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Luxor East & West Bank Day Tour
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Luxor East & West Bank Day Tour is a 1 Day experience in Luxor, from $73.75 per adult. A guided day exploring Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut across Luxor's East and West Banks.
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About This Trip
Spend a full day exploring Luxor's greatest monuments with an expert guide by your side, starting on the East Bank at , where towering columns rise from centuries of pharaonic construction. From there, cross the Nile to the West Bank and descend into the rock-cut tombs of the , still vivid with millennia-old painted reliefs. The day closes at the Temple of Hatshepsut, its terraced colonnades set dramatically against the cliffs. Your guide walks you through every stop, turning three thousand years of history into stories you'll actually remember — a comfortable, well-paced day that covers Luxor's essential sites without feeling rushed.
A guided day exploring Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut across Luxor's East and West Banks.
Why This Matters
Ancient Thebes was split in two: the living city of the East Bank, where Karnak's priests once served Amun-Ra, and the sacred West Bank, reserved for the dead. Crossing the Nile between them retraces the same symbolic journey pharaohs believed the soul took daily, from sunrise temples to sunset tombs. Few places let you feel that ancient duality of life and afterlife in a single day.
Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
Highlights
- Karnak Temple's Hypostyle Hall
- Three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon photo stop
Itinerary
07:00
Pickup
Meet your guide at your hotel.
07:30
Karnak Temple
Walk through the Hypostyle Hall and open-air museum.
10:00
Cross to the West Bank
Short drive across the Nile.
10:30
Valley of the Kings
Enter three royal tombs.
12:30
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the terraced mortuary temple.
13:15
Colossi of Memnon
Brief photo stop.
14:00
Return
Drop-off at your hotel.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Luxor
- By car · 10 min
Karnak Temple
- By car · 40 min
Valley of the Kings
- By car · 10 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
- By car · 5 min
Colossi of Memnon
- By car · 40 min
Return to
Your hotel in Luxor
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What's Included
- Private transportation with A/C
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees for 3 tombs, Karnak, and Hatshepsut Temple
- Hotel/Nile cruise pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Hot air balloon (available as an add-on)
- Lunch and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel or Nile cruise ship lobby in Luxor.
What To Bring
- Sun hat, sunscreen, water bottle
- Comfortable closed shoes
Important Information
- Extreme heat May–September — an early start is strongly recommended
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
Karnak Temple and its Hypostyle Hall, three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
Private air-conditioned transportation, a licensed Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for 3 tombs, Karnak and the Temple of Hatshepsut, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel or Nile cruise ship.
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
Yes. The hot air balloon is available as an add-on.
A sun hat, sunscreen, a water bottle and comfortable closed shoes.
From May to September the heat is extreme, so an early start is strongly recommended.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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