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Luxor in a Day The Ultimate East & West Bank Private Tour

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Experience the full majesty of ancient Thebes on our comprehensive Luxor East & West Bank tour. This expertly curated private day trip takes you across the Nile to explore both the "City of the Living" on the East Bank and the "City of the Dead" on the West Bank. Stand in awe before the colossal columns of Karnak Temple, discover the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and marvel at the architectural wonder of Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple. With a licensed Egyptologist guide bringing each site to life, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Luxor's unparalleled archaeological treasures.

Perfect for: First-time visitors to Luxor, history enthusiasts, and travelers with limited time who want to see the highlights.

Included

Pick up services from your hotel and return

All transfers & transportation by private air-conditioned van

Assistance of our personnel during the day tour

Private Tour Guide

Entrance fees to the sightseeing areas

2 bottles of water during the trip

Service charges and taxes included in tour price

Lunch during the tour

Excluded

Any personal expenses.

Notes

Duration: Approx 9 Hours

Type: Private Tour

Availability: Runs Daily

Pick up & drop off: Luxor

Multilingual professional guides available


Itinerary

About 9 Hours

West Bank, where the ancient Egyptians buried their pharaohs. Here, you'll explore the Valley of the Kings, entering three royal tombs (such as those of Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, or Seti I) to witness the vivid hieroglyphs and burial chambers. Next, visit the breathtaking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a terraced marvel carved into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. The West Bank tour concludes at the towering Colossi of Memnon, the massive stone guardians of Amenhotep III's vanished temple.

After lunch at a local restaurant, will cross back to the East Bank to explore the living city of ancient Thebes. Your first stop is the immense Karnak Temple Complex, where you'll walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 colossal columns and discover obelisks, sanctuaries, and sacred lakes. Finally, visit the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully situated on the Nile Corniche, where you can see Roman frescoes layered atop pharaonic structures and the famous Avenue of Sphinxes. Your guide will provide continuous insights before returning you to your accommodation by late afternoon, having experienced the complete essence of ancient Thebes.

Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Prices

  • Persons (Price per Person)
    $125

FAQs

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip Minimum 2 Persons in case of Single supplement will be Apply.

25% supplement during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

0- 01.99 Free of Charge.

2 – 05.99 pay 25% of tour price.

6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.

12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may apply.

15% of full payment will be required when confirming your booking and the rest of the payment will be paid, when arriving to Egypt, by credit or debit card.

After your tour is confirmed we will email the final confirmation and a voucher to print and bring with you.

Red Rose Travel does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions cancelled for ‘force majeure’ reasons such as volcanoes, earthquakes, or reasons beyond control. If cancellation happens due to personal or business reasons and Red Rose Travel has already paid costs on your behalf, you will charged for these costs.

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