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Half-day Luxor West Bank Tour

Half-day Luxor West Bank Tour

Price varies by group size

$88.00

Duration

8 hours

Max People

40

Tour Type

Private tour

Location

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Overview

Begin your journey into the ancient Egyptian afterlife during the Luxor West Bank Tour. Here, New Kingdom pharaohs have constructed their tombs and funerary temples in preparation for eternity. See three of the magnificent royal tombs of New Kingdom monarchs during the Valley of the Kings tour. Discover the iconic “Hatshepsut Temple” and listen to the stories behind its silent stones from our professional Egyptologist. Then, stand before the 18-meter-high Colossi of Memnon and learn about their interesting history.

Your expert tour guide won’t just lead the way, but he’ll bring history to life with engaging stories of each monument. You’ll feel less like a tourist and more like you are exploring with a knowledgeable friend.

Tour Highlights

  • Luxor West Bank Tour.
  • The valley of the kings.
  • Royal decorated tombs of 3 pharaohs.
  • The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
  • The colossi of Memnon.

Book now and step into the afterlife world of the pharaohs on our private guided tour.

 

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop off.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Transportation.
  • Private tour guide.
  • Light snack.
  • Bottled water.
  • Taxes and service charges.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tippings.
  • Extra activities not listed.
  • Professional photo session.

Tour Plan

Pick up

In the morning, our representative will meet you at the selected location in Luxor to pick you up in a private AC vehicle to ensure you have a comfortable day tour.

Luxor West Bank Tour

When visiting Luxor, you are stepping into the realm of the great pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Luxor is the modern town located where the ancient city of Thebes once stood, serving as the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom period.

The Nile River penetrated the city of Thebes and divided it into east and west banks. The ancient Egyptians believed that the West Bank represented death and the afterlife because it was where the sun went down before entering the afterlife. So, the West Bank served as a site for royal mortuary structures, including temples and tombs.

Luxor west bank

Valley of the Kings tour

Our day will start with the Valley of the Kings tour, at the site chosen by more than 63 kings from the 18th,19th, and 20th dynasties to build their tombs.

During the Luxor West Bank Tour, you visit three of the royal tombs, and you’ll be astonished by the remaining colored reliefs and paintings on the tombs’ walls that represent scenes from the afterlife according to ancient Egyptian beliefs.

 

Hatshepsut temple

Our next stop will be the “Hatshepsut Temple,” also known as the Deir el-Bahri Temple. Here you’ll see a unique temple not only because of its iconic design but also because it was owned by the most powerful female ruler in ancient Egypt.

Once you see the temple, you’ll be impressed by its breathtaking architecture, nestled at the foot of the cliffs and consisting of three terraces with symmetrical colonnades.

Stepping into the Hatshepsut temple, you can explore the magnificent wall reliefs that still bear some colors. These reliefs have a lot to say about the history and achievements of Queen Hatshepsut.

 

The colossi of Memnon

After finishing our tour at the temple of Deir el-Bahari, we’ll move to the location of the colossi of Memnon. They are two gigantic seated statues of King Amenhotep III, which were once placed before the entrance of his damaged mortuary temple. The statues acquired special fame in ancient times due to the weird sounds they made at dawn, hence they were called after the Greek hero “Memnon”, the son of “Eos”, the goddess of dawn.

drop-off

Finally, you’ll be driven back to your residence in Luxor.

Good to know

  • Taking photos inside the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings requires an additional ticket. Please inform your tour organizer if you would like to obtain one.
  • The tomb of Tutankhamun is not included in the cost as it requires a separate ticket.
  • If you’d like, you can add lunch to your tour.
  • It is advisable to wear walking shoes and cotton clothes to stay comfortable throughout the entire tour.

Booking and cancellation policy

  • You must book the tour in advance through our website or contact us via phone or email.
  • A 30% deposit is required to confirm the booking for the day tour.
  • We will send you an instant confirmation after your booking.
  • Last-minute bookings are accepted based on availability.
  • Children from 0-2 are free, while children's bookings (under 11 years) will cost only 50% of adults’ prices.
  • Rescheduling tours is available with no extra charges up to 24 hours before the date of the tour.
  • If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s date, you will be fully refunded. But in case you cancel the tour less than 24 hours before the tour, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • Extra fees may be applied for solo travelers.

Why choose us?

  • We provide professional transportation services with private air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable tour.
  • Our Egyptologist will accompany you throughout the tour, allowing you to enjoy great guided tours inside the museums and while exploring Egyptian streets.
  • We have a flexible booking and cancellation policy.
  • You can benefit from our competitive prices and our special offers for large groups.
  • We have no hidden fees because our prices include all taxes and service charges.
  • You can customize your tour to fit your needs, even if you need a private tour only for you or need to book a tour for a large group. 
  • We provide tour guides in all major languages upon request, besides providing Female guides if needed.

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