Luxor Tour: East & West Bank Temples, Royal Tombs & Timeless Thebes

Overview

Luxor tour About

This Luxor tour is designed for travelers who want a clear, structured, story-rich visit to the ancient city once known as Thebes.

 Across two calm and well-paced days, you’ll explore the royal tombs on the West Bank, walk through monumental temples on the East Bank, and experience the essence of a Luxor Egypt tour without rush or noise.

Whether you’re arriving from Cairo, continuing your journey south, or pairing it with a Cairo Luxor Aswan tour, this program captures the depth of Luxor in a way that feels balanced and meaningful.

Luxor Tour Included & Excluded

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Egypt and Jordan Tour Itinerary

Main Sites Covered in Your Luxor Tour

Luxor West Bank Tour: Royal Tombs & Desert Cliffs

 

The West Bank reveals Luxor’s ancient heart, royal Luxor temples tour, mortuary temples, and the desert slopes that once protected Egypt’s kings.

  • Valley of the Kings
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon

Luxor East Bank Tour: Temples of Power & Processions

The East Bank reflects the ceremonial life of ancient Thebes, where processions, worship, and royal celebrations shaped the city’s rhythm, an essential part of any Luxor excursion.

  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • Sacred courtyards & processional paths

Arrival & Start of Your Luxor Sightseeing Tour

 

Your journey begins with a warm welcome in Luxor, followed by check-in and a relaxed first evening before exploring the ancient sites.

  • Airport or hotel pickup
  • Check in at Sonesta St. George or similar
  • Itinerary briefing
  • Complimentary dinner

Meals included: Dinner

Complete Luxor East and West Bank Tour

 

The full experience begins after breakfast, taking you through both sides of the Nile in a single structured route.

West Bank Exploration

 

A focused visit to the royal necropolis and the cliff-cut temple of Egypt’s great female pharaoh.

  • Valley of the Kings (3 tombs included)
  • Optional entry to King Tut’s tomb
  • Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari
  • Colossi of Memnon

East Bank Exploration

 

A continuation of your Luxor sightseeing tour, centered around the city’s grand temples.

  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • Local restaurant lunch

After completing your route, you’ll be transferred to Luxor Airport or your next destination, depending on your Cairo to Luxor tour or onward plans.

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