Pickup
Meet your guide in your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise lobby.
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Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
Duration
5 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Included
Availability
Daily
Languages
Multiple Languages
Tour Overview
A focused West Bank morning through royal tombs, Hatshepsut's terraces and the Colossi of Memnon.
Step into the burial ground of Egypt's greatest pharaohs on this private West Bank morning.
Explore three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, marvel at the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut, and stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon — all with your own licensed Egyptologist, private air-conditioned vehicle and door-to-door service from your hotel or Nile cruise.
Tour Highlights
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Private Egyptologist
- Private A/C Transport
- All Entrance Fees
Tour Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
Explore three royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Walk the majestic terraces carved into Deir el-Bahari cliffs.
Colossi of Memnon
Photo stop at the twin guardian statues of Amenhotep III.
Return
Relaxed drive back with drop-off at your hotel or cruise.
What's Included
Included
- Entrance Fees Included
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
- Private Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologist Guide
- Bottled Water
- Taxes & Service Charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned above
Meeting & Pickup
- Complimentary pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise dock, or airport in the tour city.
- Your private driver and Egyptologist meet you at the lobby / dock at the scheduled time.
- Door-to-door drop-off at the end of the tour.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothing (shoulders covered for temples)
- A refillable water bottle
- Camera (photography permits payable on site where required)
- Small cash for tips and personal expenses
Important Information
- Private tour — operated exclusively for your party.
- Confirmation is provided within a few hours of booking.
- Suitable for most travelers; please advise us of any mobility needs in advance.
- Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions without prior consultation.
- Some sites include stairs, uneven ground and limited shade.
- Photography rules vary by site; your guide will advise on the day.
Tour Policies
0–2.99 Years: Free · 3–5.99 Years: 25% · 6–11.99 Years: 50% · 12+: Adult rate.
Pay on the day of your tour. Cash and credit card accepted. No advance payment required — reserve now and pay on your tour date.
All prices are shown in USD. Prices may vary during peak travel periods including Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays.
FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut.
Around 5 hours door to door, typically starting between 7 and 8 am to beat the heat and the crowds.
Three tombs of your choice are included from those open on the day — your guide will recommend the best.
Yes — the tombs involve some steps and ramps but pace is fully flexible and rest points are available.
Yes with a photography permit purchased on-site; some tombs may restrict flash or tripods.
Comfortable shoes, sun hat, sunglasses and cash for optional tickets or gratuities.
It is an optional add-on with a separate ticket that we can arrange for you on the day.
Tailor-Made
Customize Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut.
Add this tour to a longer private itinerary — combine it with Nile cruises, other cities and transfers, all designed around you.
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“The most exquisitely organized trip I've ever taken. Every guide was a scholar and every hotel a dream.”
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London, UK
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“Un'esperienza indimenticabile. From private access at sunrise to our Nile suite — nothing was ordinary.”
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Milan, Italy
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“The smoothest, most thoughtful trip we've ever booked. We're already planning our return to Egypt.”
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New York, USA
