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Private Full Day Tour of Luxor west Bank Tombs and temples: Unearth Egypt's captivating history
4.9
180 Ratings
Luxor
Unearth Egypt’s captivating history on a private full-day tour of Luxor’s west bank. Explore iconic destinations, including the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and Deir El-Medina.
Unearth Egypt’s captivating history on a private full-day tour of Luxor’s west bank. Explore iconic destinations, including the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and Deir El-Medina.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Valley of the Kings - The Reflections Tour Guide will start the Luxor West Bank adventure by picking up guests from their Luxor hotel or Nile Cruise in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
The journey begins with a visit to the famous Valley of the Kings, a burial site with 63 tombs. These royal tombs are beautifully decorated with detailed…
- Valley of the Kings - The Reflections Tour Guide will start the Luxor West Bank adventure by picking up guests from their Luxor hotel or Nile Cruise in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
The journey begins with a visit to the famous Valley of the Kings, a burial site with 63 tombs. These royal tombs are beautifully decorated with detailed depictions of Egyptian mythology, offering insights into the beliefs of the time. Among the notable figures buried here is King Tutankhamun.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The next stop is the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as Deir el Bahari. Queen Hatshepsut, whose name means “Foremost of Noble Ladies,” is credited with initiating the first trading routes. Visitors can spend an hour exploring this extraordinary temple.
- Colossi of Memnon - The tour continues at the Colossi of Memnon, where visitors can admire the grandeur of these towering twin statues carved from quartzite sandstone for 30 minutes.
- Temple of Medinat Habu - After a lunch break, the tour proceeds to the magnificent Medinet Habu. This temple, commissioned by King Ramses III, celebrates his reign and showcases his grandeur. Guests can enjoy an hour exploring its detailed architecture and history.
- Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) - The tour then explores the ancient Workmen’s Village in Deir el-Medina, home to the artisans, craftsmen, and laborers who built and decorated the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Visitors can spend an hour learning about their lifestyle.
- Valley of the Queens - This valley served as the burial site for the queens of the New Kingdom (circa 1539–1075 BCE). Located near the Valley of the Kings, it is part of the larger Theban necropolis. The site contains over 90 known tombs, with the most famous being that of Queen Nefertari, the wife of Ramses II. Her tomb is celebrated for its stunning wall paintings and intricate decorations, often depicting scenes from the Book of the Dead, illustrating the journey to the afterlife.
What's Included
- Entrance fees to Deir el-Medina (workers village)
- Egyptologist English speaking guide
- Colossi of Memnon
- Entrance fees to Valley of the Kings
- A bottle of water during your trip
- Entrance fees to Madint Hubo Temple
- Entrance fees to Valley of the Queens
- Entrance fees to Hatshepsut Temple
- Booking may include or exclude entrance tickets, depending on selection
- Entrance fees to Deir el-Medina (workers village)
- Egyptologist English speaking guide
- Colossi of Memnon
- Entrance fees to Valley of the Kings
- A bottle of water during your trip
- Entrance fees to Madint Hubo Temple
- Entrance fees to Valley of the Queens
- Entrance fees to Hatshepsut Temple
- Booking may include or exclude entrance tickets, depending on selection
What's Not Included
- Pick-up from the airport $10 extra
- Pick-up from the airport $10 extra
Additional Information
Unearth the captivating history of Egypt on a private tour expertly guided by an Egyptologist. In a single day, embark on a journey to iconic destinations, including the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the magnificent Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and the historic Deir El-Medina. Delve into the depths of ancient Egyptian civilization as…
Unearth the captivating history of Egypt on a private tour expertly guided by an Egyptologist. In a single day, embark on a journey to iconic destinations, including the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the magnificent Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and the historic Deir El-Medina. Delve into the depths of ancient Egyptian civilization as you explore these archaeological wonders.
To enhance your experience, we’ve ensured your comfort with round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel, in a spacious and air-conditioned vehicle. This seamless adventure allows you to absorb the profound heritage of Egypt’s past without the hassle of logistics. Immerse yourself in the tales of pharaohs and queens, marvel at the grandeur of temples, and step back in time at Deir El-Medina. Book now to embark on a day of awe-inspiring exploration into Egypt’s captivating history.
Location
Valley of the Kings
Luxor City,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(180 Ratings)
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Carlocb8180ke
Jan 30, 2026
A fantastic tour of Luxor’s West Bank - This is the tour to book. Waleed turned looking at tombs and temples into understanding their role in the politics, power and religion of the time. I literally couldn’t have asked for a better guide. This tour was genuinely a huge part of why I loved my time in Luxor.
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Raghusood
Jan 25, 2026
Great experience in Luxor - Ibrahim our guide was very polite and informative. He should us all the locations with patience and told us all the local policies. His English was good and ensured he explained all the history of all temples.
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Goritsa_r
Jan 20, 2026
A memorable day over Luxor West Bank - We had an absolutely wonderful day exploring the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the stunning Hubo Temple. Our guide, Mena, truly made this experience exceptional. He is extremely knowledgeable, very positive, and genuinely friendly, and his passion for Egyptian history is contagious.
