Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks
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Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks is a 6-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $85 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 50 / 100
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- Duration
- 6 hours
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- $85 per person
Discover Luxor highlights along the East and West Banks of the Nile River on a full-day tour of Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari), Colossi of Memnon, and Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Combining the sites ensures you can cover key destinations even with limited travel time, and you’ll see a dramatic range of styles, from the intimate artwork of tombs to imposing royal temples. Visiting with a guide unlocks the history behind the hieroglyphics Included entrance fees ensure no extra costs.
What you get
About this experience
Discover Luxor highlights along the East and West Banks of the Nile River on a full-day tour of Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari), Colossi of Memnon, and Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Combining the sites ensures you can cover key destinations even with limited travel time, and you’ll see a dramatic range of styles, from the intimate artwork of tombs to imposing royal temples. Visiting with a guide unlocks the history behind the hieroglyphics Included entrance fees ensure no extra costs.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Qualified English Speaking Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
Not included
- tipping to tour guide and driver
What you'll see and do
Luxor
Meet your Egyptologist tour guide and start your journey in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort as you travel to explore the most important historical monuments in Luxor (Make sure you have your camera ,sun glasses, sun cream, a hat )
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Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock-cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. You will get to visit 3 tombs in the valley of the kings with the normal ticket. Other tombs like tut ankh amun tomb requires extra ticket
90 minutes here · Admission included
Tomb of Merenptah
Merenptah tomb is one of the most impressive royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings not only for its length, which reached 164,5 meters, but for its distinguished reliefs and the biggest granite sarcophagus ever found in the Valley
30 minutes here · Admission included
Tomb of Ramses III
One of the most popular tombs in the valley, KV 11 is also one of the most interesting and best preserved. Originally started by Sethnakht, measuring a total of 180 meters
30 minutes here · Admission included
Tomb of Ramases IX
Running a total distance of 105 meters into the hillside, the tomb begins with a gate and a shallow descending ramp. Following on from the ramp come three successive stretches of corridor. The first of these has four side chambers.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
you will have to purchase an additional ticket to visit this tomb.(300.00 EGP) optional This tomb was the last tomb that was discovered, in the year 1922. It contained all the fabulous treasures which are now housed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of Hatshepsut
The Temple of Hatshepsut is a mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Its three massive terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari
90 minutes here · Admission included
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis
20 minutes here · Admission included
Howard Carter House
Across the mesmerizing west bank of Luxor, resides the house of the British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter, the man who led the team excavating the tomb of Tutankhamun. The house where he lived during the years of this mission remain until today and has become a touristic site that many would like to visit.
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Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
The Ramesseum is the memorial temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II. located on the west bank of Luxor
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Tomb of Merenptah
the temple is located on the west back of Luxor, situated between the Ramesseum and the Colossi of Memnon.
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Temple of Medinat Habu
Medinet Habu is the second largest ancient temple ever discovered in Egypt, covering a total area of more than 66,000 square meters.
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Assassif Tombs
Next to the Temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank of Luxor, lies the The Asasif Tombs, contains burials from the 18th, 22nd, 25th and 26th dynasties of ancient Egypt
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Abu El-Hagag Mosque
Abu El-Haggag Mosque was built in the northeast section of Luxor Temple and it dates back to the middle of the Fatimid Era The mosque itself was built in honor of Sheikh Yusuf Abu'l-Hajjaj. He was a Muslim scholar and teacher who migrated from Baghdad to Luxor
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Luxor Temple
The Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it was known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary". It was one of the two primary temples on the east bank, the other being Karnak. Unlike the other temples in Thebes, Luxor temple is not dedicated to a cult god or a deified version of the pharaoh in death. Instead, Luxor temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship; it may have been where many of the pharaohs of Egypt were crowned in reality or conceptually.
90 minutes here · Admission included
The Karnak Temple
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak , comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, pylons, chapels, and other buildings near Luxor, Egypt. Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I (reigned 1971–1926 BCE) in the Middle Kingdom (around 2000–1700 BCE) and continued into the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BCE)
90 minutes here · Admission included
Avenue of Sphinxes
the Avenue of Sphinxes or The King's Festivities Road, also known as Rams Road is a 2.7 km long avenue which connects Karnak Temple with Luxor Temple having been uncovered in the ancient city of Thebes, with sphinxes and ram-headed statues lined up on both flanks.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak
the temple dedicated to him at Karnak was built, appropriately, placed between the main sanctuary of Amun-Ra and the southern precinct that honored Mut. Built by Ramesses III, a king who reigned from 1186 to 1155 B.C., the temple is about 230 feet (70 meters) by 88 feet (27 meters)
10 minutes here · Admission included
Karnak Open Air Museum
Karnak Open Air Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor, Egypt. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Precinct of Amon-Re at the Karnak complex. The Open Air Museum contains reconstructions of structures that have been dismantled and buried or hidden inside the massive pylons in the complex
15 minutes here · Admission included
Mummification Museum
The Mummification Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor. It is dedicated to the art of Ancient Egyptian mummification
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
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 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Egypt Travel Square
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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
- $85 to $175
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Egypt Travel Square, who run 3 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.3.
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Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Luxor.
How much does Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks cost?
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Prices start at $85 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 Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights 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 Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights 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 Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights 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 Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks?
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Around 0 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 Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights 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 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 Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks?
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Included: Private transportation; Qualified English Speaking Tour Guide; All Fees and Taxes; Bottled water; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: tipping to tour guide and driver. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 62 listed pickup locations in and around Luxor. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights 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 Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights 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 Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights 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.
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