Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
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Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
By Emo Tours Egypt
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Ages 6-120
Duration: 5h
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- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
- Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
What's not included- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Guide (Optional)
- Lunch (Optional)
- Tipping
- any Optional Tours
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- PM32+57P, El-Hedaya, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1364267, EgyptLuxor
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15974P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- rkaranam0 contributionsWonderful Luxor Tour with an Exceptional GuideWe recently toured Luxor with our guide, Salwa, and had an amazing experience. Traveling with a toddler can be challenging, but Salwa was incredibly patient and understanding, which made the trip so much more enjoyable for our family. Salwa’s knowledge of Luxor’s history, culture, and heritage was outstanding. She provided us with deep insights into the city’s ancient kingdoms, temples, and daily life in historical Egypt. Her storytelling made the sites like the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple come alive. What stood out the most was Salwa’s calm and accommodating approach. There was no rushing or impatience, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in each location. She ensured we had plenty of time to explore, ask questions, and take in the beauty of Luxor. We highly recommend this tour, especially with Salwa as your guide. It was a perfect blend of learning, exploring, and family-friendly travel.Written December 1, 2024
- DonnaVqld0 contributionsGreat tour companyThis company was great to use, very friendly, nothing was too much trouble . Omar and our daily driver were much fun , great music . On time very informative of Egyptian history. Recommend for sure 👍Written November 29, 2024
- 427ajayt0 contributionsGood tour options with kind tour guide and cab driverFortunately, we stumbled upon a great tour agency that offered a wider range of options for exploring around Luxor and Cairo. They conveniently provided online payment options for various packages, eliminating the hassle of dealing with cash. We highly recommend this tour agency for airport and hotel transfers, as it offers a more affordable alternative to expensive hotel transfers. We booked two tours from EMO: a day tour to Aswan from Luxor and a day tour of Luxor’s eastern and western banks. Both tours were led by the same cab driver, Allah, and tour guide, Hamid. Both of them were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about Egyptian customs and practices for tourists. Hamid even took us to a fantastic authentic Egyptian local restaurant where the food and view were simply amazing. We’re planning to book tours from EMO for our visit to Cairo as well. Hamid took us to the Alabaster factory owned by EMO, where we bought a few souvenirs. However, be cautious of the overpriced items and bargain like you would in India.Written November 27, 2024
- heatherann20170 contributionsAn Amazing Experience & the best way to see the sights in EgyptOur tour guide Shereen, was full of knowledge and this made the whole tour very interesting, our experience was an excellent one! All the sights on both the East & West bank gave us a great insight into Egyptian history. Our driver was very attentive and made the experience a very smooth one. Communication prior to the tour was excellent! We were kept well informed and knew exactly where & when to meet. I would strongly recommend this By Emo Tours Egypt!Written November 22, 2024
- Z9562UHmateuszj0 contributionsGreat start, strange endingAt the beginning, everything was great. We visited the Karnak and Luxor Temples, and our guide, Salwa (if I recall correctly), shared many interesting facts, helped us take photos, and gave us plenty of free time to explore on our own. She was very friendly, and this part of the trip was wonderful. However, there were a couple of things we didn’t appreciate. We were taken to an essential oils shop that was not part of our itinerary. The salesperson demonstrated perfumes and emphasized “great prices” but we felt pressured and uncomfortable during this unexpected stop. A particularly awkward moment occurred at the end of our visit to the Karnak Temple. The guide asked if we understood tipping and mentioned that she expected one. This felt a bit forced, and when we offered some Egyptian money, she seemed dissatisfied, asking if we had more. It was an uncomfortable situation. Later, as we approached our hotel, she asked in a peculiar way how much we had paid for our stay, which further reinforced our impression that she was more focused on money than on providing a pleasant experience. This behavior soured an otherwise enjoyable day.Written November 19, 2024
- alexandersX3202SL0 contributionsTransfer and visiting Edfu and Kom OmboThe transfer with Karlos from Luxor to Aswan with visiting of Edfu and Kom Ombo temples was very convenient, quick and safe. Karlos is a great professional, kind and nice and patient man. He takes care about the tourists and respects and fulfil their wishes and needs. We were very satisfied and thankful to Karlos.Written November 9, 2024
