West Bank Tour: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
This private West Bank tour in Luxor visits the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon with an Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle transfers.
The West Bank Tour: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple provides a private half-day exploration of the ancient royal necropolis of Thebes in Luxor. Accompanied by your licensed Egyptologist guide, you will cross to the western bank of the Nile to visit underground royal tombs and mortuary temples carved into limestone cliffs.
Your guided visits begin inside the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in elaborate subterranean tombs decorated with vibrant wall paintings and hieroglyphic texts. Next, drive to Deir el-Bahari to view the three-tiered mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, built into the cliff face for Egypt's famous female pharaoh. Before returning, stop to inspect the twin colossal stone statues known as the Colossi of Memnon.
The excursion lasts approximately four to five hours from pick-up to drop-off. The price covers private air-conditioned transport, an Egyptologist guide, and bottled water; entrance fees are paid on site.
What you will see
- Guided entry to three royal tombs inside the Valley of the Kings
- Terraced mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
- Giant stone statues at the Colossi of Memnon
- Ancient wall reliefs depicting pharaonic rituals and mythology
- Private air-conditioned transfers and expert Egyptologist guidance
Your day
Day 1Luxor West Bank Monuments Tour
Your private Egyptologist guide and driver pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle. Cross the Nile River to the West Bank and head directly to the Valley of the Kings. Descend into three royal tombs to observe preserved wall paintings and hieroglyphics depicting the pharaonic journey to the underworld.
Continue to the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, admiring its grand colonnades, terraces, and relief scenes depicting ancient trade expeditions to Punt. On the return drive, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive 18-meter stone statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, before concluding with hotel drop-off.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Private, air-conditioned transport
- Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during the tour
Not included
- Flights and hotel accommodation — not included
- Entrance fees to sites (paid on site)
- Lunch
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes, private round-trip transfers from your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Luxor are provided. Your driver and Egyptologist guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at your scheduled start time.
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance tickets for the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple are not included in the tour price. You can purchase admission tickets directly at each site ticket counter on the day of the tour.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private tour. You will have your own private air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver, and a dedicated licensed Egyptologist guide exclusively for your group throughout the day.
How many tombs can I visit in the Valley of the Kings?
A standard general admission ticket includes access to three open royal tombs in the valley. Additional tombs, such as King Tutankhamun's tomb, require a separate ticket purchased individually at the main ticket office.
