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Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon — Rates, Photos & Booking Help

A private guided tour of the Luxor West Bank — the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Included in our Nile cruise packages, or from $70 per person as a Luxor day tour.

4 Hours Private Tour Luxor West Bank 👑 Royal Tombs
This West Bank tour is already included in our 3-night and 4-night Nile cruise packages, so if you are sailing with us you will visit these sites as part of your cruise — this page is mainly for booking it as a standalone Luxor day tour. The tombs and temples sit on the open desert plateau, so it can be very hot and shadeless; closed shoes, a hat, sun protection and water are essential, and mornings are the coolest and least crowded. The special tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti I and Nefertari, and photography inside the tombs, usually need separate tickets bought on site.
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Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon — Overview

Across the Nile from Luxor lies the West Bank of ancient Thebes — the land of the dead, where for five centuries the pharaohs of Egypt's golden age were laid to rest. This tour gathers its three greatest monuments into a single private morning.

In the Valley of the Kings, hidden in a desert valley beneath the pyramid-shaped peak of al-Qurn, more than sixty rock-cut tombs were carved for the rulers of the New Kingdom — among them Tutankhamun, Seti I and the Ramesside pharaohs. Their corridors plunge deep into the rock, walls ablaze with the painted texts and star-strewn ceilings of the Egyptian afterlife, as vivid today as when they were sealed three thousand years ago.

A short drive away, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut rises in three great colonnaded terraces straight out of the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari — a masterpiece of ancient architecture built for the most powerful woman ever to rule Egypt, its walls carved with her divine birth and her famous trading expedition to the fabled Land of Punt. The morning ends before the Colossi of Memnon, two eighteen-metre enthroned statues of Amenhotep III that once guarded the largest temple in all of Egypt, and that the Greeks and Romans travelled from across the ancient world to hear "sing" at dawn.

Photos

Tomb entrances in the Valley of the Kings Painted wall reliefs inside a royal tomb The terraced Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari The Colossi of Memnon on the Luxor West Bank

Rates

Solo Guest

1 guest

$90per person

2 to 6 Guests

per person

$70per person

7+ Guests

per person

$65per person

Children

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Free Infant

Infants up to 4 years old join free of charge.

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50% Discount Per Child

Children from 4 to under 12 years old receive a 50% discount.

Best For

Every visitor to Luxor, and above all lovers of ancient history — this is the essential West Bank experience and the highlight of Upper Egypt. It is perfect for cruise guests wanting to understand the sites their sailing includes, for first-time visitors, and for photographers drawn to the painted tombs and the dramatic desert setting. Because it involves walking on uneven ground in the heat, an early start and comfortable shoes make all the difference.

What You’ll See

  • The rock-cut royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, with their vivid painted walls
  • The tomb of Tutankhamun (optional separate ticket)
  • The three great terraces of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
  • The famous carved reliefs of the expedition to the Land of Punt
  • The Colossi of Memnon, two 18-metre guardians of a lost temple

Tour Includes

  • Pick-up service from your hotel
  • Egyptology guide
  • Entrance fees to sightseeing as per the program
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All taxes & service charge
  • Drop-off at your hotel

Tour Excludes

  • Tips
  • Meals and beverages
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Tour FAQ

How long is the tour?
About 4 hours across the three West Bank sites, plus transfer time. It is usually a half-day tour.
Is this included in a Nile cruise?
Yes. This West Bank sightseeing is part of our 3-night and 4-night Nile cruise itineraries, so cruise guests visit these sites without any extra tour fee. This page is for booking it on its own as a Luxor day tour.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, for the standalone day tour. Private pickup and drop-off at your Luxor hotel are included in an air-conditioned vehicle.
How many tombs can I visit?
The standard Valley of the Kings ticket admits you to three tombs of your choice from those open on the day. The tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti I and a few others need separate tickets bought on site.
When is the best time to go?
Early morning is by far the best — cooler, with softer light and thinner crowds on the open desert plateau.
Is the tour private?
Yes. You have your own Egyptologist guide and a private vehicle, and the per-person rate falls as the group grows.
Can children join?
Absolutely. Infants up to 4 are free, and children from 4 to under 12 receive a 50% discount.
Please Note: Prices are calculated based on entrance fees, fuel price and local taxes as at June 30, 2020. Any increase in entrance fees, fuel price or local taxes will be reflected on any unpaid tour immediately. However, any pre-paid tour will not be affected by the change of rates. We highly recommend booking your tours in advance to be protected from price fluctuation.

Early Booking Benefits

💰 Payment & Deposit
  1. Deposit: only 20% deposit at the time of booking.
  2. Installments: 0% interest, equal monthly installments. The last installment is required 30 days before the tour date.
🛌️ Tour Privileges — all tours booked 6 months in advance get
  1. A private guide free of charge, without supplements.
  2. Your choice of guiding language: English, French, Italian, German or Spanish.
📅 Flexibility (Changes)
  1. Date change: free of charge, with respect to seasonality price, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  2. Tour swap: free of charge, with respect to the price difference between both tours, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  3. Name change: free of charge up to 7 days before the tour date.
📉 Price Fluctuation Protection
  1. Price increase guarantee: your price is protected against any future increase in tour rate, fuel price, government taxes or entrance fees.
  2. Price drop guarantee: you receive a refund of the difference if the price drops (same booking conditions).
🌍 National / Global Shutdown Protection

Examples: pandemic, airspace closure, or force-majeure events affecting all tours.

  1. Postpone travel date free of charge: move your travel to a later date, keeping the exact same booked plan, benefits and conditions.
  2. Full refund: receive a 100% refund.