- jennypU5377ZX0 contributionsBest tour so far in EgyptGreat Tour! Salwa was an amazing tour guide, a very nice lady with a lot of knowledge. So far the best tour we've done in Egypt. The only thing to "complain" is that we chose the complete package with lunch, which was delicious btw, however, the drinks were not included as we expected. Apart of this everything was great, thank you very much!Written November 8, 2024
- Mario J0 contributionsMuseu Egípcio, Cidadela, Mesquita Mohamed Ali and Cairo CoptaWe had a great time thanks to the very well versed guide whom very nicely and with great knowledge explained every aspect and detail of the different places we visited. I hope we can enjoy the same guide (Anan Mahmud) when we come back to Cairo on the 07/11.Written November 2, 2024
- Filipa P0 contributionsUnforgettable Journey Through Time in LuxorWe started our tour in the Valley of the Kings, where standing before the tombs of iconic pharaohs felt surreal. Our guide, Sam, was deeply insightful, explaining each tomb's unique history and sharing details we never would have noticed on our own. He also helped us pick the most remarkable for us to visit inside. Next, we visited The Temple of Hatshepsut. Another fascinating stop that showcases the story of Egypt's first female pharaoh. Her temple stands out for its elegance and distinctive design, set against the beautiful cliffs of Deir el-Bahri. Karnak Temple was another highlight — its grand columns and towering statues are overwhelming in the best way! Sam explained the complex's architectural evolution and pointed out specific reliefs depicting key events in Egyptian history, making the experience much richer. Overall, Sam was exceptional, balancing historical facts with local insights and stories. He also gave us plenty of time to explore on our own, which allowed us to absorb the ancient beauty around us fully. This trip to Luxor was unforgettable, and I left feeling connected to a history I’d only read about before. Highly recommend this experience.Written November 1, 2024
- JanKeesM30 contributionsA day wel spent in Luxor!Our host took us on a full day of wonderful sightseeing. Salwa is an excellent host, she knows a lot of facts of the anciënt history. She is funny too ;-) Thank you so much!Written October 31, 2024
- albaeugeniac20240 contributionsExcellentExcellent experience, Amadeo is very friendly, I recommend him. It's the best for this Travel in Egipto. Thanks!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Written October 24, 2024
- yasutakai20240 contributionsAhmed made me Full of stomach!Ahmed made good plan for me. I can’t. imagine Luxor tour without him. I was really satisfied with his guide of all destinations. And his special arrangement of pigeon lunch made me happy. In many way, I felt full of stomach! Thank you Ahmed!Written October 22, 2024
- Y167CTmiguela0 contributionsAmazing Luxor experienceThe places we visited were amazing, lot of history. Our guided, Salwa was excellent! Very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tourWritten October 21, 2024
- GabrielT28090 contributionsBest day trip in Luxor!Really the best company in Egypt for tours and day trips. We visited with them (separate day trips) Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor. In Luxor, we visited the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Memnon colossus, Hatchepsout temple and Karnak temple, all in one day. The food at the Paris restaurant was amazing, but the best and most amazing part was our guide, Omar Ahmed, who was incredible. Amazing experience, this is THE company for travelling in Egypt.Written October 15, 2024
- andy a0 contributionsKing Tut tomb, valley of kings and a knowledgeable guide!!We visited valley of kings, Queen hatshepsut, tomb of king tut, karnak temple, east and west bank iconic places. This was our last city to explore in the Egypt. Our Tour guide was Dina, she was very knowledgeable and professional. She has excellent communication skills, we are always engaged with the history of Egypt. The entire day was planned very well. Dina explained every place that we visited in details. We learned lot of ancient history and culture from Dina. Thankful to emo tours for arranging friendly and knowledgeable guides.Written October 15, 2024
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Marco1283
Venice, Italy2 contributions
I’ve just done the private tour of Luxor West Bank, we spent a amazing time, Sam the guide and the driver have done a great job. The car was new and clean and was everytime ready for us. We started in the morning and we visited the valley of the kings, Hatshepsut temple, the valley of the kings, and the Colossi of Menmon. Sam explenation was very clear, he told us a lot of intresting things about the ancient egyptian history.
Written January 31, 2020
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Dear our valued customer
Thank you so much for sharing your travel experience you had with us.
The fact that you mention that our tours were without doubt the best run tours that you’ve ever been on means a lot to us! We love to read that you enjoyed all the destinations and activities 100%, that the itinerary suited you perfectly, that you loved the restaurants we picked and that you had a lot of fun! Because that’s exactly what we want for you and our visitors
We hope to see you again
Best regards,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written February 3, 2020
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332patricky
13 contributions
Booked a private full day tour for exploring fascinating sites of the West Bank of Luxor through Emo Tours Egypt.
