# Luxor East & West Bank Day Tour

- Destination: Luxor
- Duration: 1 Day
- Price: from USD 73.75 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel or Nile cruise ship lobby in Luxor.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/luxor-east-west-bank-day-tour
- Last updated: 2026-10-16

A guided day exploring Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut across Luxor's East and West Banks.

Spend a full day exploring Luxor's greatest monuments with an expert guide by your side, starting on the East Bank at Karnak Temple, 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 Valley of the Kings, 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.

## Highlights

- Karnak Temple's Hypostyle Hall
- Three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon photo stop

## 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)

## What to bring

- Sun hat, sunscreen, water bottle
- Comfortable closed shoes

## Important information

- Extreme heat May–September — an early start is strongly recommended

## Itinerary

1. **07:00** — Pickup: Meet your guide at your hotel.
2. **07:30** — Karnak Temple: Walk through the Hypostyle Hall and open-air museum.
3. **10:00** — Cross to the West Bank: Short drive across the Nile.
4. **10:30** — Valley of the Kings: Enter three royal tombs.
5. **12:30** — Temple of Hatshepsut: Visit the terraced mortuary temple.
6. **13:15** — Colossi of Memnon: Brief photo stop.
7. **14:00** — Return: Drop-off at your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What will I see?**
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.

**What is included?**
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.

**Is lunch included?**
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included.

**Can I add a hot air balloon flight?**
Yes. The hot air balloon is available as an add-on.

**What should I bring?**
A sun hat, sunscreen, a water bottle and comfortable closed shoes.

**Is it very hot in summer?**
From May to September the heat is extreme, so an early start is strongly recommended.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.