Your Egyptologist guide will collect you from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship at a time of your choosing between 7 and 9am. This is a private tour, so how long you spend at each of the sites on the itinerary is entirely up to you.
Cross the Nile River to the West Bank, the city of the dead for the ancient city of Thebes, known as Luxor today. It's a scenic, 45-minute drive through lush crop fields and desolate sandstone mountains to your first stop, the Valley of the kings. Along the way, your guide will point out the simple house where Howard Carter lived during his search for Tutankhamun's tomb.
This desolate sandstone valley is where the kings of Thebes were buried. After you pay the entrance fee and take a quick look at the visitor's center, your guide will escort you to three richly decorated tombs: guides are not allowed inside the tombs, but he will tell you each mausoleum's story and what to look for. Should you wish to visit the Tomb of King Tutankhamun, an additional fee is payable.
Leaving the hot sands of the Valley of the kings, it's a 10-minute drive to the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most striking monuments in Egypt. Your guide will explain the history of the temple and the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to enhance her power. Feel free to wander the vast colonnades and admire the intricate hieroglyphic decorations.
As you drive back towards the East Bank, enjoy a quick photo stop at the mighty Colossi of memnon. These two giant statues mark the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III.
Should you wish, your guide will be happy to escort you to an authentic alabaster factory. You can see how this famous local product is made and purchase genuine alabaster souvenirs.
Once your tour is complete, your driver will return you to your hotel or cruise ship.
Luxor West Bank And Valley Of The Kings Tour
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
07:30 AM
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Departure Details :
Hotels, cruise ships, or train station in Luxor
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Explore the West Bank of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luxor on this private tour with your own Egyptologist guide. You'll discover the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of memnon, and can choose to visit the Tomb of Tutankhamum and an authentic alabaster factory. Tour includes pickup and drop-off from Luxor hotels and cruise ships.
Highlights
Step back in time on a history tour
Led by a qualified Egyptologist
Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Free port pickup and drop-off included
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Inclusions
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
Optional gratuities
Food and drink
All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Airport pickup is an additional USD $5 per person payable upon arrival
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Traveler Reviews
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Booked our tour Viator. Our guide, Ahmed Aziz was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He made the tour informative and interesting for us giving us lots of facts and figures. He also gave us lots of opportunities to take photos once he had completed his guide. Would definitely recommend.
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Our tour was excellent - our guide was very knowledgeable about the sites visited, provided clear and interesting commentary and was punctual in both picking us up and dropping us off. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Our tour was excellent - our guide was very knowledgeable about the sites visited, provided clear and interesting commentary and was punctual in both picking us up and dropping us off. Would highly recommend this tour.