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Tour to Luxor East and West Banks

Tour to Luxor East and West Banks

Price varies by group size

$88.00

Duration

1 day

Max People

50

Tour Type

Private

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Overview

Tour to Luxor East and West Banks

Enjoy a memorable day exploring both the East and West Banks of Luxor, where the remarkable beauty and history of ancient Egypt still stand proudly against time. You’ll be accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide and travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable and informative experience. During this tour, you will visit some of Luxor’s most iconic landmarks, including the majestic Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Tour Highlights

  • Karnak Temples.
  • Luxor Temple.
  • Hatshepsut Temple.
  • Valley of the Kings.
  • Colossi of Memnon

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up service from your hotel in Luxor and return.
  • All Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private Egyptologist guides during your tours.
  • Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sights.
  • Lunch meal at a restaurant in Luxor.
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • All service charges & taxes.
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program.
  • Tipping.

Tour Plan

Pick-Up from Hotel or Nile Cruise

  • Your tour begins with pick-up in Luxor, where you will meet your private Egyptologist guide and start exploring the city’s most iconic ancient landmarks.

Valley of the Kings

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs (1570–1050 BC).
  • Here, you’ll see beautifully decorated tombs belonging to famous rulers such as Ramses II, Seti I, Hatshepsut, and the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • Next, explore the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
  • This magnificent temple, built for one of Egypt’s most successful female pharaohs, is known for its elegant terraces and impressive architecture, dedicated to both Queen Hatshepsut and the god Amun.

Colossi of Memnon

  • Stop to view the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded his grand mortuary temple.
  • These monumental figures continue to stand proudly as symbols of ancient craftsmanship and history.

Lunch on the Nile

  • Enjoy a relaxing lunch on an island in the Nile, including a short boat trip to reach it.
  • Savor the peaceful river scenery before continuing to the East Bank.

Karnak Temple Complex

  • Head to the Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes ever built.
  • Dedicated mainly to the Theban triad — Amun, Mut, and Khonsu — the temple evolved over thousands of years.
  • Walk through its grand halls and past the Avenue of Sphinxes, which once linked Karnak to Luxor Temple.

Luxor Temple

  • End your sightseeing at Luxor Temple, built around 1400 BC as a place for festivals and royal ceremonies.
  • Once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, this temple remains a stunning example of ancient architectural beauty and spirituality.

Return to Hotel or Nile Cruise

  • After finishing your visits, you will be transferred back to your hotel or Nile cruise in comfort.

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