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Explore Luxor ToursPrivate Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon Tour
Luxor West Bank, Luxor, Egypt
Duration
About 5 to 6 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
This private Luxor West Bank tour brings together the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon in a well-paced half-day route. Allow about 5 to 6 hours from hotel or Nile cruise pickup to return, including private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking Egyptologist, standard admission to the two ticketed sites, lunch and bottled water.
It is the right choice for a first West Bank visit or for travellers who want the defining royal tomb and temple experience without turning the day into a long circuit. The Valley of the Kings is visited early where practical; Hatshepsut follows with time to appreciate Deir el-Bahari, then the Colossi give the route a simple open-air finale. Separately ticketed tombs are optional and are checked only for the requested date. For help choosing between the classic landmarks and a quieter archaeological day, see our guide to the best temples in Luxor for a first visit.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings with the standard tombs open on the day.
- Explore Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari.
- Stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank plain.
- Travel privately with an English-speaking Egyptologist and air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pause for an included lunch and bottled water.
- Keep separately ticketed tombs as optional additions confirmed for the requested date.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- See Luxor's most recognisable West Bank sites in one focused private route.
- Start with the royal tomb landscape rather than combining too many monuments.
- Give Hatshepsut Temple enough time to be understood, not just photographed.
- Keep the Colossi as a simple open-air stop and avoid a rushed full-day circuit.
- Use private transport, lunch and a dedicated Egyptologist for a more comfortable pace.
Itinerary
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Pickup and Valley of the Kings
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise and cross to the West Bank by private air-conditioned vehicle. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, where the standard admission covers the tombs open under the site's current rotation. Your guide introduces the royal burial landscape and helps you make the most of the available tombs without rushing the visit.
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Temple of Hatshepsut
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. The terraces, colonnades and cliff setting explain why this is one of Luxor's defining architectural visits. Your private guide gives the site enough context and time rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.
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Colossi of Memnon and lunch
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the two monumental statues that once stood at the entrance to Amenhotep III's mortuary temple. Then pause for lunch at a selected local restaurant. Lunch and bottled water are included; drinks at the restaurant are not included.
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Return to Luxor
Return privately to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise. The order may change for opening arrangements, traffic, heat or guest comfort without removing a listed inclusion. Separately ticketed tombs can be discussed in advance and added only after access and current price checks.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the route.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard admission to the Valley of the Kings.
- Standard admission to Hatshepsut Temple.
- Colossi of Memnon photo stop.
- Lunch at a selected local restaurant.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Separately ticketed tombs, including Tutankhamun, Seti I or any other special-access tomb.
- Drinks at lunch other than the bottled water stated above.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service, entrance, language or pickup outside the confirmed quotation.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$160 per person
2 guests
US$110 per person
3-4 guests
US$90 per person
5-8 guests
US$80 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service and are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, current site access and guide language. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Start time is confirmed with your hotel or Nile cruise; an earlier start is more comfortable in warmer months.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection; the Valley and Hatshepsut Temple have uneven paths, steps and open sun.
- Tell us about limited mobility or children who need a safety seat before confirmation.
- The visiting order may change for opening arrangements, traffic, heat or guest comfort while keeping the listed route intact.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is this Luxor West Bank tour?
Allow about 5 to 6 hours from pickup to return. The exact time depends on your pickup point, current site access, walking pace, lunch and traffic.
Which Valley of the Kings tombs are included?
The standard admission covers the tombs in the site's current rotation. Tutankhamun, Seti I and other special-access tombs are not part of the base route and must be checked separately.
Is Hatshepsut Temple included?
Yes. Standard admission to Hatshepsut Temple is included in the confirmed base route, subject to the site's current opening arrangements.
Is the Colossi of Memnon stop ticketed?
No. The Colossi are an open-air stop. They are part of the route, but no admission ticket is represented as included for them.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch at a selected local restaurant and bottled water are included. Drinks at the restaurant are not included.
Can this tour work for children or limited mobility?
Yes, within site-access limits. Tell us the travellers' ages, mobility needs and any safety-seat requirement so we can check the walking route and vehicle before confirmation.
Where does the tour begin and end?
Pickup and return are included from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise. Other pickup points must be checked and confirmed in the quotation.
