Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 151 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks worth booking?
Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks is a 6-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $12 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 151 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (151)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $12 per person
Discover Luxor’s East Bank and West Bank on a full-day, private tour that gives you the flexibility to explore each destination at your own pace. Immerse yourself in Luxor's ancient history at the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Karnak, and cool off between the sun-baked sites in the comfort of a A/C vehicle. • All fully private guided tours (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned vehicle.Private Egyptology and Certified Tour Guide • All transfer and pick-up services. • All service charges and taxes. • Free bottle of water. • Bottled water.
What you get
About this experience
Discover Luxor’s East Bank and West Bank on a full-day, private tour that gives you the flexibility to explore each destination at your own pace. Immerse yourself in Luxor's ancient history at the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Karnak, and cool off between the sun-baked sites in the comfort of a A/C vehicle. • All fully private guided tours (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned vehicle.Private Egyptology and Certified Tour Guide • All transfer and pick-up services. • All service charges and taxes. • Free bottle of water. • Bottled water.
What's included
Included
- Egyptologist guide who is happy to take pictures
- Egyptian traditional Lunch Koshari
- Entrance Fees
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottle of Water each
- First class air conditioner luxury car
- All service charges and taxes.
Not included
- Gratuities
- TUT Ankh Amun tomb
What you'll see and do
Valley of the Kings
First, you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamen is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king
120 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Hatshepsut
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Colossi of Memnon
the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
10 minutes here · Admission included
The Karnak Temple
After lunch you continue your day tour to Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor Karnak you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Obelisk of Thutmoses I
The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,
The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Tomb of Ramases IX
Tomb of King Ramesses lX was the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. His name prior to assuming the crown was Amonhirkhopshef. He was the fifth son of Ramesses III and was appointed to the position of the crown prince by the twenty-second year of his father's reign when all four of his elder brothers predeceased his promotion to the crown prince. The tomb has so much color and detail even the ceiling above
25 minutes here · Admission included
Tomb of Merenptah
In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, it began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor. Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of course, there is a material decrease in the number of lateral roots and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs.
25 minutes here · Admission included
Tomb of Ramses III
The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity, the wonderful decorations include colorful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates, etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers.
25 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Amun
Temple of Amun, also known as Karnak Temples. You visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak
Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak, Karnak,, Luxor Egypt
10 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Only 1St Car with driver
First class car with driver: This pricing include only car with driver to pick you up from your hotel, and transport you to all mentioned sites. Pickup included
Car + Egyptologist tour Guide
Option includes and Excludes: Includes: Hotel Pickup/Drop off First class car Egyptologist tour guide Excludes: Entrance fees Lunch Tipping Pickup included
Full day all inclusive
Tickets car and guide included: This pricing includes Entry tickets for mentioned visits, Car with driver and Egyptologist tour guide. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- DrMo Tours Egypt
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 151 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
151 verified traveler reviews for Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good experience
Dr mo is a good storyteller, very interesting and knowledgable!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a good experience on your Luxor East and West Bank tour. It’s great to know that Dr. Mo made the tour enjoyable with his storytelling and knowledge—he’ll be very pleased to hear your feedback. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again for another amazing experience in Luxor!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
We had the best day on our tour of Luxor. We spent plenty of time at each location and didn’t feel rushed. Our tour guide, Mohamed, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He not only did a great job explaining everything to us but he also told us some interesting things about Luxor while on the drive and took us to places like a restaurant and some shops that we wouldn’t have known about ourselves. We didn’t feel pressured to buy anything and he helped fend off unwanted attention from sellers at bazars, we felt very safe. All in all we had an unforgettable experience and learnt so much while having such a fun time.
