Step into the world of Egypt's ancient kings, who ruled for over 500 years and left behind the awe-inspiring tombs and temples of Luxor. This is your journey through time — walking among monuments that still tell the story of humanity's greatest civilization.
Ideal for a full day, or for anyone who wants to focus entirely on the West Bank, this private tour takes you into the heart of the royal necropolis. You'll enter several tombs in the Valley of the Kings, each carved and decorated for a pharaoh's journey into the afterlife.
From there, you'll visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt's most powerful queen, rising in three colonnaded terraces against the sheer cliff face. A final stop rounds off the morning at the Colossi of Memnon, steeped in the atmosphere of the New Kingdom.
Close to the Valley, the tombs of Deir el-Medina, the village of the craftsmen who carved these very royal tombs with their own hands, reveal a more human side of ancient Egypt: they decorated their own final resting places, leaving behind a rare record of their daily lives and beliefs, far removed from royal grandeur.
From there, the road leads you to the Temple of Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramses III and the second-largest temple complex in Egypt after Karnak, where its massive walls, with their still-vivid colors, recount the story of his military victories and the glories of the New Kingdom.
At the entrance to what remains of the Temple of Amenhotep III, the twin Colossi of Memnon have stood tall for over 3,400 years. In Roman times, they became famous for a mysterious sound emitted at sunrise, which ancient visitors believed to be the groan of a legendary hero calling out to his mother, the goddess of dawn — a legend that brought these two stone guardians worldwide fame lasting for centuries.
Start early to beat the heat and the crowds.
Explore several royal tombs with your guide.
Walk the ramps of the great terraced temple.
Quick visit to a traditional alabaster workshop
Explore the tombs of the artisans who built the royal necropolis themselves
Stop at a trusted local restaurant.
Visit the mortuary temple of Ramses III, Egypt's second-largest temple complex
Photo stop at the twin 3,400-year-old guardian statues
Back to your hotel or Nile cruise by early afternoon.
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The standard ticket includes three tombs. Special tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I require a separate ticket, which your guide can arrange.
Yes, it is fully private with your own guide and vehicle.
We recommend an early start, usually around 7am, to enjoy the cooler morning and quieter sites.
All entry tickets are included — your guide takes care of everything on the day.
Yes. A sunrise hot air balloon pairs perfectly with this morning tour; just ask us to arrange it.
Balloon
Fly over Luxor's West Bank at sunrise, with a licensed balloon operator, hotel or cruise transfers and the Nile crossing all arranged.
From $98 per person
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Half day
A private East Bank tour of Karnak's vast hall of columns and the graceful riverside Luxor Temple, connected by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes.
From $75 per person
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