Had a great day with Samir (Sam) as my tour guide and Ahmed (Mimo) as my driver. Sam was very knowledgeable and accompanied me to all the sites and patiently explained the history and the highlights of each monument to me. I also appreciated that he gave me enough free time for taking pictures and taking a good look at the sites on my own in quiet each time after he finished his explanations.
Mimo's car was clean and comfortable and his driving style was pleasant and not like some of the aggressive Uber drivers whom I had in Cairo.
All in all, I had a great day with those two :)
Had a great day with Samir (Sam) as my tour guide and Ahmed (Mimo) as my driver. Sam was very knowledgeable and accompanied me to all the sites and patiently explained the history and the highlights of each monument to me. I also appreciated that he gave me enough free time for taking pictures and taking a good look at the sites on my own in quiet each time after he finished his explanations.
Mimo's car was clean and comfortable and his driving style was pleasant and not like some of the aggressive Uber drivers whom I had in Cairo.
All in all, I had a great day with those two :)
Written February 18, 2022
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Dear our valued customer
Thank you for your support and we would like to inform that we are taking every measure to ensure better service and greater customer satisfaction at all time .
I do wish to welcome you and your family in one of our tours soon
Best regards,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written February 21, 2022
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missru
Las Vegas, NV3 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
I really don’t know where to begin because there’s so much to say but I’ll keep it short. Im not a fan of big groups so I booked this private tour & my expectations exceeded thanks to my guide Sam! Him and Ali (the driver) were very courteous, friendly and most importantly I felt safe the whole time. As a female solo traveler it was much appreciated in addition to any advice they had me for the remainder of my trip. Your guide isn’t allowed to go inside with you so Sam was very thorough & well educated when it came to explaining the history of the tombs/temple. If you choose the entry fees option your ticket includes 3 tombs you can see but King Tut is an extra 300 EGP. The tour is also not rushed & Sam is more than happy to take your pics. If you ask the workers they’ll be expecting a tip so avoid that if you can. Also IGNORE IGNORE IGNORE the workers trying to sell you things. Just keep walking girl, don’t even say anything unless you were interested in buying souvenirs. I had such a great time & ended up booking another tour with him the following day. Thank you Emo tours for everything!
Written March 9, 2022
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Dear our Valued Customer,
No words could ever express our appreciation for the review you posted and the support you have shown to us after experiencing Egypt trip with us and we`ll make sure to pass your review to our tour guides to let them know that how much impact they left in order to make your Egypt trip a remarkable one
We are deeply grateful
Sincerely,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written March 15, 2022
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peter M
4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
An exceptional, guided tour that picked us up direct from the hotel. A driver and the guide, Angie, provided a wonderful experience at the valley of the kings and two other sites. Angie is extraordinarily knowledgeable as well as very direct with her explanations. She is more than willing to answer any questions, provide flexibility for taking photos, and guidance for which items we should look at – particularly at the valley of the kings. I would recommend this tour to anyone based on both the price and the ability to see quite a bit in a reasonably short amount of time. That said, nothing felt rushed.
Written November 26, 2022
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Dear Our Valued Customer
First of all we would like to convey our heartiest thanks to you for your wonderful Feedback We are sure that Without your Feedback, it would not have been possible at all for any other travelers to know about who we are
we are happy that you enjoyed the day
We appreciate your time and efforts in Providing a feedback to us .
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Emo Tours Egypt
Written November 28, 2022
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LudiJkt
Dhaka City, Bangladesh12 contributions
Dec 2021
Our family had a wonderful trip in Luxor with Shreen. Luxor is such a beautiful city with breathtaking sites: we went to Karnak temple, Kings Queen Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings, and Colossi of Memnon.
Shreen is very professional (knowledgeable & always give detailed brief on what to do before we step out of the van), very understanding (never rush our slow pace and went out of her way to buy us extra snacks when she realized that we needed some energy recharge), and she is a homegrown Luxor lady who seems to be friends with everyone, so you're in safe hands :D Thanks for the wonderful time, Shreen! :)
Our driver Nobi was also excellent. Very polite, clean car.
Recommended!
Shreen is very professional (knowledgeable & always give detailed brief on what to do before we step out of the van), very understanding (never rush our slow pace and went out of her way to buy us extra snacks when she realized that we needed some energy recharge), and she is a homegrown Luxor lady who seems to be friends with everyone, so you're in safe hands :D Thanks for the wonderful time, Shreen! :)
Our driver Nobi was also excellent. Very polite, clean car.
