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    Luxor West Bank Half-Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut

    Descend into the painted tombs of ancient pharaohs and stand before Egypt's most dramatic cliff-side temple — all within a single Luxor morning.

    Half Day (4-5 hours)

    Quick Answer

    The Luxor West Bank half-day tour visits the ancient burial landscape on the west side of the Nile, where the sun sets and the Egyptians placed their royal tombs and mortuary temples. It centers on the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, and it fits into a single morning or afternoon.

    About This Experience

    The West Bank of Luxor represents the ancient Egyptian concept of eternity. As the sun sets in the west, this side of the Nile became the sacred landscape of royal tombs and mortuary temples — a vast necropolis where pharaohs prepared for the afterlife. This half-day private experience focuses exclusively

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    Key Facts

    Duration
    Half Day (4-5 hours)
    Location
    Luxor
    Category
    Cultural Experiences
    Languages
    English, Spanish, German, French
    Max Group Size
    16
    Starting From
    $70 per person

    What Makes It Special

    Unique highlights of this experience

    • Focused exploration of Luxor’s West Bank sites
    • Guided entry into three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
    • Interpretation of Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple architecture
    • Insights into ancient Egyptian afterlife beliefs
    • Private air-conditioned transfers between desert sites
    • Comfortable half-day pace with meaningful depth
    • Expert Egyptologist guidance throughout the tour
    • Efficient routing to minimize waiting and walking

    What You'll Visit

    01Stop 1

    Hotel or Nile Cruise Pickup

    Our representative will accompany you from your hotel or cruise in Luxor. During the transfer to the West Bank, your guide outlines the historical importance of Thebes as the New Kingdom capital and explains why the west...

    30 minutesPick up from Your Hotel or Nile Cruise
    Hotel or Nile Cruise Pickup
    02Stop 2

    Valley of the Kings

    Explore the Valley of the Kings, burial site of New Kingdom pharaohs including Tutankhamun and Ramses II. You will enter three selected tombs open to the public on the day of visit. Descend into corridors decorated with...

    2 hoursAdmission Included
    Valley of the Kings
    03Stop 3

    Temple of Hatshepsut

    Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built into towering limestone cliffs, the temple’s terraced design reflects architectural innovation and political messaging. Reliefs depict trade expeditions to Pu...

    1 hourAdmission Included
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    04Stop 4

    Colossi of Memnon

    Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of Amenhotep III that once guarded a vast mortuary complex. Though much of the original temple has vanished, these statues remain powerful markers of scale and en...

    20 minutes
    Colossi of Memnon
    05Stop 5

    Return Transfer to Hotel or Cruise

    After completing the West Bank visits, return comfortably to your hotel or Nile cruise. The drive allows time for further discussion and clarification of historical themes explored during the tour.

    30 minutesDrop-off to Your Hotel or Nile Cruise
    Return Transfer to Hotel or Cruise

    Meeting & Pickup

    Start

    Pickup Point

    Your Accommodation in Luxor

    Between 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM
    End

    Drop-off

    Your Accommodation in Luxor

    Return to start location

    Confirm your pickup

    Tell us where you're staying so your guide can meet you there.

    The tour guide will contact you 30 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time to make arrangements.

    Choose Your Experience Type

    We have 1 option to choose from

    Luxor West Bank Tour
    $110
    per person

    Group Size

    1-8 guests

    Duration

    Half Day (4-5 hours)

    Availability

    Daily

    What's Included

    Included

    7 items
    • Private air-conditioned transfers throughout the tour
    • Licensed professional Egyptologist guide
    • Entrance fees to Valley of the Kings (three standard tombs)
    • Entrance fee to Temple of Hatshepsut
    • Visit to Colossi of Memnon
    • Bottled water during the tour
    • All local taxes and service charges

    Additional Information

    What to Bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Camera
    • A hat
    • Cotton clothes
    • Sunglasses
    • Water holder

    Know Before You Go

    • Typical start times: 7:00–8:00 AM or early afternoon upon request
    • Itinerary can be adjusted slightly based on pacing preferences
    • Expect walking on desert terrain and descending into tomb chambers
    • Light clothing, hat, sunscreen, and comfortable footwear recommended
    • Optional upgrades include additional tomb entries
    • Travel time between sites included in total tour duration

    Policies & Important Info

    Price Policy

    Pricing is quoted per person based on private service and varies according to group size. Optional tomb upgrades and personal expenses are not included in the base rate.

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to departure. Cancellations within 48 hours may incur applicable charges.

    Refund Policy

    Approved refunds are processed to the original payment method within standard banking timeframes.

    Children Policy

    Children are permitted on the tour. Discounted rates may apply depending on age and official site ticket regulations.

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    $70per person

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    Guest Reviews

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    Incredible temples

    Robert P.,Nov 2024

    The Luxor West Bank tour covered so much - Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon. A lot of walking but our guide made it fascinating.

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