Luxor West Bank Tour: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
Overview
Discover the remarkable history of ancient Thebes on a Luxor West Bank tour visiting the famous Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. This private sightseeing experience takes you into one of Egypt’s most fascinating archaeological areas, where royal tombs, ancient temples, and monumental statues reveal the power and traditions of the New Kingdom.
Your tour begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Luxor. Cross the Nile to the West Bank and enjoy the changing scenery as you travel from modern Luxor toward the ancient necropolis of Thebes.
Your first major stop is the Valley of the Kings, the celebrated burial ground of many pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Explore the desert valley and enter selected royal tombs, where colorful wall paintings and hieroglyphic inscriptions provide fascinating details about Egyptian beliefs concerning death and the afterlife. Your professional guide will explain the history of the pharaohs, the purpose of the tombs, and the stories represented in the ancient artwork.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Luxor’s most distinctive monuments. Built for Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most prominent female rulers, the temple is dramatically positioned beneath towering limestone cliffs. Learn about her reign, achievements, trade expeditions, and the architectural design of this impressive sanctuary while exploring its terraces, reliefs, and columns.
During the journey, you will also have opportunities to admire the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that once stood at the entrance of a monumental temple complex. These iconic statues provide an excellent photo opportunity and add another important landmark to your West Bank experience.
This Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple tour from Luxor is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, and travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history. A private guide allows you to explore at a comfortable pace and learn about the monuments according to your interests.
After completing your sightseeing, return across the Nile and enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Luxor.
This tour combines three of the most recognizable attractions on Luxor’s West Bank in one convenient experience. Instead of simply visiting the monuments, you will discover the stories behind the tombs, temples, rulers, and ancient religious traditions that made Thebes one of the most important cities of ancient Egypt.
Whether you are interested in archaeology, photography, Egyptian history, or cultural travel, this experience provides an engaging introduction to the treasures of Luxor’s West Bank.
Highlights
- Explore the famous Valley of the Kings
- Visit several beautifully decorated royal tombs
- Learn about the pharaohs of ancient Egypt and their beliefs about the afterlife
- Optional visit to the Tomb of Tutankhamun
- Discover the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Stop at the monumental Colossi of Memnon
- Enjoy a private Egyptologist guide
- Comfortable private transportation throughout the tour
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Luxor
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to the sightseeing sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the tour
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Entrance ticket to the Tomb of Tutankhamun
- Any additional entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Any extras not mentioned under "Included"
- Tipping
Itinerary
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Luxor by private air-conditioned vehicle. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and cross to the West Bank of the Nile to begin your archaeological adventure.
Valley of the Kings
Your first stop is the legendary Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites.
Hidden among the desert mountains, this ancient necropolis served as the burial place of many powerful pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
Enter several of the open royal tombs and admire their colorful wall paintings, hieroglyphs, and scenes depicting the journey of the deceased into the afterlife.
Your guide will explain the fascinating history of the tombs and the burial traditions of the ancient Egyptians.
Optional: You may choose to visit the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun, subject to availability and an additional entrance fee.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue to the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically built against the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari.
Discover the remarkable story of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most successful female rulers. Admire the temple’s impressive terraces, columns, reliefs, and statues while learning about her reign, trade expeditions, and relationship with the gods.
The spectacular setting beneath the limestone cliffs also provides excellent opportunities for photography.
Colossi of Memnon
End your West Bank sightseeing with a stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon.
These two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III once guarded the entrance to his vast mortuary temple. Take photographs and learn about their history before beginning your journey back to Luxor.
After the tour, enjoy a comfortable private transfer back to your hotel, concluding your memorable exploration of ancient Thebes.
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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Yves von Däniken
Oct 09, 2026Sayed was a fantastic tour guide and played a huge part in making our time in Luxor so memorable. He spoke excellent, clear English and was both friendly and highly informative throughout the tour.
His knowledge of the Valley of the Kings, the temples, and the ancient ruins we visited was exceptional. Beyond the specific sites, his general knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history was extremely impressive. We asked many questions throughout the day, and he always took the time to provide thorough and interesting explanations.
What I particularly appreciated was the balance he struck between guiding and allowing us to explore independently. He shared plenty of fascinating information without making us feel rushed, while still giving us enough free time to take in the sites at our own pace.
I highly recommend touring with Sayed. His expertise, professionalism, and friendly nature made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Thank you, Sayed, for ensuring that our time in Luxor was truly well spent.