Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon in Luxor, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt

Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon

Outty Ranking 75 5.0 · 35 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $35
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Outty Ranking

75/100

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Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 35 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon worth booking?

Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon is a 4-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $35 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 35 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
75 / 100
Rating
5/5 (35)
Duration
4 hours
From
$35 per person

This tour is your best option to discover the most popular sites on the West Bank in Luxor with a professional Egyptologist, and all of that at a Budget-Friendly Price

What you get

    About this experience

    This tour is your best option to discover the most popular sites on the West Bank in Luxor with a professional Egyptologist, and all of that at a Budget-Friendly Price

    What's included

    Included

    • Pick Up from you accommodation in Luxor center - (4 persons or more only)
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Professional Guide

    Not included

    • The Ferry Ticket-(5 EGP)
    • Valley Of The Kings Ticket- 250 EGP - 16 USD
    • Queen Hatshepsut Temple Ticket- 140 EGP- 9 USD
    • Tips for the guide at the guests discretion

    What you'll see and do

    1. Valley of the Kings

      visit the Valley Of The Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah, and AmonhotepII.

      90 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Temple of Hatshepsut

      visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only ancient Egyptian woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

      90 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Colossi of Memnon

      In the West Bank of Luxor Egypt, two magnificent twin statues image of pharaoh Amenhotep III and two smaller statues carved by his feet (one being his wife and the other his mother), stands graciously on the horizon of the magnificent Luxor horizons.

      15 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Luxor

    We meet all of our guests who stay in accommodation on the West Bank of Luxor at 10:15 AM near the public ferry embankment point.

    Meeting point

    Luxor

    We meet all of our guests who stay in accommodation on the East Bank of Luxor at 10 AM in front of the Luxor Museum outer gate.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    We meet all of our guests who stay in accommodation on the West Bank of Luxor at 10:15 AM near the public ferry embankment point.

    Ends at

    We meet all of our guests who stay in accommodation on the East Bank of Luxor at 10 AM in front of the Luxor Museum outer gate.

    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
    Budget Friendly Tours FZE LLC

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 35 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    10 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    35 verified traveler reviews for Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Kristaseestheworld · May 2023

    Absolutely amazing!

    I ended up booking a full day tour of the sites in Luxor with Ananoub and found him by chance but I am SO glad I did! I booked the tour very last minute the evening before and he graciously made all arrangements very quickly. At the advice of Ananoub we got our day started very early in the Valley of the Kings, I’m SO glad we did since because of his advice I was literally the first one to arrive beating all the crowds (and the heat) and had the entire Valley and all of the tombs to experience by myself! It was truly unforgettable and I have amazing photos that he was able to take of me. Abanoub gave very engaging explanations. I was so impressed by Abanoub’s ability to gauge my level of knowledge of subjects and then adapt his talks from there. He also kindly shared his personal experiences of living in Egypt, and when he realized I was interested in learning more about the culture and day to day life in Luxor he took me to an amazing local place for breakfast where I had some of the best food of my trip! We then made our way to Temple of Hatshepsut, and then Karnak. Hearing the way he talks very lovingly of his former tours or “friends” as he referred to them, it’s so clear he loves his job and takes great pride in his work and the relationships that he forms. For what it is worth, I did this tour as a solo female traveler and felt incredibly safe and so well taken care of the entire time, and I would highly recommend Abanoub! This was one of my favorite days of my 2 week trip and he was by far the best guide I encountered my entire journey.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to book a tour with us! We are glad that you enjoyed the tour and that it exceeded your expectations. It was our pleasure to serve you and we hope you had a great time in Luxor. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

    via Tripadvisor

    Linaround · May 2023

    Reliability, availability, knowledge and family

    We arrived at 9.30 pm and texted him. He promptly replied and committed to be our guide in the next two days. Despite our different ideas, he strongly suggested all visits to be carried out in the early morning. TOTALLY WORTH IT! Amazing experience: the sites were empty and we were able to enjoy every single moment in a peaceful and restful way. Super reliable he was always out of our hotel in time and thoroughly respected the schedule every time. Highly available in accommodating our requests and answering all our questions and curiosities on top of his already very extensive explanations. He studied for 4 years Egyptology and has university degree and this was clearly evident from the first moment. Worth to mention, in the Valley of Kings, where guides are not allowed to enter, he spent one hour after the visit to explain us what we saw inside the site with also cards and other visual support. At the end of our scheduled appointments he showed us around the city and local culture for a friendly and very enjoyable afternoon. At the end of the day, knowing we had some issues for evening bookings, he leveraged on his network and filled all our gaps. We definitely recommend him as guide in Luxor to have a full experience and also find a new friend/family!

