Luxor East & West Banks Day Tour
Overview
Discover the highlights of ancient Thebes on a full-day Luxor East and West Banks tour, combining Egypt’s most impressive temples and royal tombs in one unforgettable journey. This private Luxor day tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the history, architecture, and culture of ancient Egypt with a knowledgeable local guide.
Your adventure begins on Luxor’s West Bank, where you will explore the famous Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial place of numerous Egyptian pharaohs. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, a remarkable monument built for one of Egypt’s most powerful female rulers. You will also stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that have stood near the ancient city of Thebes for thousands of years.
After enjoying the West Bank highlights, cross the Nile to explore Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites ever constructed. Walk among its enormous columns, obelisks, statues, and sacred temples while learning about the beliefs and achievements of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully located in the heart of modern Luxor. The temple was connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes and was an important center for religious ceremonies during the New Kingdom.
This Luxor East and West Banks day tour offers a convenient way to see the essential attractions of Luxor in a single day. With private transportation, flexible sightseeing, and guidance throughout the experience, you can explore the ancient monuments at a comfortable pace while gaining a deeper understanding of Egyptian history.
Whether you are staying in Luxor or visiting from another destination, this Luxor full-day tour is an excellent choice for travelers looking to experience the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple in one carefully organized itinerary.
Highlights
- Private full-day tour of Luxor’s East and West Banks
- Explore the famous Valley of the Kings
- Visit the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- See the monumental Colossi of Memnon
- Discover the vast Karnak Temple Complex
- Visit the historic Luxor Temple
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional Egyptologist guide
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional private Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor
- All service charges and taxes
- Free internet access
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during lunch
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional activities or entrance tickets not specified in the program
- Tipping
Itinerary
Your day begins with pickup from your hotel in Luxor. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and start your journey to the West Bank of the Nile.
Valley of the Kings
Your first stop is the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where many pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Explore the fascinating tombs carved deep into the limestone mountains and admire the colorful wall paintings and hieroglyphics that provide insight into ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most distinctive monuments. Built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, the temple features elegant terraces, monumental architecture, and beautifully preserved reliefs depicting the reign and achievements of one of Egypt’s most famous female rulers.
Colossi of Memnon
Make a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These imposing monuments once stood at the entrance to a vast temple complex and remain among Luxor’s most recognizable landmarks.
After exploring the West Bank, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before continuing to the East Bank.
Karnak Temple Complex
In the afternoon, visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever constructed. Walk through its monumental gateways, courtyards, obelisks, and columns, including the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall, with its forest of enormous stone columns.
Your guide will explain the history of the complex and the major pharaohs who contributed to its construction over many centuries.
Luxor Temple
Finish your sightseeing at the magnificent Luxor Temple, located on the East Bank of the Nile. Built primarily during the New Kingdom, the temple was closely associated with the ancient Opet Festival and was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship.
Admire its grand entrance, towering statues, columns, and beautifully preserved reliefs as your guide brings the history of ancient Thebes to life.
After completing your tour, return to your hotel in Luxor in your private vehicle, concluding an unforgettable day among the monuments of ancient Egypt.
Price Policy
Price Policy
- All prices are quoted per person, based on the selected accommodation and room occupancy.
- The standard tour price is based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
- Single-room accommodation is available at an additional supplement.
- Child prices depend on the child's age and the services required and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- The tour price is based on the services and accommodation specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking, particularly for Nile cruise cabins, hotels and domestic transportation.
- Once the booking has been confirmed and the required deposit has been received, the agreed tour price will not change unless the traveler requests changes or upgrades.
Payment Policy
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm and secure the tour reservation.
- The remaining 70% balance should be paid before arrival, according to the payment deadline stated in the booking confirmation.
- Bookings made within 30 days of arrival may require full payment at the time of confirmation.
- Certain services, such as Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights or special arrangements, may require higher or earlier payment because of supplier conditions.
- Payment processing, bank-transfer fees or card/online payment charges, if applicable, may be the responsibility of the traveler.
Price Changes
Quoted prices are based on the availability and rates available when the quotation is prepared. Hotel, cruise and transportation rates may change before the reservation is confirmed.
After the required deposit has been received and the booking is confirmed, the agreed price is protected except for:
- Requested itinerary changes
- Hotel or cruise upgrades
- Additional services or excursions
- Changes in travel dates
- Additional transportation requirements
- Supplier charges that were specifically identified before booking
Optional Experiences
Optional activities such as a Luxor hot-air balloon ride, Nubian Village visit, desert safari, snorkeling, diving, Red Sea boat trip or Nile dinner cruise are not included unless specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary. Their prices will be provided separately.
Important
The final price, inclusions, exclusions, accommodation category and payment deadline will be clearly stated in the traveler's booking confirmation before payment is made.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that travel plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to provide reasonable flexibility while covering non-refundable costs related to hotels, Nile cruise reservations, transportation, entrance tickets, and other services booked for your Egypt tour.
Standard Cancellation Charges:
- More than 61 days before arrival: 20% cancellation fee
- 60–31 days before arrival: 35% cancellation fee
- 30–15 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee
- 14–7 days before arrival: 75% cancellation fee
- 6 days or less before arrival: 100% cancellation fee
- No-show: 100% of the total tour price
Important Conditions
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by email or through the booking platform. The cancellation date is considered the date we receive the written request.
Certain services, including Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights, hotels, special events, and prepaid arrangements, may have separate cancellation conditions imposed by the supplier. Any non-refundable supplier charges will be deducted from the applicable refund.
If the tour has already started, unused services are generally non-refundable.
Changes and Postponements
If you need to change your travel dates rather than cancel, we will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to availability and any additional charges imposed by hotels, cruise operators, airlines, or other suppliers.
Force Majeure
In exceptional circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, government restrictions, major transportation disruptions, or other force majeure events, alternative arrangements or credit may be offered where possible. Refunds will depend on the recoverable amounts from our suppliers.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies, travel interruptions, baggage, and other unexpected expenses before your trip.
By confirming your booking, you acknowledge and accept the cancellation and refund conditions stated above.
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