Private 2 Day Tour: Luxor West & East Bank
Overview
Our will pick you up from your hotel/Nile Cruise to accompany you for your tour to the East Bank to visit the magical Karnak Temples one of the biggest Temples in the world, here you have the opportunity to visit the Sacred Lake and the huge Scarab Statue which apparently if you walk around it and make a wish it just might come true.
Karnak Temples was built in dedication to the God Amon and his wife Mut. Then continue onto visit Luxor Temple which has three civilizations being, Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic. It was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty BC. and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty BC.
After this fantastic tour you will be transferred back to your starting point.
On your second day, your guide will pick you up from your hotel/Nile Cruise by A/C Vehicle in Luxor to explore the West bank.
Start with a visit to the famous Valley of the Kings. There are 63 tombs within the valley. The Royal tombs are decorated with Egyptian mythology which gives rise to the beliefs of the period. There are many known kings buried in the valley but of course the most famous being King Tutankhamun. The Guides are not permitted to enter the Tombs but he will explain everything to you before you enter.
Then journey onto the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut also known as Deir el Bahari.
Carry on now to the Colossi of Memnon. The Colossi of Memnon are huge twin Statues made from blocks of quartzite sandstone. The Colossi was thought to have been guarding the entrance to Amenhotep Memorial Temple. Colossi is one of the best places to take some fabulous photos.
After this fantastic tour transfer back to your Hotel/Nile Cruise.
Highlights
- Enjoy exploring all the main attractions of the East and West Bank in 2 days
- Experience the magical atmosphere of Karnak and Luxor Temples
- View the Tomb which created all the excitement in the world Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings
- Admire the Huge twin statues of the Colossi of Memnon and take some fabulous photos
- See the awe inspiring Temple of Queen Hatchepsut the first woman to rule Egypt
- Feel stress free in the knowledge we are a Professional Registered Company
- All our Egyptologist Guides are Qualified and Fully Licensed
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, German, French, Italian
Duration: 2 days
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up servicePick up from your hotel/accommodation/Cruiseship or any other location within Luxor.
Easy CancellationCancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
- Pick up services from hotel in Luxor and back
- All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
- Bottled water provided during your tours
- All service charges & taxes
- Private Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Any optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
What To Expect
Day 1: Luxor West
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel/Nile Cruise to accompany you for your tour to the East Bank to visit the magical Karnak Temples one of the biggest Temples in the world, here you have the opportunity to visit the Sacred Lake and the huge Scarab Statue which apparently if you walk around it and make a wish it just might come true.
Karnak Temples was built in dedication to the God Amon and his wife Mut. Then continue onto visit Luxor Temple which has three civilizations being, Pharonic, Coptic and Islamic. It was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty b .c. and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty BC
After this fantastic tour, you will be transferred back to your starting point.
Day 2: East Bank
On your second day, your guide will pick you up from your hotel/Nile Cruise by A/C Vehicle in Luxor to explore the West bank.
Start with a visit to the famous Valley of the Kings. There are 63 tombs within the valley. The Royal tombs are decorated with Egyptian mythology which gives rise to the beliefs of the period. There are many known kings buried in the valley but of course the most famous being King Tutankhamun. The Guides are not permitted to enter the Tombs but he will explain everything to you before you enter.
Then journey onto the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut also known as Deir el Bahari.
Carry on now to the Colossi of Memnon. The Colossi of Memnon are huge twin Statues made from blocks of quartzite sandstone. The Colossi was thought to have been guarding the entrance to Amenhotep Memorial Temple. Colossi is one of the best places to take some fabulous photos.
After this fantastic tour transfer back to your Hotel/Nile Cruise.
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- Our fleet of vehicles includes limousines, HIACE & minivans all with A/C. Depending on your choice or the number of people travelling will depend on the vehicle.
- We recommend all customers to wear suitable footwear for walking and to always bring sunscreen and sunglasses. We also suggest wearing light clothing because of the high degree of heat in the summer months.
- Please include your hotel/accommodation name and address when making your booking. You pick up time will be disclosed upon confirmation of your booking.
Traveler reviews
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- JollyJoker · US2023-05-12Traveler review
I was really looking forward to this tour and ended up being very disappointed. The guide was nice and did a great job of giving us. I do not believe this was worth the cost. Greetings.
- wang · US2023-05-12Traveler review
The tour was amazing, we are absolutely happy. The tour was flexible and accounted for our needs. thank you.
- Tam L · US2023-05-12Traveler review
We had an amazing time. Our guide Olga was so nice, knowledgeable, and insightful - we loved her! The tour went very smoothly and we learned allot!! THANKS.
