Luxor West Bank Highlights Tour
Explore Luxor’s legendary West Bank on a private half-day tour of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon with your own Egyptologist guide.
Discover the royal tombs and monuments of ancient Thebes.
Cross to Luxor’s West Bank, the ancient landscape where New Kingdom pharaohs built their royal tombs and memorial temples. This private Luxor West Bank tour takes you inside three tombs included with the standard Valley of the Kings ticket, then continues to the magnificent terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari and the monumental Colossi of Memnon. With private transportation and a licensed Egyptologist guide, the approximately five-hour experience offers a focused and comfortable introduction to the Theban Necropolis without taking up your entire day.
Three essential landmarks of Luxor’s ancient West Bank.
Valley of the Kings
Enter three available royal tombs and see vivid religious scenes created to guide New Kingdom pharaohs through the afterlife.
Hatshepsut Temple
Admire the terraces, colonnades, reliefs, and dramatic cliff setting of the memorial temple built for Egypt’s famous female pharaoh.
Colossi of Memnon
Photograph the two monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III that once guarded his enormous royal memorial complex.
A focused half-day across Luxor’s royal necropolis.
Private hotel pickup
Your private Egyptologist guide and driver will meet you at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the West Bank, with the start time arranged to suit the season and your schedule.
Valley of the Kings
Enter three available royal tombs included with the standard ticket. Your guide explains the beliefs, symbols, rulers, and funerary texts before you explore the decorated interiors, where guiding is restricted inside the tombs.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue to Hatshepsut’s extraordinary mortuary temple beneath the limestone cliffs. Explore its monumental terraces and learn how architecture and reliefs supported the queen’s royal and divine identity.
West Bank landscape
Travel through the archaeological landscape of ancient Thebes while your guide explains how temples, settlements, and desert cemeteries formed a vast sacred city for the dead.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop beside the two colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These monumental figures once guarded the entrance to his vast mortuary temple and remain among the West Bank’s most recognizable landmarks.
Private return transfer
After approximately five hours of West Bank sightseeing, relax during your private transfer back to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
Clear inclusions for your private Luxor half-day tour.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and return from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise
- Licensed private tour guide
- Entrance tickets to the listed sightseeing sites
- Bottled water during the tour
- Service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Optional tombs requiring separate tickets, including Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses V & VI
- Meals and additional drinks
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities
Personalize your Luxor day with selected extra experiences.
The essential private introduction to Luxor’s West Bank.
Focused half-day route
See the West Bank’s principal monuments in approximately five hours without committing to a full-day tour.
Major ancient highlights
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon in one private route.
Private Egyptologist guide
Understand the stories, architecture, beliefs, and rulers behind each archaeological site.
Main tickets included
Enjoy a clearly arranged tour with standard entrance tickets and bottled water already included.
Quick answers about your Luxor West Bank tour.
Which sites are included in the West Bank tour?
The tour includes the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, and a stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
How many tombs can we enter in the Valley of the Kings?
The standard Valley of the Kings ticket normally includes three available royal tombs. Special tombs such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses V and VI require separate tickets.
Are entrance tickets included?
Yes. Standard admission to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the listed sites is included. Special royal tombs require separate tickets.
Can the tour start from a Nile cruise ship?
Yes. Pickup and return can be arranged from hotels and Nile cruise ships docked in Luxor. Please provide the ship name and docking details when booking.
Is this Luxor tour suitable for children?
Yes. The private format allows families to adjust the pace and take breaks. Comfortable shoes, sun protection, and drinking water are recommended, especially during warmer months.
Ready to explore the royal treasures of Luxor’s West Bank?
Share your Luxor hotel or cruise, preferred date, and number of travelers. We’ll arrange your private guide, transportation, and entrance tickets.