Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor
Luxor, Egypt

Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor

Outty Ranking 82 4.9 · 51 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $15
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Outty Ranking

82/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 51 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor worth booking?

Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor is a 5-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $15 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 51 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
82 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (51)
Duration
5 hours
From
$15 per person

Will see the highlights of Luxor on this full-day tour of to the East and West Banks of the Nile. Explore the city's magnificent temples, tombs, and monuments in the company of an Egyptologist guide. Includes visits to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Karnak Temple. In the end of the day we will drop you off at your hotel after a magical day.

What you get

    About this experience

    Will see the highlights of Luxor on this full-day tour of to the East and West Banks of the Nile. Explore the city's magnificent temples, tombs, and monuments in the company of an Egyptologist guide. Includes visits to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Karnak Temple. In the end of the day we will drop you off at your hotel after a magical day.

    What's included

    Included

    • Bottled water
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • guide & Entry fees is included when you choose from the available options
    • Hotel pickup and drop off
    • Tea and coffee

    Not included

    • Extra 10$ for the pick up or drop off to the airport
    • Tipping

    What you'll see and do

    1. Valley of the Kings

      we pick you up from the Hotel to start by the Valley of the Kings ,the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial there are many kings Tutmosis l , Tutmosis lll, Tut Ankh Amon , King Ramssess

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Colossi of Memnon

      By the way to West Bank you can seeThe twin statues depict Amenhotep III (fl. 14th century BCE) in a seated position, his hands resting on his knees and his gaze facing eastwards (actually ESE in modern bearings) towards the river. Two shorter figures are carved into the front throne alongside his legs: these are his wife Tiye and mother Mutemwiya. The side panels depict the Nile go

      20 minutes here

    3. Temple of Hatshepsut

      after finish the visit of Valley of the Kings you can see The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru (Ancient Egyptian: ḏsr ḏsrw "Holy of Holies"), is a mortuary temple of Ancient Egypt located in Upper Egypt. Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, who died in 1458 BC, the temple is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. This mortuary temple is dedicated to Amun and Hatshepsut and is situated next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration and, later, a quarry. It is considered one of the "incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt."[1]

      90 minutes here · Admission not included

    4. The Karnak Temple

      One famous aspect of Karnak is the Great Hypostyle Hall in the Precinct of Amun-Re, a hall area of 50,000 sq ft (5,000 m2) with 134 massive columns arranged in 16 rows. One hundred and twenty-two of these columns are 10 metres (33 ft) tall, and the other 12 are 21 metres (69 ft) tall with a diameter of over 3 metres (9.8 ft). The architraves on top of these columns are estimated to weigh 70 tons. These architraves may have been lifted to these heights using levers. This would be an extremely time-consuming process and also would require great balance to get to such great heights.

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Private Car + Tour Guide

      Private Car + Tour Guide Pickup included

    • Only Private Car with driver

      Only Private Car with driver Pickup included

    • Private Full-Day Tour to West

      Car & Guide & Entrance fees Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Luxor Taxi Tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 51 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

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

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    51 verified traveler reviews for Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Bryleigh_B · May 2026

    While the guide is very...

    While the guide is very knowledgeable & the tour itself was good, be aware of the actual costs for tickets and that they will try to scam you. As tickets arent included, the guide bought the tickets for us ‘to skip the queue’ when we got to each place to pay them back later. When we got to valley of the kings, the guide told us that to enter the tombs of Tutankhamun & Ramses VI it is USD$50 extra per person. We agreed to go into the tombs, but felt it was a lot so looked up the fees and it is not even $18 each to enter both tombs. They also took us to a shop in between locations where we were pressured into buying goods, and THEN told we must pay the guide back in cash for the tickets and had to use an ATM at the shop to get cash to give to them. When we questioned the cost of the tickets the only explanation was that they had to wait for us as guides aren’t allowed in the tombs (spent less than 10 mins in each tomb). We would be happy to pay a few extra USD for their time if they were upfront about the cost, however not $64 - especially since they will expect a tip on top.

    via Viator

    Likai_Z · May 2026

    Just another bad experience in Egypt

    At the end of the day I paid tip. It was 40%, so I thought it was good. I didn’t expect that the driver was angry for such amount. But he seemed confused and called Viator. Later he sent me some fine print saying I should have paid additional for the airport pickup. I didn’t notice such fine prints and he didn’t mention earlier. Anyway, fortunately I don’t owe him anything as the tip can cover whatever additional cost. But, every experience in Egypt was like this. You need to be really positive to feel good. Don’t come.

    via Viator

    Fatima M · January 2026

    Fantastic tour in Luxor

    Such amazing time we did spend in our trip at Luxor City, we had really great tour guide given a good information about the Egyptian history Mohamed was fantastic and knowledgeable and very smart . We hardly recommended this tour to everyone

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you had such an amazing time in Luxor. It’s great to know that Nour made your experience special with his excellent knowledge and smart, engaging guidance about Egyptian history. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you again in Egypt in the future 🌟

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    Danielle E · April 2025

    Nice day in luxor with Ahmed

    We had such a great time with Ahmed in our visit in luxor he is really a good person, from the beginning everything was perfect organization Ahmed did provided a very knowledgeable tour guide makes our trip do funny. It was a great tour

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Luxor. Ahmed and our team always do their best to make every trip special. Hope to see you again! 🌟

    via Tripadvisor

    Alessandro_P · March 2025

    Amazing day out

    We had an amazing day out. We loved the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak. Both the driver Ahmed and the guide Raa were very professional, friendly, patient and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this experience. Thank you so much Ahmed and Raa 🙏🙏

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing day exploring the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak. Ahmed and Raa will be thrilled to know that their professionalism, friendliness, and knowledge made your experience even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Safe travels! 🙏😊

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $15 to $110
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    18
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Why this scores 82

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)75
    Booking momentum (14% weight)69
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)70
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor cost?

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    Prices start at $15 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 Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor take?

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    Plan for about 5 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 Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 51 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 Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor?

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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 Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor?

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    Around 18 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor 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), Private Half day Tour to West bank. 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 Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor?

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    Included: Bottled water; In-vehicle air conditioning; guide & Entry fees is included when you choose from the available options; Hotel pickup and drop off; and Tea and coffee. Not included: Extra 10$ for the pick up or drop off to the airport; and Tipping. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 168 listed pickup locations in and around Luxor. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor offered in?

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    It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. 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 Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor?

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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 Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor 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 Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor?

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    Across 51 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Private Full-Day Tour to West and East Banks of Luxor?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Private Car + Tour Guide, Only Private Car with driver, Private Full-Day Tour to West. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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