- Argelia Karmina · PH2023-05-11Traveler review
A well-planned tour of a great day was organized so I recommend this tour. Thank you. Angele
- Terry and June Wilson · CA2023-05-11Traveler review
t was really amazing and derailed tour, guide was really knowledgeable person and we enjoyed throughout the tour. Highly recommended.
- Danita G · US2023-05-10Traveler review
What made it most memorable was our outstanding guide who was knowledgeable, organized, friendly and a lot of fun! I highly recommend this tour for your travels. GREETINGS.
- Maya1995 · GB2023-05-10Traveler review
Tour guide is the perfect guide. She is passionate, very clear explanation, the rhyme was good, she is friendly and kind, and was able to make us all in a good mood. She took all the time needed to answer all of our questions that are related to the tour and related to the city. 100% recommended.
- Reno H · PR2023-05-10Traveler review
A great guide who explained the information about tour. The tour was very good, enjoyable and informative and would definitely recommend to anyone who want to have information about city. Thanks.
- Jennifer · GB2023-05-09Traveler review
Thank you for making the day very enjoyable! It was a great day visiting the sites and learning about the tour. we had a fantastic day tour with our wonderful tour guide; he was very informative and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend to everyone.
- Janna G · ZA2023-05-09Traveler review
Our guide was very professional. I will use this company again.
- Aimee · FR2023-05-09Traveler review
Our guide helped to make it a great one! This was a truly excellent tour everything went to plan it was our first time booking the privatetour and after this tour we booked several more. Best tour!!!
- Daniel · US2023-05-09Traveler review
I am still amazed about this tour, it was definitely the highlight of our tour! Our group was amazing! The tour guide was super fun and knew everything. you cannot miss this tour!
- Michael G · GB2023-05-09Traveler review
we had such a great time. The best was our guide and she was perfect. Very informative, professional and overall great. We enjoyed our tour very much!
- Veronica W · US2023-05-09Traveler review
Amazing experience, Very knowledgeable and accommodating. THANKS.
- Daniel · US2023-05-08Traveler review
Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She went at a good pace and provided wonderful information. Thank you very much.
- Rakesh M · US2023-05-08Traveler review
The tour was very enjoyable and well organized. This is really one of the best things about tour. Thank you.
- S Tray · GB2023-05-08Traveler review
The tour guide kept our children engaged the entire time, and we had a relaxing because Our guide was fantastic, entertaining and provided a lot of relevant information during this tour.
- Araya · SE2023-05-07Traveler review
We had a beautiful and very knowledgeable tour guide. This was the best decision. Thank you for an amazing experience.
- Brenda T · US2023-05-07Traveler review
OVERALL THE TOUR HAS EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS BECAUSE OUR GUIDE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
- Sorcha · IE2023-05-07Traveler review
This turned out to be a very good tour. Our guide took us where we wanted to go and told us some very interesting history and facts.
- Mark B · GB2023-05-06Traveler review
The tour was very well planned, all the attractions were great - got all possible options and I strongly recommend that. Also I got to mention that my guide - our guide was a great professional and made sure that this is a tour I will remember. Thanks.
- Giovanni Macdonald · GB2023-05-06Traveler review
We had an incredible experience on this tour. Our guide was courteous and very knowledgeable. If you are looking for a tour, this is the company to go to. We will recommend this company without any hesitation.
- Tim · US2023-05-06Traveler review
He was a "perfect" guide. He kept the group moving and was willing to answer all of the questions we had. He had a lot of interesting facts and stories to share.
- Erin G · SE2023-05-05Traveler review
Perfect it was an exceptional tour. She was a wonderful guide! We were very happy to have had this experience I did not expect that .. everything was perfect. Thank you:))
- Howard · UA2023-05-05Traveler review
Me and my girlfriend booked a tour with this company and we are very happy.first of all the services they provide us were absolutely fantastic they were quick to respond and gave us all the important information needed .I have been in too many tours before but this was one of the best tour I ever had specially because of our very knowledgeable and passionate tour guide.we didn't have too much time but we seen a lot in one day private tour we visited the money we paid was well spent and I am so happy. Thanks again to the whole time and highly recommended if anybody is interested in tour.
- Bethan · GB2023-05-05Traveler review
HAD AN AMAZING TOUR!!! We had got a very good tour. MESMERIZING EXPERIENCE.
- Alisha · US2023-05-05Traveler review
Incredible day! Our tour guide was exceptionally welcoming, approachable and informative. He really looked after us all day. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone having private and excellent tour.
- TOMI · GB2023-05-04Traveler review
We really enjoyed this. I wish we'd had more time. I would do this tour again. Thanks.
- 5 from Washington · US2023-05-03Traveler review
I liked the tour a lot. The guide were very nice and professional. The tour has many beautiful attractions. GREETINGS.
