Overview
Tour Description
A half-day tour of the Luxor West Bank, the “City of the Dead” of ancient Thebes. In about four or five hours you see the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, with a Nile-view lunch to finish.
We are a Luxor-based company, so these are the tours our guides know best.
Highlights
- Three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- The Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s great female pharaoh
- The Colossi of Memnon
- Lunch at a Nile-view restaurant
Itinerary
Half-day tour of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
Your Egyptologist picks you up anywhere in Luxor and gives you a short introduction to Egyptian history on the drive to the West Bank. In the Valley of the Kings you enter three painted royal tombs. Next is the Temple of Hatshepsut, built in three terraces against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, and a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the two seated statues of Amenhotep III. You finish with lunch at a Nile-view restaurant before we drive you back.
Duration: about 5 hours. Meals: Lunch.
Included and Excluded
- Pick-up and return in Luxor
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to the sites listed
- Lunch at a Nile-view restaurant
- Service charges and taxes
- Special tomb tickets
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide and driver
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FAQs
How much does the half-day West Bank tour cost?
It depends on group size: $130 (1 person), $85 (2 people), $75 (3 to 4 people), $65 (5 to 8 people), $55 (9 to 15 people), $35 (16 to 35 people) per person.
What time does the tour start?
We recommend 7:00 or 8:00 AM to beat the heat and the crowds. We can adjust to your schedule.
How many tombs can we visit?
The standard ticket covers three tombs. Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses VI need extra tickets.
Can I combine it with Karnak?
Yes. Our full-day Luxor tour adds Karnak and Luxor Temple in the afternoon.
