Half-day Tour to visit the west bank of Luxor
Half-day Tour to visit the west bank of Luxor, Including the Valley of The Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple, The two Colossi Of Memnon, and the Alabaster factory with a Private Tour Guide.
When: The tour starts every day at 08:00 am
Duration: 4 -5 Hours
Group size: Any Group Size
Tour-type: Private or sharing
Transport: Van or Limousine
Highlights: Monument, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Explore two statues colossi of Memnon, Shopping, Valley of the Queens, Enter the tombs of famous pharaohs like Ramses II, and many more stunning places.
Language: The tour is originally in English/Private Tour Guide Speaks Your Language
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Discover Egypt Luxor in a half-day private guided tour
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Transportation is included
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A tour guide is included
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Tickets for the main entrance are included
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Entrance fees are included
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Convenient round-trip transport with a private guide and driver
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Guaranteed departures
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Offered in English
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Small group
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel in Luxor at 08:00 am by private air-conditioned vehicle and Expert professional tour guide. Starting a Tour of the ancient city of Luxor in luxury on a private half-day Accompanied by your private tour guide where you’ll begin to visit the famous historical sites:
Valley of the Kings
You will cross the Nile to visit some of the most spectacular highlights of Luxor's fabled West Bank during which you will explore with your own private tour guide Visit the valley of the Kings. You will visit 3 Tombs. 1- Valley of the Kings: The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved. If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh Tutankhamun. It costs 300 Egyptians Pounds Extra
The Temple of Hatshepsut
Then proceed to visit Deir El Bahari, one of the most splendid temples in ancient Egypt, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut around 1500 BC
The Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III that are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor, The two statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what was once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third.
The Alabaster Factory
The alabaster industry is one of the unique Egyptian crafts that developed and sustained through the sequential generations since ancient Egyptians. It represents the major source of income for many artisans working mainly in the west of Luxor. Yellow limestone, black granite, basalt, marble, and the national marmar are the most prominent materials used in this craft, brought from the mountainous region in “Qurna village” located on the west bank of Luxor, where the artisans live beside the temples and ancient civilization symbols to produce Pharaonic antiques fascinating tourists from different worldwide nations.
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Pick-up services from your hotel & back return
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All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
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Private English-speaking
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Egyptologist tour guide
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Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites (The tickets for Hatshepsut Temple & the Valley of the Kings including three tombs according to the Ministry of Tourism instruction)
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Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
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All service charges & taxes
Exclusions:
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Any extras not mentioned in the program
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go inside the tomb of king Tut Ankh Amoun
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Lunch
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Tipping
Pick-up service
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Pick up at any hotel in Luxor
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Please let us know about accommodation at the time of booking. We will inform you about the pick-up time
Luxor Pickup Service: This tour offers a pickup service from your accommodation in Luxor. Please select the pickup point "Any Hotel in Luxor" and write in the "Additional info" section on the "Checkout page" where is your exact accommodation. We will let you know the exact pickup time when you receive the booking confirmation.
NB: The tickets for Valley of the Kings include three tombs according to the Ministry of Tourism instruction Options
- The Tomb of King Tutankhamun will cost 300 L.E Extra P.p
- Ramesses VI will cost 100 L.E Extra
- the Tomb of Seti I will cost 1000 L.E Extra
- photography ticket for the king's valley cost 300 L.E
Please remember to bring:
- Hat
- Camera
- Sunglasses
Meeting Point
Hotels, Train stations, airports, apartments,...
THE PRICES PLAN PER PERSON in $ USD
PAX |
PRICE |
Solo Traveler |
75$ |
from 2 To 4 Pax |
60$ |
from 5 To 10 pax |
50$ |