Full-Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour from Aswan with Tickets
Duration
daily
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
6 - 78 Ages
About this tour
Discover the monumental capital of New Kingdom Thebes on this full-day (1-day) private excursion from Aswan to Luxor's West and East Banks, including all monument entrance fees, a private licensed Egyptologist guide, door-to-door private air-conditioned transfers, and a Nile-side lunch. Ideal for travelers staying in Aswan who wish to experience Luxor's world-famous temples and royal tombs in one seamless day, this tour includes 1 lunch (breakfast and dinner are not included).
Depart your Aswan hotel or cruise ship at 05:30 in a private climate-controlled vehicle for the scenic 3-hour drive north along the Nile Valley to Luxor, arriving at the West Bank at 08:30. With your private Egyptologist guide, explore three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the towering Colossi of Memnon (08:30–12:30).
Cross to the East Bank at 12:30 for a freshly prepared lunch at a Nile-view restaurant, followed by guided tours of the vast Karnak Temple Complex—including the 134-column Great Hypostyle Hall and Sacred Lake—and the riverside colonnades of Luxor Temple (13:45–16:45) before driving 3 hours back to your Aswan hotel by 20:00. Practical Note: Rated Moderate (ages 6–78); wear breathable clothing, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes.
Route
- 1AswanAfricaEgyptStart
- 2LuxorAfricaEgyptEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
05:30–12:30 – Private Drive from Aswan to Luxor & West Bank Royal Necropolis (Entrance Included): Meet your private driver at your Aswan hotel at 05:30 for the comfortable 3-hour air-conditioned drive north to Luxor (breakfast is not included). Upon arrival at 08:30, join your private licensed Egyptologist guide on the West Bank to explore three richly painted royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the limestone terraces of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
12:30–20:00 – Nile-View Lunch, Karnak & Luxor Temples & Return to Aswan (Entrance Included): Cross the Nile for a freshly prepared lunch at a local Luxor restaurant at 12:30, then tour the 134-column Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes and courtyards of Luxor Temple (13:45–16:45) before your 3-hour private return transfer to your Aswan hotel by 20:00 (dinner is not included).
Meals Included: Lunch
Trip includes
Included
Private licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all East and West Bank sightseeing in Luxor.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English1 lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, plus bottled water throughout the day (breakfast and dinner are not included).
Private modern air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver for round-trip transfers between Aswan and Luxor and all local sightseeing.
Entrance tickets to the Valley of the Kings (3 royal tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple, plus all taxes.
Excluded
No overnight accommodation is included; this is a private 1-day excursion from Aswan to Luxor and back.
Domestic and international flights are not included.
Personal travel and medical insurance is not included.
Breakfast and dinner, extra ticket to King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings, beverages at lunch, personal insurance, and gratuities.
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