- liezelmagill · GB2023-05-03Traveler review
This was a very professional tour. Very informative. Our guide made this a great visit for us. Thank you for good value and a wonderful morning.
- Vinnie5 · GB2023-05-02Traveler review
We had the most fantastic trip. t was much much more than we could have imagined and that was thanks to our excellent guide, who went beyond his time and made it the most memorable part of our tour.
- Pam J · US2023-05-02Traveler review
A private tour costs quite a bit more than a group tour, but there is no way we could have seen as much as we did, and got as much enjoyment out of it, if we hadn't done this private tour. I would definitely recommend it!
- Donna · GB2023-05-01Traveler review
We had the most wonderful time with our tour guide. She was so passionate about city and included so much useful information. She was personable and it felt like we had known her forever!
- Shauna T · IE2023-05-01Traveler review
This was a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday.We would highly recommend this to anyone. Thanks,
- Susan George · GB2023-04-30Traveler review
This tour is Amazing! the guide was very big, he had a lot of information. I recommend it from!
- Jacquelyn K · US2023-04-30Traveler review
This is the ONLY thing you must do!!! Book Now! Thank again
- Heaton · US2023-04-30Traveler review
There was an absolutely fantastic tour. GREAT TOUR, GREAT GUIDE AND CULTURAL AND LIFE EXPERIENCE WORTH
- USA to CHINA · US2023-04-29Traveler review
we pre-booked this tour to take after our cruise. it was really good to see the highlights and be given a good description of the city and the changes. we enjoy and recommend. Thanks.
- Nandy S · MX2023-04-28Traveler review
I was very impressed with my tour. The guide knew everything I needed and wanted to know and I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. We went on this guided tour because we like to hear the facts and history. I would recommend taking an official tour.
- Isla Jarecki · US2023-04-28Traveler review
An absolutely fantastic day out. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us lots obout the history and traditions of the area. I would definitely recommend this company. Thanks.
- Wang · US2023-04-26Traveler review
This tour is definitely worth it. Our tour guide was punctual and friendly, He answered all of our questions, had a wealth of knowledge. It really made the whole experience more fun to get lots of information. I would definitely recommend this tour.
- DaveyB · GB2023-04-26Traveler review
This company is extremely professional. I researched many different tour companies before finally choosing this tour. Our tour guide was excellent. I definitely recommend this tour company for anyone, I had an excellent time. THANKS.
- Oznur · AU2023-04-25Traveler review
Beautiful day trip, really something to remember! Our guide was a perfect man for his job! Full of interesting stories and information about places that we have visited, funny and in a good mood. It was a well-organized trip and it also gave us as individuals enough free time in the various stops. Highly recommended!
- Johnny-go-to-vegas · GB2023-04-25Traveler review
We had the best guide EVER. His passion quickly became our passion and we were able to learn about everything. I have never enjoyed a tour as much as this one. GREETINGS.
- Ra7mah · IE2023-04-25Traveler review
Thank you, you made my day with the beautiful tour to the palace which I will never forget. Little Amy says a big thank you as well.
- Radhika4 · LK2023-04-24Traveler review
We had a wonderful tour experience with our lovely guide. We highly recommend.
- Carol H · VI2023-04-24Traveler review
Good tour!! This tour was the highlight of our visit. My guide was a great tour guide and answered any questions, she was very thorough with telling us all the details! This was my favaourite tour of the holiday!
- Daphne Fadir · US2023-04-24Traveler review
our guide was great and assisted in taking our photos. thoroughly enjoyed it so We would like to thank you and especially thank our guide.
- Adam · VE2023-04-24Traveler review
It was a great tour didn't have to worry about a thing it was all taken care of about tour is a great and I would recommend the company and my tour guide to anyone.
- Ella Quevedo · US2023-04-24Traveler review
guide were very professional and knowledgeable. It just feels great to have someone who knows so much and loves the place so much to lead your way at the beginning. The whole experience was really nice. If you come for the first time definitely do it!
- Steffy N · LI2023-04-24Traveler review
THE TOUR WAS SUPERB SHOWING US EVERYTHING ABOUT THE TOUR AND IT DEFINITELY TAUGHT ME A LOT. OUR GUIDE WAS WONDERFUL AND QUITE KNOWLEDGEABLE, WORTH EVERY PENNY. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
- Jakie D.N.N · US2023-04-24Traveler review
MY FAMILY AND I ENJOYED VERY MUCH THIS TOUR. IT WAS EVERYTHING WE EXPECTED. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
- Alisonpalette · GB2023-04-23Traveler review
This tour was even more than we expected. Our guide was truly outstanding. Her knowledge of the history of this tour coupled with her familiarity of the city made the tour special and worth every cent! Thank you very much for everything.
