Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor
One day. Both banks. Thousands of years of history brought to life.
This Luxor full day tour takes you across both sides of the Nile to explore the most significant temples, tombs, and monuments that ancient Egypt has left behind, guided by a licensed Egyptologist every step of the way.
Few destinations in the world concentrate as much history into a single day as Luxor does. From royal burial chambers carved deep into limestone cliffs to towering temple complexes dedicated to the gods, the sites visited on this tour represent the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian civilization.
The itinerary is designed to cover the highlights of ancient Thebes without feeling rushed. Air-conditioned transport keeps the journey comfortable as you move between the West Bank necropolis and the East Bank temple precinct.
Whether you are a first-time visitor to Egypt or returning to go deeper, this tour offers a structured yet immersive way to understand how the pharaohs lived, worshipped, and prepared for the afterlife.
Tour Highlights
Descend into the Valley of the Kings and visit tombs of rulers including Tutankhamun, Ramesses VI, and Amenhotep II.
Walk the colonnaded terraces of the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman to reign as pharaoh in ancient Egypt.
Stand before the Colossi of Memnon, the two massive stone statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Explore Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever constructed, dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramesses II, standing at the heart of the modern city.
Travel with a licensed Egyptologist guide who provides historical context at each site throughout the day.
Enjoy door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise ship with air-conditioned transport throughout.
Itinerary
Your day begins on the West Bank at this royal necropolis, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were entombed in elaborately decorated chambers. Tombs associated with Tuthmosis I, Tuthmosis III, Tutankhamun, Ramesses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II are among the most visited in the valley.
This mortuary temple, built for Queen Hatshepsut during the 18th Dynasty around 1490 to 1469 BC, rises in three colonnaded terraces against the cliffs of the Theban hills. Hatshepsut ruled Egypt for approximately 20 years and remains one of the most remarkable figures in ancient history.
These two seated statues, each standing around 18 meters tall, are the surviving remnants of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. They mark the entrance to what was once the largest temple complex on the West Bank.
Crossing to the East Bank, you arrive at the greatest religious site of ancient Egypt, built over more than 2,000 years by successive pharaohs. The complex is dedicated primarily to Amun, alongside his consort Mut and their son Khonsu.
The day concludes at Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III during the 18th Dynasty and later extended by Ramesses II in the 19th Dynasty. The temple stands along the Corniche at the center of modern Luxor city.
What Is Included
Included
- Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off in Luxor
- Air-conditioned private transport throughout
- Licensed Egyptologist guide (optional add-on)
- Small group or private tour format
- Flexible option to add entry tickets
- Flexible option to add lunch
Not Included
- Entry tickets to sites (available as optional add-on)
- Lunch (available as optional add-on)
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Important Information
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