Private Egypt tour
Luxor East & West Bank Tour
Explore Luxor's East and West Banks with tour arrangements tailored to your arrival, interests and pace.
ABOUT THIS TOUR
About this journey
Explore Luxor's East and West Banks with tour arrangements tailored to your arrival, interests and pace.
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Your journey
Detailed itinerary
Suggested itinerary; the order and timing may vary.
01Day 1
~07:00Pickup in Luxor
Meet at your hotel or cruise and head to the West Bank; airport pickups require advance coordination.
08:00Valley of the Kings
Visit royal tombs open with the standard ticket and learn about New Kingdom funerary beliefs.
10:00Temple of Hatshepsut
Explore the terraces and dramatic cliffside setting of the queen's mortuary temple.
11:15Colossi of Memnon
See the two monumental statues and take photographs.
12:15Lunch break
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant; dietary needs can be arranged in advance.
13:30Karnak Temple
Explore the great hypostyle hall, obelisks and vast temple complex.
15:15Luxor Temple
Discover its monumental entrance and columns and its connection to Karnak.
16:30–17:00Drop-off in Luxor
Return to your hotel, cruise or an agreed airport transfer timed to your flight.
Questions before you travel
Can you visit both the East and West Banks of Luxor in one day?
Yes, for a focused highlights tour including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor Temple. Two days provide more time for additional tombs and slower exploration.
Is the tomb of Tutankhamun included in a Valley of the Kings ticket?
Some special tombs require separate admission and public access can change. Confirm the current ticket category for the exact tomb you want to enter.
Can I fly from Cairo to Luxor and return on the same day?
It is possible if flight times allow a full sightseeing day, but travel and airport formalities make it demanding. Flights are separate from a Luxor-local tour unless stated in writing.
How can I avoid the worst heat when touring Luxor?
Start outdoor sites early, carry drinking water and plan shaded breaks. In hotter months, limit time on exposed sites rather than trying to visit everything.
Can you meet us at Luxor airport?
Yes. Share your flight details and we will coordinate a feasible meeting and drop-off schedule.
Is there an overnight stay?
No. This is a same-day sightseeing experience.
What to bring and plan
A full East and West Bank highlights day requires an early start and sensible limits. Special royal tombs have separate admissions; decide on these before the guide balances the temples and river crossing.
- Walking shoes, sun protection and any mobility information needed for tomb steps.
- Bring any regular medication and tell us about mobility or health needs before the itinerary is confirmed.
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Final arrangements and inclusions are agreed in writing before booking.
Services & quotation scope
Proposed services
- Private guiding and transport for the visits described in the itinerary, as itemized in your written quotation.
- Pickup and return arrangements at the agreed location; admission tickets and meals must be listed individually.
Not included unless confirmed
- Personal purchases, gratuities and optional activities not listed in the quotation.
- Any transport, tickets, meals, visas, insurance or accommodation not expressly included.