    Response from the operator: Wow, that's great to hear! We are so glad that your experience was amazing and that our guide was able to make it such a memorable one for you. We're always happy to hear about happy customers and we look forward to hearing more stories like this in the future. Thank you for trusting us with your travel plans and we hope you'll come back soon!

    via Tripadvisor

    albertohK3922CY · April 2023

    Outstanding tour guide and host

    Outstanding tour guide in Egypt It would already be enough to remark the superb job done by Abanoub as a guide. However, providing the reader with a bit of background will enhance my feedback. We’ve been traveling 17 days for a full immersive experience from lower to upper Egypt with our host Abanoub. Us, includes a 11 y/o future Egyptologist whose expectations have only been increasing since we had to cancel our travel in 2020. Abanoub has been able to quickly understand our priorities, way of traveling, likes and things to avoid. He has easily and naturally stablished a very good personal relationship with us and moreover, he has succeeded being a teacher and a new friend for the future 11y/o Egyptologist! Abanoub is always looking for the best visit, best walks, best time, best moments, best spots, fully focused on his guests as per their style. Still being a young person, Abanoub has developed such a good personal skills for his job, only understandable as a consequence of his passion on what he does and passion for his guests. 17 days is a long time for talks. Abanoub has been able to tell a streamlined chronological and linked story, considering history and visited places. Hats off… The 17 days travel through Egypt have exceeded our expectations. We’ve been able to live very special and emotional moments thanks to how good Abanoub has managed our expectations, priorities and beyond all that, the passion that has enhanced on my 11 y/o daughter and future Egyptologist. Forever grateful for your outstanding job Abanoub!

    Response from the operator: We are so pleased to hear that Abanoub made your time in Egypt so special. He is a great asset to our team and we are grateful for his hard work and dedication. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our customers, and it sounds like Abanoub has gone above and beyond in doing just that. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us!

    via Tripadvisor

    mortenlo · February 2023

    Fantastic tour!

    Great tour with Abanoub. We booked him in particular because we had such a good experience with him for our tour of the east bank a few days earlier. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly guide who took care of all the arrangement for us. Just had to show up at out hotel lobby and spend the rest of the time focusing on the sightseeing.

    Response from the operator: Dear Morten, Thanks for your kind words and 5 stars review. it was a great pleasure spending two days with you and Andreas guiding you around my hometown Luxor. Hope to see you next time in Georgia.

    via Tripadvisor

    792gasparm · February 2023

    Lovely experience

    Great guide. Thorough, cultured and rigorous but also kind, pleasant and fun. Best of both worlds: local with international sensibilities.

    Response from the operator: Dear Gasper, Thanks for your 5 stars review and the kind words. Hope to see you next time in Georgia.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    12
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Budget Friendly Tours FZE LLC, who run 14 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 73.8 and 3 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Budget Friendly Tours FZE LLC runs

    Why this scores 75

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)96
    Review evidence (18% weight)68
    Booking momentum (14% weight)60
    Value for money (12% weight)60
    Listing quality (10% weight)59
    Local standing (8% weight)62
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Luxor.

    How much does Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon cost?

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    Prices start at $35 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 Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon take?

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    Plan for about 4 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 Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 35 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Luxor, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon?

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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 Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon?

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    Around 12 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon 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 Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut, Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor (Private), 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 Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon?

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    Included: Pick Up from you accommodation in Luxor center - (4 persons or more only); In-vehicle air conditioning; and Professional Guide. Not included: The Ferry Ticket-(5 EGP); Valley Of The Kings Ticket- 250 EGP - 16 USD; Queen Hatshepsut Temple Ticket- 140 EGP- 9 USD; and Tips for the guide at the guests discretion. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon?

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    We meet all of our guests who stay in accommodation on the West Bank of Luxor at 10:15 AM near the public ferry embankment point. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon 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 Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon?

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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.

    What happens to Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Luxor. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Half-Day Tour to the Valley of the Kings, Deir EL Bahari &Collosi of Memnon?

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    Across 35 reviews averaging 5.0 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.

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