Full Day Tour to East & West Banks of Luxor

Step into the timeless world of ancient Thebes with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings, the sacred burial ground of Egypt’s mighty pharaohs. Begin your journey with a brief stop at the visitors centre, where your expert guide will prepare you for the wonders ahead. While guides are not allowed inside the tombs themselves, your guide will vividly describe what to look for within the elaborately decorated chambers, bringing the stories of these ancient rulers to life. For those wishing to see the tomb of the young King Tutankhamun, entry is available for an additional fee paid directly at the site. After exploring this remarkable necropolis, you will leave the hot sands behind, carrying with you memories of Egypt’s royal past that will last a lifetime.

Then, Explore the fascinating history of the temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s famous female ruler who boldly assumed a male identity to claim the throne. Your guide will share captivating stories as you wander the expansive courtyards and admire intricate hieroglyphic carvings at your own pace. Afterward, enjoy a brief photo stop at the majestic Colossi of Memnon two towering statues that stand as silent guardians of the ancient funerary temple of Amenhotep the Third.

Spend an unforgettable afternoon exploring the East Bank of Luxor with your own private Egyptologist guide. This immersive tour takes you to two of Upper Egypt’s most iconic sites, the Karnak and Luxor Temples, in a journey through more than 3000 years of ancient history. Begin at Karnak, where you will walk the famed Avenue of Sphinxes and enter a vast temple complex that expanded with each passing dynasty. As your guide brings its stories to life, marvel at towering obelisks, sacred chapels, and the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns that stretch skyward like an ancient stone forest.
At the rear of the complex lies the sacred lake, where ancient pharaohs and their offerings were once purified before presenting them to the gods. After the guided tour, enjoy some additional free time to explore the temple grounds at your own pace.

Continue your journey with a visit to the magnificent Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by a two kilometer Avenue of Sphinxes, part of which still marks the temple’s dramatic entrance. As you pass towering statues of Ramses II, your private Egyptologist guide will reveal how this remarkable structure has withstood the test of time from Nile floods and foreign invasions to centuries of desert winds.
Step inside this pure Egyptian temple and explore its inner sanctuaries, where intricately carved hieroglyphics still whisper stories of gods, pharaohs, and rituals. Discover how Alexander the Great boldly inserted himself into its legacy and see one of the twin obelisks, the other now rising in the heart of Paris.
With the flexibility of a private tour, you set the pace, choosing how much time to spend uncovering the wonders of each site. This is not just sightseeing, it is stepping directly into the world of ancient Egypt.