Private Full Day Tour on the West Bank of Luxor
Description
Discover the ancient wonders of the West Bank of Luxor on this full-day private tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. You will explore the most famous sites of this ancient city, including the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs were buried in splendid tombs; the Hatshepsut temple, dedicated to the only female pharaoh of Egypt; the Valley of the Queens, where the royal wives and children were laid to rest; the Deir el Medina, the village of the workers who built the tombs. Along the way, you will learn fascinating facts and stories about the history and culture of ancient Egypt from your knowledgeable guide. You will also enjoy a delicious lunch at Malkata House, a traditional Egyptian restaurant with a beautiful view of the Nile. This tour is a perfect way to experience the best of Luxor's West Bank in one day, with comfortable air-conditioned transport and a personalized service.
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Itinerary
You will be picked up from your accommodation to go to the first location, the world-famous Valley of the Kings. We will visit 3 beautiful tombes and all interesting details are explained.
Then we visit the temple of Hatshepsut, the temple of this tough lady is located under the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
We continue our experience in the temple of Medinet Habu, a temple that is often skipped but certainly worth a visit. Finally, we visit the Colossi of Memnon, 2 huge statues that depict Amenhotep III.
In the middle of the day, you can enjoy a delicious lunch at Malkata House with views of the desert and Valley of the Queens.
In the workers' village of Deir el-Medina, also called the Valley of the Artisans, lived the craftsmen who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
The Valley of the Queens has more than 90 known tombs, mostly consisting of an entrance, a few short halls, and a sarcophagus chamber. On the standard ticket you will visit 3 tombs.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will contact you about where the guide will meet you (e.g. in the lobby of your hotel, in front of your Airbnb or apartment etc.)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
We had a superb day exploring all the sites on the West Bank with AlaaDin as our Egyptologist guide. AlaaDin was extremely informative , and he gave us the right amount of free time to explore the sites on our own before moving on to the next. He brought the history to life. Thank you AlaaDin
Fabulous full day tour with our guide Mohammed. He was so knowledgable and charmingly answered all our many questions. We were not hurried and able to spend as much time as we wished at the tombs and temples. We would highly recommend. We also took a half day east bank tour with the same guide. Thank you so much.
In this tour, you can experience real ancient Egypt. With the right guide, it feels like travelling back in time. Alaadin is the best tour guide (a real archaeologist) I have ever met. He is very attentive and answers every question or doubt you may have. There is no rush, and you have time to admire almost everything. It is very well organised, with hotel pick-up and the guide waiting for you. Something we really appreciated was the electric cars in the Valley of the Kings. They are sustainable and very comfortable for those who prefer a lift instead of walking up the valley.
Forget any other tour agency this is the ONE to book through. I was professionally communicated too before I arrived in Luxor, by the owner Mohamed. Yassin who booked my tour listened properly, and very carefully to my detailed request - meeting my price points and needs. He tailored a bespoke package of travel and guidance with Doctor of Egyptology and Mythology - Mahmud. The service from Yassin is reliable, respectful and highly recommended.
It is the best location in Luxor on the west side. The house is small, familiar with excellent rooms with a fabulous view to the mountain and temples. The energy is very high and transforming. We were very well cared for by the manager and its stuff, wonderful cooking and just had an unforgettable stay there. Organization to temples on time and details were just great as well as surprises in between. Our guide, Saber shared his great knowledge of Egyptology and showed us the top energy spots in each temple, so that my retreat group could dive into and let their transformation happen. He is a great guide also on a spiritual level. We will for sure come back again. All the best to all Malkata House and team. You are the best. Denise Bitterlin
Unforgettable trip in Luxor with family. We arranged the Luxor trip with Malkata House fro 2 days 1 night. The Far and Beyond Travel is partner with Malkata House. We arrived in Luxor in the early morning, driver and guide pick us up on time. A day before travel, Mohamend (the owner of guesthouse) confirmed us the trip with itinerary. We booked full day West Bank for day one. Upon arrival, the guide took us to Valley of the King, he explained us Egypt historical and every details - tombs of valley of the king. We visit total 6 tombs, amazing. Visited Temple of Hatshepsut and we had chance to visit the local village and show us how to cut all rock. The shop and guide didn't force us to buy anything. We had lunch at Malkata House, food was lovely & delicious. In the afternoon, visited Valley of the Queens and workers' village at Deir el-Madina. End of the day, we visited temple of Madinet Habu, very beautiful. We spent more than 8 hours for the first day. Very impressive. On the 2nd day, hot air balloon was good experience. Visited Karnak temple & Luxor temple and Dendara Temple. Guide explained all details, spent long time with us, walked with us and told us to notice thing. We enjoyed trip very much. We left Luxor with unforgettable experiences. We definitely recommend this company.