Recommended!
Written December 31, 2021
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Dear our Valued Customer,
No words could ever express our appreciation for the review you posted and the support you have shown to us after experiencing Egypt trip with us and we`ll make sure to pass your review to our tour guides to let them know that how much impact they left in order to make your Egypt trip a remarkable one
We are deeply grateful
Sincerely,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written January 6, 2022
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Zane T
Edgware, UK1 contribution
Our tour guide Shereen and driver Bogi were kind, friendly and welcoming. We went first to the Valley of Kings where we saw the three included tombs and paid extra for the tombs of Ramses V and VI. We then went to the Temple of Hatshepsut and finally to the colussi of Memnon. We then had lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Luxor. Shereen was very detailed and carefully explained to us each tomb and what to look out for. I learnt more about ancient Egyptian history on any other day of the trip. The car was comfortable and air conditioned made the whole experience seamless. Thank you to Shereen and Bogi and thank you Emo Tours.
Written June 17, 2022
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Dear our valued customer
Thank you for your support and we would like to inform that we are taking every measure to ensure better service and greater customer satisfaction at all time .
Ido wish to welcome you and your family in one of our tours soon
Best regards,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written June 19, 2022
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SemisweetSophia
London, UK4 contributions
We did two days of tours in Luxor with Ahmed Omar as our tour guide - he was fantastic, very knowledgeable, patient (we took a lot of photos!) and added his own personality to the days we spent with him. He was able to answer all our questions and his passion for the history really came across. We'd readily recommend him as a tour guide and Emo tours for private tours as they are well organised and provide comfortable and efficient transport between points of interest. Thank you also to the drivers during the days!!
Written March 28, 2022
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Dear our valued customer
Thank you for writing this fantastic review and giving our dealership such an excellent star rating . It’s great to hear we were able to go above and beyond your expectations and provide you with a memorable experience .
We look forward to seeing you again soon .
Best regards,
Emo Tours Eygpt
Written April 7, 2022
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Vicky A
Philadelphia, PA104 contributions
We had a great Luxor tour of East and West Banks with Salwa! She is very knowledgeable and experienced, and we are very impressed by how she told us the stories of each temple and historic site. Ali our driver is also helpful and friendly. We highly recommend Salwa and this tour to anyone who wants to be taken back in time and learn about history of Luxor and the greatness of Egypt. Thank you for making our trip to Luxor, Egypt memorable.
Written August 12, 2022
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Dear our valued customer
Thanks for the awesome review, We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon.
Sincerely
Emo Tours Egypt
Written August 13, 2022
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Ann CW
3 contributions
Apr 2022
Perfection! Ahmed Moustafa is an excellent tour guide - professional, knowledgable, beautiful English, calm, and patient. Our family learned so much from him about Egyptian history and culture. The details of his stories about the pharaohs and their gods will be cherished and remembered by all of us. Thank you!!!
Written April 16, 2022
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Dear our valued customer
Thank you for writing this fantastic review and giving our dealership such an excellent star rating . It’s great to hear we were able to go above and beyond your expectations and provide you with a memorable experience .
We look forward to seeing you again soon .
Best regards,
Emo Tours Eygpt
Written May 3, 2022
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May 2022 • Family
Sam was a brilliant tour guide. Well organised + on time, gives you freedom to ask questions and lets you know beforehand what you are going to see rather than guiding you whilst you're viewing. He was very honest about salesmen in Egypt etc. Also brought us to a hospitable, artisan, family-run statue store (which carve using the same technique the ancient Egyptians did!). Overall very satisfied with my trip and the guide and will definitely book again with emo tours. Thank you so much Sam.
Written May 19, 2022
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Dear our valued customer
Thank you for your support and we would like to inform that we are taking every measure to ensure better service and greater customer satisfaction at all time .
I do wish to welcome you and your family in one of our tours soon
Best regards,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written May 24, 2022
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Nabihah
Cairo, Egypt
Is the price stated is for the private group or per person’s price?
Written December 30, 2019
The price is per person and it varies according to the number of persons in your group. However, it includes everything - transportation, guide, entry tickets (which are not very cheap for foreigners), and snacks. Great value for what's offered!
Written January 25, 2020
Are the entrance fees included as stated?
Written November 19, 2019
Extra fee for Tutankhamon's tomb and Queens' Valley
Written November 20, 2019
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