Full-Day Luxor Tour "Highlights of East and West Banks"
Description
Maximize your time in Luxor with a comprehensive full-day tour that covers both the East and West Banks. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Theban Necropolis, the Valley of the Kings, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun, and the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, renowned for its impressive art and well-preserved architecture. Enjoy the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle, offering flexibility to explore at your own pace. The tour includes convenient door-to-door transport and a delicious lunch.
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Itinerary
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a full guided trip of about 8 hours. First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses,lV the Tomb of Ramseslll, the Tomb of Merenptah .Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor.
Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (300.00 EGP) (optional) King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh .
The Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple , you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all travelers from all hotels in Luxor (east or West Side) Drop off to any selected location by customer
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(14)
I went on a private tour and my guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and gave lots of great info for everything we visited. He also gave me time to walk around and experience the sites on my own at my own pace, which I really loved. He knew the best way to beat the crowds and avoid the tourist traps. He even bought me breakfast on the way and we stopped for shisha and a tea mid-trip. The car was modern and comfortable. Really a great experience overall.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on your private tour. It’s fantastic to know that your guide’s knowledge, flexibility, and thoughtful gestures—like giving you time to explore at your own pace and even sharing breakfast and tea—made your day so enjoyable. We always aim to provide personalized and comfortable experiences, so it’s especially rewarding to hear that you appreciated the smooth planning, crowd management, and the quality of the vehicle. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Egypt again in the future! Warm regards,
Mahmoud is a very reliable tour guide. Everything went smoothly, and he took great care of us. It was a wonderful experience, and we wish him all the best and much success in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a smooth and enjoyable experience with Mahmoud. He takes great pride in ensuring our guests feel comfortable, well taken care of, and fully immersed in their journey, so your appreciation means a lot. Your warm wishes will certainly be shared with him—it will make his day! We sincerely hope to welcome you again in Egypt for another memorable experience in the future. Wishing you all the best as well!
We booked our day trip to Luxor with Nabq Tours after our original travel agent couldn't resolve the issue of EgyptAir cancelling all flights between Sharm El-Sheikh and Luxor. The airline we used in the end was Petroleum Services Company, which is a basic airline service and propellor engine plane, but we didn't care as we just wanted to do the trip and the flight is so short. We met our amazing guide, Khaled El Saady, at Luxor Airport. He is very knowledgeable of the historical sites available to visit in Luxor as he used to work as an Egyptologists at the Valley of the Kings as an archaeologist. He had thought out the day well and did his best to keep our children cool in the summer sun. Our day started at the Valley of the Kings and we went into 4 tombs, Tutankamun's tomb you have to pay extra for. The guards in the tombs do try to get money off you for taking photos and offering you pieces of card to use as a fan. You can ignore them. Our youngest son, who is 6 had the chance to steer the electric buggy that was our transport into the valley. You have to pay to use the toilet (5le per visit) and there isn't any toilet paper, so bring your own. Then we went to an alabaster art workshop, they did an entertaining demo of how they make the items from the stone, etc. The items are expensive in the shop but you can haggle and there is no obligation to buy. It keeps you out of the sun for a bit and there is a toilet with toilet paper you can use in there for free. Then we went to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. There are a few steps to climb to get to the temple, so bring flat shoes and plenty of water as there is no shade until you reach the temple. Again the guards inside try to take photos of you for money but you don't have to pay them. Bring your own drinks as the cafe is expensive. Next we saw the Colossi of Memnon. Afterwards we went to lunch in a buffet style restaurant. This suited our children who are 6, 10 and 13. Our guide said we could take our own drinks in but the waiters do make you feel like you can't drink them inside and you have to buy from them. You can use the toilet in here for free. Afterwards we had a felucca boat ride down the Nile for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Again it keeps you out of the sun for a while. The boat we had was operated by 4 boys with no adult supervision; children over here have to grow up quickly. They were confident at what they were doing. The youngest one said he was 10 but he was the same height as my 6 year old. The boys worked really hard for their tips: dancing, arm wrestling our sons, playing drums, letting our sons open the sail and steer the boat, etc. The final part of the day was at the Temples of Karnak. I wish we had visited at a cooler time of year. I would have liked to stay longer but the heat was too much even though it's such an impressive place. Because we had time left before needing to go back to the airport we had a horse and cart ride around modern Luxor, which was great for my children to see how normal people live out there and see their culture. Khaled was able to answer every question we had and brought us fruit and drinks.
Hello Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your day trip to Luxor was well organized and that Khaled provided such knowledgeable guidance. Your insights about the sites and tips for future travelers are invaluable, and we appreciate your understanding of the local customs. We're glad your children enjoyed the activities and the unique experiences, like the felucca ride! We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Best Regards
I am happy about the Luxor tour. The guide was on time. He is a professional guide and really nice and knowledgeable. Trip was also very good. There is one thing to consider by guides and the tour company in general. As a practice guides take tourists to shops and butiques without their consent. This is wrong. Personally I dont like to go to shops and waste my time in those places cos I am not a random buyer. If i need to buy something, I ask the guide. I hate taking us to places they get huge commissions. Guides should be adviced by tour companies to get the consent 1st before taking them to such places. Also in this tour we were asked to go in a boat ride which cost 50 US dollars. We had not planned it. The ride is nice but that also a kind of an additional thing we didnt want to do. Apart from above, all the other things were good. The restaurant were had lunch is really nice.
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This tour was great. Guide was also very good, helpful and nice. He explained us so many things. Only negative comment I need to put is, guides taking us to shops. I hate that. We were taken to a gift shop without our consent. Since i was ill, I refused to be there. Guides should ask visitors whether they like to buy things. Visitors like us should not be taken to shops
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The history of egypt is just wonderful and amazing You must visit luxor the city of 1000 door and plenty of temples nd tombs. Our guide aly was great
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Luxor is really an amzing ancient city. The east babk is probably the most interesting place in egypt .. The tour agent managed to cover all the sites and vists . Looking forward to come again soon
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Amazing time ... Live Luxor and egypt. Luxor and karnak area must to see if you are coming to Egypt.. the ruins are beautiful. The people are friendly.. We can not recommend it enough
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Nice guided day tour in Luxor with lunch and visit to the most attracted Aires in Luxor east and west bank Hatshepsut temple is amazing . Highly recommended tour
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Amazing full day tour in kuxkr to explore the valley of kings and Karnak temple. The guide was really great and informative Great day
’re grateful for your feedback. It’s our pleasure to provide the best possible service to our guests, and we’re glad that this commitment was reflected in your Trip. We look forward to the next time we’re able to serve you again. Have a wonderful day!