| Duration |
8 Hours |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Valley of the Kings / Colossi of Memnon / Luxor Temple |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Your Hotel in Luxor or Nile Cruise |
This full-day tour departs from Luxor hotels or Nile cruise ships and visits both banks of the Nile at Luxor in a single day, covering the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank before crossing to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. It is the only complete Luxor full day tour covering East and West Bank sites in one combination, without repeating a stop covered on the East Bank–only or West Bank–only Luxor tour pages. This part of the day focuses on burial traditions, royal power, and beliefs about the afterlife, much like other well-planned Guided Luxor day tours, but brought together in one seamless route.
Private vehicle picks up from the Luxor hotel or Nile cruise ship in the morning and crosses the Nile to the West Bank, stopping first at the Valley of the Kings, then the Temple of Hatshepsut, then the Colossi of Memnon. The group breaks for lunch at a local restaurant before crossing back to the East Bank, where the vehicle continues to Karnak Temple and then Luxor Temple. The tour ends with drop-off at the Luxor hotel or Nile cruise ship in the late afternoon. Travelers who prefer to focus more deeply on royal tombs may also consider a dedicated Valley of the Kings tour from Luxor as an alternative way to spend extended time in this area.
Only on this route
The only full-day tour from Luxor that crosses both the East Bank and West Bank in a single itinerary combining Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon with Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in one day.
A private air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise ship in the morning for this complete Luxor full-day tour of the east and west banks, crossing the Nile to begin at the Valley of the Kings.
Sixty-three royal tombs are cut into the West Bank hillside at the Valley of the Kings, including KV62, the tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. A licensed Egyptologist guide leads you through a selection of open tombs on this Luxor day tour, covering both banks. For deeper West Bank exploration, some travelers prefer a Luxor West Bank tour with the Valley of the Queens, focusing on queens’ tombs and less-visited burial sites.
From the Valley of the Kings, you continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, climbing through the three rock-cut terraces built into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari for one of ancient Egypt's few female pharaohs. The temple's colonnades and painted reliefs remain among the West Bank's best-preserved monuments.
Your driver stops roadside at the Colossi of Memnon, two 18-metre stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have marked this West Bank approach for over 3,400 years. From here, you break for lunch at a local restaurant before crossing back to the East Bank for the afternoon's temple visits.
Dive deeper into ancient history with a visit to Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex filled with awe-inspiring columns, statues, and sacred carvings.
Conclude your tour with the magnificent Luxor Temple, a site that comes alive with history and grandeur. Learn about its role in ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies and admire its timeless architectural features. After a day filled with exploration and discovery, you will be transported back to your hotel in Luxor, carrying memories of an extraordinary adventure. This itinerary pairs well with other Top Egypt day trips for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.
Lunch
This full-day tour includes private vehicle transport, a licensed Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to all five listed sites, and lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off are included on both banks of Luxor.
This is the only full-day tour from Luxor that combines the West Bank sites (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon) with the East Bank sites (Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple) in a single itinerary.
This tour visits the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank, then crosses the Nile to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Lunch at a local restaurant takes place between the two halves of the day.
Yes. This Luxor East and West Bank Tour is ideal for first-time visitors because it covers the most important temples and tombs in a single, well-structured itinerary without feeling rushed.
This tour runs approximately 8 hours from pickup to drop-off. Pickup time is arranged with your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise ship in the morning at booking, and the tour returns you to the same location in the late afternoon.
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