Valley of the Kings Tour in Luxor with Hatshepsut and Karnak

This private Valley of the Kings tour in Luxor covers both banks of the Nile in one day. On the West Bank you see the royal tombs, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, and on the East Bank you visit the great temple complex of Karnak.

Hotel pickup, bottled water and all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle are part of every option.

What you will see

• Valley of the Kings – the burial place of New Kingdom pharaohs, where you enter a selection of decorated tombs open on the day.
• Temple of Hatshepsut – the terraced mortuary temple of the 18th Dynasty queen-pharaoh at Deir el-Bahari, set against the cliffs.
• Colossi of Memnon – two giant seated statues of Amenhotep III that once guarded his mortuary temple.
• Karnak Temple – a vast complex dedicated mainly to the god Amun, famous for its Hypostyle Hall and its forest of columns.

Good to know

Prices depend on what you need: driver only, car and guide, car with guide and entry tickets, or the full option with lunch. The standard Valley of the Kings ticket gives access to a set of tombs; special tombs such as Tutankhamun’s or Seti I’s need separate tickets.

The West Bank is best visited early, before the midday heat, so expect a morning start. Bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and note that photography rules inside the tombs can change, so check on site before using your camera.