via Tripadvisor
Exploitative & Stressful
We had a deeply disappointing experience with Dr. Mo’s tours in Luxor. While Luxor itself is breathtaking, this tour was riddled with unethical practices and felt like a constant money grab. 1. Overcharging: The guide insisted on handling the payment for King Tutankhamun’s tomb, charging $35 per person instead of the actual fee of 700 Egyptian pounds (around $10/pp). This was confusing and clearly a deliberate overcharge. Do not fall for his scam. 2. Broken Promises: It was not a "luxury car" as advertised and even the basics like bottled water were not provided. Instead, we were taken to a venue where drinks like Gatorade were sold for £7 each. 3. Unethical Practices: We were forced into a restaurant with only one unpriced menu option and no alternatives (which turned out to be £22/pp!-- an average Egyptian lunch is £3/pp), and taken to the guide’s friend’s shop where we felt pressured to buy items that were not as described. These detours wasted valuable time and were clearly designed for the guide’s benefit. Thankfully, Viator provided us with a full refund after we reported these issues. Be cautious—most of the positive reviews for this tour are for the hot air balloon ride, not the guided tour. Save yourself the stress, Luxor deserves better than this.
Response from the operator: Hello Dear customer First of all thank you so much for your comment we do appreciate your time. But I think you misunderstood The king Tutankhaman Tomb visit extra 35$ USD per person Includes 1- the Entrance fees 2- the taxes 3- Extra guidance 4- Extra time for car 5- Extra time Driver 6- Car Parking 7- Tipping for King Tutankhaman guards And all maintained very clear at the itinerary Thank you so much Dr Mo Tours
via Tripadvisor
Luxor Day
Well planned day in Luxor. Dr Mo was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time, so much to see and do in Luxor. We started at Luxor temple (entry was extra + 35€ guide per person), then we went to essential oil shop (can try and buy), then off to Karnak which was amazing and probably our favorite of the day. Followed by papyrus making shop, (can also buy souvenirs), we then decided to head to the West Bank via boat with local lunch (additional 50€ per person). Once on the West Bank, we visited Colossi of Memnon, followed by Valley of the Kings. (paid extra for tomb of king Tut), followed by a factory for stone sculptures and souvenirs. Had a very private and quiet time at Temple of Hatshepsut, final boat ride across the Nile and ended on a sunset. Over all a great day, lots of optional extras, so pick and choose as you wish to do as little or as much as preferred. We spent about 250€ extra to do everything, but we felt se saw everything there is to see in Luxor. Food was great and made memories for life.
Response from the operator: Dear customer First of all, allow me to thank you for your time and consideration. we are more than proud and happy to hear that you have enjoyed every aspect of your tour and we will continue working hard to maintain the same level of progress. our biggest inspiration is your satisfaction. we are looking forward to welcoming you again in the near future to try more of our tours. Sincerely, Dr Mo Tours Egypt
via Tripadvisor
Very informative tour guide & great tour overall
Most certainly Dr. Mo is one of the most informative and knowledgeable guides I have ever had. He has a wealth of knowledge and I would recommend him & the tour. Maybe the lunch was not worth the upsell of $35 but I was informed of the price and what to expect in advance. However, overall a great tour and great guide and I would do it again & recommend.
Response from the operator: Dear customer First of all, allow me to thank you for your time and consideration. we are more than proud and happy to hear that you have enjoyed every aspect of your tour and we will continue working hard to maintain the same level of progress. our biggest inspiration is your satisfaction. we are looking forward to welcoming you again in the near future to try more of our tours. Sincerely, Dr Mo Tours Egypt
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $12 to $109
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 53
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by DrMo Tours Egypt, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.1.
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Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Luxor.
How much does Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks cost?
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Prices start at $12 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Luxor usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Luxor is not rushed.
Is Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 151 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Luxor, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks?
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Around 53 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Luxor can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Luxor and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Luxor within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Luxor?
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On Outty we rank every Luxor experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Half day Tour to West bank, Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut, Full Day Tour of Luxor private. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Luxor?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Luxor?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks?
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Included: Egyptologist guide who is happy to take pictures; Egyptian traditional Lunch Koshari; Entrance Fees; Hotel pick up and drop off; and Bottle of Water each. Not included: Gratuities; and TUT Ankh Amun tomb. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 59 listed pickup locations in and around Luxor. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks?
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Across 151 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Best tour One Package Luxor East and West Banks?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Only 1St Car with driver, Car + Egyptologist tour Guide, Full day all inclusive. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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