Luxor Shore Excursion: Private Tour of the West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
Overview
When your ship docks in the port of Luxor, tour some of ancient Egypt’s most famous sites on the west bank of the Nile River on this private morning shore excursion. Follow your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide – an expert in ancient Egyptian history and culture – to impressive sites like the Necropolis in Thebes, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Learn about the area’s interesting history and enjoy free time to explore at your leisure.
Inclusions
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Viator’s Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Egyptologist the languages included in the pricing (English, French…)
- Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut
- Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
When your ship arrives at the Luxor port, head up the west bank of the Nile River on this private morning shore excursion. Follow your expert tour guide to the Necropolis of the ancient city of Thebes, home to the Valley of the Kings -- a famous burial place for pharaohs of Thebes dating back to 16th century BC. Tour inside the elaborately decorated rooms and listen as your guide points out interesting features. You can also visit the tomb of King Tut for an additional cost.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road, Luxor Egypt
Leave the hot sands of the valley and make your way to one of the most striking monuments in Egypt: the Temple of Hatshepsut. Learn about the history of the temple and hear the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. Admire the intricate hieroglyphics along the structure’s walls and enjoy free time to wander the large courtyards at your leisure.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Before returning to the Luxor port, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, a pair of massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III built 3, 400 years ago!
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
When your ship arrives at the Luxor port, head up the west bank of the Nile River on this private morning shore excursion. Follow your expert tour guide to the Necropolis of the ancient city of Thebes, home to the Valley of the Kings -- a famous burial place for pharaohs of Thebes dating back to 16th century BC. Tour inside the elaborately decorated rooms and listen as your guide points out interesting features. You can also visit the tomb of King Tut for an additional cost.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road, Luxor Egypt
Leave the hot sands of the valley and make your way to one of the most striking monuments in Egypt: the Temple of Hatshepsut. Learn about the history of the temple and hear the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. Admire the intricate hieroglyphics along the structure’s walls and enjoy free time to wander the large courtyards at your leisure.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Before returning to the Luxor port, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, a pair of massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III built 3, 400 years ago!
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transport is wheelchair accessible; however, be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited. These may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or those using a wheelchair.
- Missed port or late ship arrival: You will be issued a full refund in the event that your ship does not make it to port in time for the start of your tour or activity. You will also be issued a full refund for tours and activities cancelled due to a ship’s inability to get into port.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
jgrehder
September 2023
Geniale deutschsprachige Führung durch Hegazy Amary. Kein Gehetze, trotzdem sehr flüssig. Die Geschichte Ägyptens ist viele 1000 Jahre alt und trotzdem findet Hegazy Erklärungen die verständlich sind. Einfach nur empfehlenswert… und gerne wieder.
Geniale deutschsprachige Führung durch Hegazy Amary. Kein Gehetze, trotzdem sehr flüssig. Die Geschichte Ägyptens ist viele 1000 Jahre alt und trotzdem findet Hegazy Erklärungen die verständlich sind. Einfach nur empfehlenswert… und gerne wieder.