- Denielle · BZ2023-04-23Traveler review
The tour was very satisfactory, with interesting information. Our guide were excellent with a very knowledgeable so you can have a lot of information about tour. thank you very much.
- Linda OHara · IE2023-04-23Traveler review
The tour was perfect- we saw a lot but never felt rushed and there was plenty of time to enjoy the places we visited. Our guide was very knowledgeable with excellent English. He had many interesting stories to tell us. We felt like royalty, skipping the lines for the attractions and enjoying such wonderful treatment!
- zhena99 · US2023-04-23Traveler review
Enjoy the tour! Highly recommended.
- mbofeldt1 Stockholm · SE2023-04-22Traveler review
Incredible! Our tour was great. Definitely recommend this tour!
- Olivia Jade · US2023-04-22Traveler review
Very good tour. Very informative and the time went by so quickly. I will never forget that tour. Thanks.
- Bruce K · US2023-04-21Traveler review
We had a great guide. All was amazing. This is a very good tour and the people nice.
- UKTIN · RU2023-04-21Traveler review
Our family of six spanning three generations booked this tour. Our guide was excellent and was with us at all times explaining what we were seeing and the historical or social significance of these sites. Nothing was a problem, and as it was such a beautiful day and I had my elderly mother with me. Our guide at no time made us hurry. Thank you so much and I will most certainly recommend if we ever have from this tour company.
- YVONNE78 · IE2023-04-21Traveler review
Had a great time!! Our guide was fantastic, very informative and friendly! One of my best experiences so far. We look forward having again
- J.B Cox · NL2023-04-20Traveler review
This was the best tour of our experiences. Our tour guide was very good and he knew everything. Thank you.
- Richard T · IN2023-04-19Traveler review
Our guide was thorough, respectful and kind. After all of this, we would still take a tour with this guide again. I definitely will recommend!
- Mr Julien Cahn · GB2023-04-19Traveler review
This tour was far better than we had hoped. We had a private tour and at first we were worried that we spent a lot and maybe it would not be worth it. We had a great day with our private guide who could not do enough for us.
- Yule · FO2023-04-18Traveler review
It was a great choice, I highly recommend and the tour guide was fantastic and was an expert and making it entertaining for everyone. Thank you very much.
- Jonathan Carlos · US2023-04-18Traveler review
We look forward to when we're able to have a good tour. Highly recommend this tour!!!
- Moro · DK2023-04-18Traveler review
We decided to try this tour and this one did not disappoint. We had an excellent tour guide. Our guide was excellent and brilliant at engaging them, and also knowledgeable. A very good tour which we highly recommend.
- Maria R · IT2023-04-17Traveler review
We had short time and it was amazed us with our guide. he told us everything about that area. Everything was perfect. Thank you
- snickes · US2023-04-17Traveler review
it was definitely the highlight of the trip! Our guide was so friendly, accomadating and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond, making everyone feel welcome. Our group bonded together nicely because of guide's positive attitude and enthusiasm. The journey was comfortable. A really fun and interesting experience, amazing! My mum and I throughly enjoyed it, it is a must if you want to have perfect tour.
- Charlotte Corrigan · GB2023-04-16Traveler review
We had a wonderful, knowledgeable guide with many interesting insights. We enjoyed the tour immensely.
- Anderson · GQ2023-04-16Traveler review
We are very enjoy the tour. Our tour guide is very helpful and sharing a lot of stories with us. Highly recommended for the travellers!
- Elizabeth D · GB2023-04-15Traveler review
We loved this city and this tour guide. She took her time and was patient with all us and our many questions. Thanks.
- Stansilaw Margaret · ZA2023-04-15Traveler review
it was brilliant!! IT WAS A VERY INTERESTING TOUR.
- Carol and Gemma · IE2023-04-14Traveler review
Everything was well organised and ran smoothly however the highlight was my guide. She has a true passion for her job, culture and region. Is very patient (the majority of people were rude enough not to even show up on time!) Outstandingly engaging and has a fab sense of humour in addition to being amazingly helpful and just an all round exceptionally warm and genuine person. Thanks so much for brighting my day and for sharing your knowledge
- Tracey T · GB2023-04-14Traveler review
My tour was simply conducted excellently by you & your team. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
- Mary D · IE2023-04-13Traveler review
tour guide is fluent in English and most enthusiastic and spent time taking many family photos of the people in her group which all will cherish forever. It was a more than pleasurable way to learn much about the sites and her passion. Thanks.
- Anson T · GB2023-04-13Traveler review
This tour is totally worth it. The organization was perfect and they were always on time and willing to help







