LUXOR DAY TOUR VISIT EAST AND WEST NILE BANKS
Tour Overview
Unlock the Treasures of Ancient Thebes in One Day
Journey into Egypt’s greatest open-air museum on a Luxor East and West Bank tour that brings the stories of the pharaohs to life. Visit legendary sites like Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and more—all in one unforgettable day. Accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide, you’ll travel in comfort between Luxor’s iconic East and West Banks.
This private day tour is ideal for travelers who want to see the highlights of Luxor in a single, expertly guided trip, with hotel pick-up, lunch, entrance fees, and transportation all taken care of.
Tour Highlights
Visit both East and West Bank sites in one comprehensive day
Discover Karnak and Luxor Temples with an Egyptologist guide
Explore the Valley of the Kings and see royal tombs
Enjoy Queen Hatshepsut’s unique mortuary temple
Take photos at the Colossi of Memnon
Private transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and guiding included
Tour Itinerary
🚐 7:30 AM – Hotel Pickup in Luxor
Start your adventure with a comfortable pickup from your Luxor accommodation in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
🏛️ 8:00 AM – Visit Karnak Temple (East Bank)
Walk among the colossal columns of Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built. Admire its sacred lake, obelisks, and grand Hypostyle Hall.
🕌 10:00 AM – Visit Luxor Temple (East Bank)
Continue to Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Discover its Roman chapels, pharaonic statues, and the towering pylon.
🌊 12:30 PM – Lunch by the Nile
Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant with views of the Nile River.
⛰️ 2:00 PM – Explore Valley of the Kings (West Bank)
Descend into the mysterious tombs of ancient pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings, including the burial sites of Ramses and Tutankhamun (optional).
🕌 3:30 PM – Hatshepsut Temple Visit (West Bank)
Marvel at the unique terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most powerful female rulers, built dramatically into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
🗿 4:30 PM – Colossi of Memnon Photo Stop
Take unforgettable photos at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III standing guard for 3,400 years.
🚐 5:00 PM – Return to Hotel
Relax as we transfer you back to your hotel with memories of a day full of history, legends, and wonder.
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Inclusions
- Hotel or cruise pickup and drop-off in Luxor
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional licensed Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (three tombs), Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
- One lunch at a local Nile-view restaurant (drinks extra)
- Bottled water during the day
- Service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- Optional tomb entrance fees (e.g., Tutankhamun’s tomb & The Tomb of Seti I)
- Drinks during lunch
- Tips for guide and driver (optional)
- Optional boat ride to Banana Island, Ramesseum, or Medinet Habu
Tour Pricing
Adult
Child 6-12yrs
Child Under 6yrs
Prices Notice:
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is a private guided tour with door-to-door transfers.
Yes, a local restaurant lunch is included in the tour price.
Yes, all standard site entrance tickets are included. Optional tombs may have additional fees.
Yes! Let us know your preferred pickup time and we’ll accommodate your schedule.