Tour to The East & West Bank of the Nile

Luxor Full-Day Tour – East & West Bank Highlights

Discover the best of Luxor in one unforgettable day on this private full-day tour. Explore the East Bank temples of Karnak and Luxor, cross the Nile to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

This tour combines royal tombs, monumental temples, and ancient history with a seamless private experience guided by an expert Egyptologist.

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor

• Visit Valley of the Kings, including famous tombs of Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II

• Explore Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most remarkable female pharaohs

• See the Colossi of Memnon, massive statues from Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple

• Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant

• Tour the Karnak Temple complex, dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu

• Visit Luxor Temple, completed by Ramses II and dedicated to the Theban Triad

• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide and bottled water provided

🗺️ Detailed Itinerary

West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
Your day begins with a private pickup from your hotel in Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle. Cross the Nile to the West Bank and explore the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial ground of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs. Visit 3 to 4 tombs (depending on Ministry of Tourism regulations), including Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II.

Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built for Egypt’s only female pharaoh of the New Kingdom, the temple features a stunning terraced design and beautifully preserved reliefs depicting her reign. Along the way, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that once guarded Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.

Lunch Break on the East Bank
Return to the East Bank of Luxor for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, offering traditional Egyptian cuisine to recharge for the afternoon.

East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temples
After lunch, explore the Karnak Temple complex, the largest religious site in Egypt. Dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, Karnak boasts massive pylons, open courtyards, and the impressive Hypostyle Hall with 134 towering columns adorned with hieroglyphs.

End your day at Luxor Temple, originally built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II. Admire its statues, reliefs, and monumental architecture, all dedicated to the Theban Triad of gods: Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu.

Return to Hotel
After an immersive full-day tour of Luxor’s most iconic sites, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient wonders.

✅ Tour Includes

• Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the tour

• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

• Entrance fees to all sites visited

• Lunch at a high-quality local restaurant

• Bottled water

• All service charges and taxes

❌ Tour Excludes

• Tipping

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

⭐ Why Book This Tour?

• Ideal for first-time visitors to Luxor who want to see East & West Bank highlights in one day

• Private guide ensures personalized attention and in-depth historical insight

• Perfect for history lovers, photographers, and cultural explorers

• Combine temples, tombs, and iconic monuments efficiently in a single day