Private guided Egypt tour
Luxor West Bank Half-Day — Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
Private half-day exploration of Luxor's West Bank, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
About your private journey
A focused alternative to our full East-and-West Bank tour. Visit the royal tombs and monumental West Bank at an unhurried pace, with a hotel or cruise-berth pickup arranged in Luxor. Exact tombs and premium-entry tickets depend on the travel date.
Highlights of this tour
Tour photographs
Real photographs of Egypt
Real photographs of the Luxor West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The confirmed route depends on opening hours and your date.
Day 1
Detailed itinerary
Meeting and West Bank transfer
Meet your licensed guide at the agreed Luxor location. Travel privately across the Nile and plan your visits around opening hours, walking distances and daytime heat.
Valley of the Kings
Discover New Kingdom burial customs and vivid tomb decoration with context from your guide. The number of tombs and any special-entry tomb require date-specific ticket confirmation.
Hatshepsut Temple
Explore Deir el-Bahari's terraces beneath the cliffs, learning the story of Hatshepsut and the architectural setting. Uneven surfaces and sun exposure call for sensible breaks.
Colossi of Memnon and return
Pause at Amenhotep III's giant seated statues and return to the agreed hotel or river berth. Medinet Habu or extra tombs can be quoted as an extension.
Included when stated in your quote
- Private professional guide in the agreed language
- Pickup and vehicle if itemised in the written quotation
- Personally paced route planning
Excluded unless agreed in writing
- Entry tickets and premium tombs unless itemised
- Meals, gratuities and optional added sites
Preparation and practical notes
The final written quote confirms transport, guide language, admissions, park permits, accommodation if required, payment and cancellation conditions. No supplier price or availability is guaranteed before confirmation.
Bring water, sensible shoes, sun protection and ID if required. Tell us about mobility and family needs.
This West Bank-only visit prioritises selected royal tombs, Hatshepsut and Memnon. Karnak and Luxor Temple are not included; special tomb admission must be confirmed separately.
Shoes with grip for tomb steps, sun protection and any information about restricted mobility.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the full Luxor tour?
No. The full East-and-West Bank tour is a separate existing product; this route is West Bank only.
Can we enter Tutankhamun's tomb?
Only if it is open and its additional ticket is arranged.
Is transport included?
The date-specific quotation confirms any vehicle and pickup location.
Meeting point and map
Services & quotation scope
Proposed services
- Private professional guide in the agreed language
- Pickup and vehicle if itemised in the written quotation
- Personally paced route planning
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.