Day Trips

From Luxor: Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Luxor West & East Banks with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

4.7/5(125)

Ms Elizabeth C

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

Our guide was very professional to keep 10 of us engaged and entertained with abundant information about each site we visited. It was a scorcher of a day but he helped to make sure we were in shade and had cold water refreshments during the day. The sites were spectacular and each of us had our favourites - mine was Karnak Temple. The lunch was amazing too. Thank you 🙏

Anna B

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We had a great experience with our guide Doa! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and made the whole tour both interesting and enjoyable. She shared a lot of fascinating information and was always happy to answer our questions. The tour was very well organized and never felt rushed. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and enjoyable guided tour!

A full-day Luxor trip covers both East and West Banks, with shared group guiding and round-trip hotel transfers from your doorstep.

An expert Egyptologist leads your shared group or private tour in your chosen language, revealing Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut.

On Luxor's West Bank, explore the Valley of the Kings as your guide shares stories of pharaohs, tomb rituals, and vivid afterlife beliefs.

At Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank, wander vast courtyards and columned halls as carved reliefs and hieroglyphs fill every stone surface.

If you pick these options, add entry tickets for all four sites, enjoy an included lunch, and stop for souvenir photos at the Colossi of Memnon.

Shared or private guided tour of Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

Round-trip hotel transfers

Expert Egyptologist guide in French, English, Spanish, Italian and German

Entry tickets to Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple [as per option selected]

Lunch [as per option selected]

Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon [as per option selected]

Drinks during lunch

Tomb of Tutankhamun entry ticket, available for an additional fee

Pickup from hotels outside Luxor, available at extra cost on request

TOTAL DURATION7 hours 50 minutes - 8 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
Luxor
Get direction
17.4 km
1. Valley of the Kings
Tickets included (based on selection)
1 activity
Guided tour, Visit attraction & Photo stop
Hidden among desert hills, the Valley of the Kings was the royal burial ground of Egypt's New Kingdom rulers. Its richly decorated tombs offer insight into ancient beliefs about death, rebirth, and the afterlife.
Things to do
Guided tour of the Valley of the Kings
Included in price
8 min by a/c van
4.6 km
2. Hatshepsut Temple
Tickets included (based on selection)
1 activity
Guided tour, Visit attraction & Photo stop
6 min by a/c van
2.7 km
3. Colossi of Memnon
Free Admission
1 activity
Photo stop & Visit attraction
22 min by a/c van
12.6 km
4. Karnak Temple
Tickets included (based on selection)
1 activity
Guided tour, Visit attraction & Photo stop
7 min by a/c van
2.7 km
5. Luxor Temple
Tickets included (based on selection)
1 activity
Guided tour, Visit attraction & Photo stop
2.2 km
End point
Luxor
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Ms Elizabeth C
Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
Our guide was very professional to keep 10 of us engaged and entertained with abundant information about each site we visited. It was a scorcher of a day but he helped to make sure we were in shade and had cold water refreshments during the day. The sites were spectacular and each of us had our favourites - mine was Karnak Temple. The lunch was amazing too. Thank you 🙏
Anna B
Family
Verified booking
Jul 2026
We had a great experience with our guide Doa! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and made the whole tour both interesting and enjoyable. She shared a lot of fascinating information and was always happy to answer our questions. The tour was very well organized and never felt rushed. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and enjoyable guided tour!
Bruno O
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Toni H
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Starting with the hotel pickup, no stress trying to find the meeting point. Our small group made it easy to hear everything and ask many questions without bothering others in the group. Waleed (our guide & Egyptologist) was so fantastic , the depth of his knowledge was truly remarkable. Lunch was a local food buffet with some safe non-Egyptian options for those who wished for something else. The tour duration was just right, not rushed with free time to take photos and explore further after each explanation by Waleed.
Aldo C
Group
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Timeliness, safe drive, guide in Italian, flexibility

Explore Luxor’s legendary West and East Banks on an 8-hour guided tour led by an expert Egyptologist.

Getting started

Meet your Egyptologist guide at the designated location in Luxor. After a brief introduction, your guide will outline the day’s itinerary and provide practical tips before you set off to explore both banks of the Nile.

What to expect

Luxor, once the ancient city of Thebes, is renowned for its concentration of monumental temples and royal tombs spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history. The West Bank is famed for its necropolises, while the East Bank features grand temples that once formed the heart of religious life.

Features

Guided by an Egyptologist: Gain insights into the history, symbolism, and daily life of ancient Egypt from a knowledgeable guide throughout the tour.

West Bank visit: Explore the area known for its royal tombs and mortuary temples, including sites that reveal the burial traditions of pharaohs and nobles.

East Bank visit: Discover temples that served as centers of worship and ceremony, showcasing impressive columns, statues, and ancient inscriptions.

Traditional lunch: Enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch during the tour for an authentic taste of local cuisine.

Round-trip transfers: Relax with convenient pickup and drop-off at your accommodation for a seamless travel experience.

What to bring

ID: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking in case it is requested.

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves significant walking.

Sun protection: Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for protection from the sun.

Water: Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Cash: Bring cash for personal expenses, as some sites may not accept cards.

Entry tickets on-site: If you book a tour option without entry tickets, bring enough cash to buy tickets at each site.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

What’s not allowed

Large luggage: Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed during the tour for security reasons.

Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Intoxication: Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the tour.

Restricted photography: Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment may be restricted at certain sites.

Additional information

Duration: The tour duration is approximately 8 hours.

Guide languages: A live tour guide is available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, and German.

Weather: The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Tickets by option: Entry tickets and lunch are included only if you select an option that lists them.

Hotel location: Pickup from hotels outside Luxor is available only on request and at an extra cost.

Sites visited: Some options include a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon if you select this variant.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.