Mena contacted us the day before to confirm all details and was perfectly on time on the day of the tour, which immediately gave us confidence and peace of mind. This is the first time I can honestly say that I didn’t just hear information, but actually learned and remembered so many fascinating facts — all thanks to the way Mena explains history with clarity, stories, and enthusiasm.
The sites themselves are unforgettable, and the impressions they leave are beyond words. The Hubo Temple, in particular, is absolutely mind-blowing. Having such a knowledgeable guide made the visit even more meaningful and memorable.
Our driver, Ahmed, was also very nice and careful, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey throughout the day.
Highly recommended tour, and especially highly recommended guide — Mena truly turned this day into an unforgettable experience
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Yalcinkaya
Jan 20, 2026
Amazing tour - This day trip to the Luxor West Bank was truly outstanding, and the biggest reason for that was our guide, Mena. He is incredibly knowledgeable, positive, and easy to be around, and he knows exactly how to present history in a way that is both interesting and memorable.
From the Valley of the Kings and Queens to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut and the breathtaking Habu Temple, everything felt well explained and perfectly paced. The Hubo Temple in particular left us speechless. Thanks to Mena, this was not just sightseeing — it was real learning, and information that will stay with us.
Mena was perfectly organized, contacted us in advance, and was right on time, which made the whole day smooth and stress-free. Our driver, Ahmed, was kind and careful, ensuring a comfortable and safe journey.
A fantastic experience overall, but above all, a guide like Mena makes all the difference. Highly recommended.
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Goritsar
Jan 20, 2026
An experience to remember and a wonderful guide - We had an absolutely wonderful day exploring the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut, workers village and the stunning HuboTemple. Our guide, Mena, truly made this experience exceptional. He is extremely knowledgeable, very positive, and genuinely friendly, and his passion for Egyptian history is contagious.
Mena contacted us the day before to confirm all details and was perfectly on time on the day of the tour, which immediately gave us confidence and peace of mind. This is the first time I can honestly say that I didn’t just hear information, but actually learned and remembered so many fascinating facts — all thanks to the way Mena explains history with clarity, stories, and enthusiasm.
The sites themselves are unforgettable, and the impressions they leave are beyond words. The Hubo Temple, in particular, is absolutely mind-blowing. Having such a knowledgeable guide made the visit even more meaningful and memorable.
Our driver, Ahmed, was also very nice and careful, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey throughout the day.
Highly recommended tour, and especially highly recommended guide — Mena truly turned this day into an unforgettable experience.
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Tarynacyndi
Jan 18, 2026
Fun Full day West Bank sightseeing - We had Mansour (as our guide) and Hassan (as our driver) when we toured the West Bank. They took good care of us. Mansour is a good storyteller and we learned more about Egyptian history from him and Hassan drives very well / very careful. We visit the following sites: temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the kings, Medina Habu, stop for lunch, the Colossi of memnon and ended in the valley of the workers. We opted not to see the valley of the queens. Took us 9 hours total.
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316jonc
Jan 18, 2026
Amazing day in Luxor - Best guide i had in luxor. Learned a lot of things during our trip in the valley of the kings, temple of hatsepsut and kubu temple. Our guide was very knowledgeable about ancient egypt. He was able to answer all our questions about each area we visited. When we come back to Luxor we will definitely would want to work with him again. Would highly recommended them when your are in Luxor.
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Collin
Jan 14, 2026
Must do in Luxor! - Fantastic tour. Nasser, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge. So many cool things you get to see and walk through. Highly recommend if you’re in Luxor
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Paradise44990615567
Jan 13, 2026
Great - Mohammed was very knowledgeable in ancient Egyptian culture, friendly and patient. We enjoyed our tour. The sites were excellent. The driver was very polite.
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歌織
Jan 13, 2026
Ruins Slacken Guides to Highest 45-Year Record - First, the Valley of the Kings. I went to see three tombs that I could enter for free and the tomb of Seti I (+6,000 yen) Tutankhamun (+2,000 yen). I was particularly impressed to see the murals, the ceiling paintings and the rare drafts of the murals on the tomb of Seti I.
Next is Hatshepsut Funeral Hall. I was impressed because I always wanted to go, and the mural was good.
You will notice that the guide has not explained anything to you at all. I was shown a screen on my smartphone with a quick search (age, personality) on Chat GPT, and my guide told me to go check it out because I was waiting here.
So when I told him that I was hiring a guide to explain the mural, he finally started explaining it at the next Hab temple. Next, we had lunch, the Colossus of Memnon, for exactly six hours. It was 15:00.
This tour should be a 6-9 hour tour of the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut, Medinethub, Medina and the Colossi of Memnon.
The guide says it's been six hours. The Valley of the Queens, Medina, is so small that there is no point. Let's go. The tour is over next door. I made my way home, insistent on paying my tip.
It may be aborted in the middle like this, so go around in the order you want to go.
Also, my guide's English is already ruined. So, the easiest way to understand it was to have it spoken in Arabic and google translate it. Google Translate didn't respond in English either.
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