Full Day Tour

Step into the heart of ancient Thebes on this immersive full-day journey across Luxor’s West Bank. Cross the Nile to explore the legendary necropolis where Egypt’s most powerful rulers were laid to rest. This private guided experience reveals the timeless beauty of the Valley of the Kings, the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the richly decorated Medinet Habu Temple and the artisans’ village of Deir El-Medina, where the craftsmen who built the royal tombs once lived. With professional guidance, comfortable transportation, and a traditional lu

  • Duration1 days
  • TypeClassic
  • BaseLuxor
Luxor West Bank Full Day Tour

Overview

Step into the heart of ancient Thebes on this immersive full-day journey across Luxor’s West Bank. Cross the Nile to explore the legendary necropolis where Egypt’s most powerful rulers were laid to rest. This private guided experience reveals the timeless beauty of the Valley of the Kings, the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the richly decorated Medinet Habu Temple and the artisans’ village of Deir El-Medina, where the craftsmen who built the royal tombs once lived. With professional guidance, comfortable transportation, and a traditional lunch, this tour offers an unforgettable encounter with Egypt’s ancient legacy.

Highlights

  • Crosses the Nile to the funerary side of ancient Thebes
  • West bank only, so the east bank temples are left aside
  • A full day rather than a rushed morning circuit

Itinerary

  1. 1Luxor West Bank Exploration

    Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Luxor, where you’ll meet your expert guide. Cross the Nile to the western bank, the ancient burial ground of Thebes, and begin your exploration of Egypt’s most iconic monuments. The first stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for over three millennia, guarding the entrance to his long-lost mortuary temple. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, a breathtaking structure carved into the cliffs, celebrated for its symmetry and grandeur. Afterward, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom. Here, you’ll enter several tombs adorned with vivid wall paintings that tell the stories of the pharaohs’ journey to the afterlife, including the world-famous tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. Your journey continues to Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramses III, renowned for its remarkably preserved reliefs depicting scenes of battle and divine rituals. Conclude your exploration at Deir El-Medina, the ancient village where the artisans who built the royal tombs once lived, offering a rare glimpse into the daily life of ancient Egyptian workers. As the day draws to a close, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel, carrying with you the memories of a remarkable day spent among the timeless wonders of Luxor’s West Bank. Meals: Lunch Overnight: Not included (return to hotel in Luxor)

What’s included

  • Pickup and drop-off from any hotel or location in Luxor
  • Private transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all listed archaeological sites
  • Bottled mineral water during the tour
  • Lunch at a quality local restaurant
  • All taxes and service charges

Not included

  • Entry tickets to special tombs in the Valley of the Kings such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, or Ramses VI
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and gratuities
  • Camera tickets inside the Valley of the Kings tombs

How booking works

  1. Send your dates

    Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.

  2. We reply with a plan

    You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.

  3. You change what you want

    Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.

  4. Confirm and travel

    Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Luxor West Bank Full Day Tour?

1 day in total.

Is there a day-by-day itinerary?

Yes — 1 day is written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.

How much does Luxor West Bank Full Day Tour cost?

It starts at $90 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.

What is included in the price?

7 things are included, listed in full above. In short: pickup and drop-off from any hotel or location in luxor; private transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle; professional english-speaking egyptologist guide; entrance fees to all listed archaeological sites, and more.

What is not included?

The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are entry tickets to special tombs in the valley of the kings such as tutankhamun, seti i, or ramses vi; personal expenses; tipping and gratuities. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.

Where does Luxor West Bank Full Day Tour start?

It starts in Luxor. If you are arriving somewhere else, or on a different day, tell us and we will adjust the first and last days around your flights.

Can this trip be changed?

Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.

What to pack

Clothing

  • Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
  • A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
  • Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
  • One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply

Feet

  • Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
  • Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel

Sun and heat

  • A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
  • High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
  • Sunglasses
  • A refillable water bottle

Practical

  • A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
  • Any medication you take, in its original packaging
  • Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
  • A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day

Gallery

Valley of the Kings — view 2Luxor Temple — view 2Valley of the Kings — view 3Luxor Temple — view 3

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