1-Day Luxor West Bank Tour with Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
About This Tour
Cross the Nile and explore Luxor's West Bank on a full-day private journey through ancient Egyptian history. Discover the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Luxor · Languages: English, French, Spanish
About Luxor
Luxor
The vast dig sites of the Valley of Kings, ancient Thebes and looming monolithic temples dot Luxor; a fascinating town of 4,000 years that’s best explored with the help of a local guide.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
- A bottle of mineral water during the excursion
- All transfers by air-conditioned van
- Entrance fees to the aforementioned sites
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Tipping
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Full-Day Private Tour of Luxor's West Bank
Begin your day with pickup from your Luxor hotel, Nile cruise, or Luxor River port in a comfortable minibus. Drive to the West Bank of Luxor while listening to your guide's engaging introduction to the history of ancient Thebes, now known as Luxor. Drive to the West Bank of Luxor while listening to your guide's engaging introduction to the history of ancient Thebes, now known as Luxor. Arrive at the Valley of the Kings and stop briefly at the Visitor Center for an overview of the site. Arrive at the Valley of the Kings and stop briefly at the Visitor Center for an overview of the site. Explore the burial area with guidance from your guide before entering the tombs independently, as guides cannot accompany visitors inside the cemeteries. Explore the burial area with guidance from your guide before entering the tombs independently, as guides cannot accompany visitors inside the cemeteries. Walk through the rock-cut chambers and tunnels, and admire the painted rooms and hieroglyph-covered passageways inside the tombs of Egypt's rulers. Walk through the rock-cut chambers and tunnels, and admire the painted rooms and hieroglyph-covered passageways inside the tombs of Egypt's rulers. You may choose to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun for an additional fee if desired. You may choose to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun for an additional fee if desired. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and admire its striking geometric columns carved into the cliffside. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and admire its striking geometric columns carved into the cliffside. Learn about the history of the temple and the life of Queen Hatshepsut while exploring the courtyards, statues, and hieroglyphs. Learn about the history of the temple and the life of Queen Hatshepsut while exploring the courtyards, statues, and hieroglyphs. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon and take memorable photographs of the towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon and take memorable photographs of the towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Hear the stories and legends connected to the statues and observe the Roman inscriptions carved into the stone. Hear the stories and legends connected to the statues and observe the Roman inscriptions carved into the stone. Visit the alabaster factory and browse hand-cut alabaster pieces available for purchase as souvenirs. Visit the alabaster factory and browse hand-cut alabaster pieces available for purchase as souvenirs. Conclude the excursion with a comfortable return transfer to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise. Conclude the excursion with a comfortable return transfer to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt · Tour start: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
