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Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile
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Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile

By Emo Tours Egypt
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Ages 6-120
Duration: 6h
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  • All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles Newest Model
  • Entrance Fees
  • Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
  • Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
  • Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
What's not included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entry inside Tomb of King Tutankamoun
  • Lunch ( optional)
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping

Your personal Egyptologist collects you from your central Luxor hotel, Luxor airport, or Luxor port and transfers you in air-conditioned comfort to the West Bank. Your first stop is the Valley of the Kings, the last resting place of pharaohs including Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI. Next, continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, a tribute to Egypt’s first female pharaoh, and the towering statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Cross to the East Bank of the Nile and visit the mighty Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple, before your driver returns you to your hotel, port, or airport.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Option 1
    شركة دان للتسويق العقارى, تلفزيون، جزيرة العوامية، الأقصر،، MJPR+G7R, Gazirat Al Awameyah, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1362243, Egypt
    Luxor
  • Option 2
    Luxor International Airport, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85955, Egypt
    Luxor Airport, Luxor Egypt
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Luxor Airport, Luxor Egypt
    Additional pickup options
    During 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.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • 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: 15974P18

      • 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.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15974P18

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      About the operator
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      • Emo Tours Egypt
        4,007
        Luxor, Egypt
        Joined in October 2011
      • samrZ4465EL
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        amazing 2 days in Luxor with fantastic guide
        We booked a 2 day tour to Luxor from Cairo with Emo and it was spectacular. our guide Dina made the your enganging and stress free, she was super knowledgeable and friendly. The tour focused on sights and history. It was the highlight of our time in Egypt.
        Written September 16, 2024
      • yunior89
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience with great driver and guide Ahmed Mataro
        We were with Ahmed Mataro, the absolutely best guide we could have. His great kindness made this very warm day p pleasant and comfortable. He constantly made sure that we were happy and satisfied. He bought us water to make sure that we wouldn't be tricked with the prices. I also must say that he was the first driver that gave me security in this crazy traffic and driving style that they have here. I am so positively surprised by Ahmed, that if we do another tour with this travel company, we would only ask for him again. It is good to find to good, honest and kind people here that don't just see a person to get out from as much euro as possible.
        Written September 9, 2024
      • DiogoF1400
        0 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        2 tours in Luxor
        We booked 2 tours with Emo Tours. On the first day we visited the archeological sites in the west bank of the nile in luxor. On the second day we visited the temples of Dendera and Abydoss.  We had different drivers on the 2 days, which were lovely and good drivers for egyptian standards. Ahmed was our guide and he was pleasant enough. However, some of the things he said were in clear contradiction of what we later read about the tour subjects. Those things seemed to have been simply made up by him, perhaps to try to make history sound more appealing. This made us feel cheated, and made it hard to trust him on other things he said. Furthermore, he kept hurrying us to explain what he wanted without giving us any time to grasp the environment of the place. These things made us feel that it might have been better if we had just hired a driver and read about the history online. Additionally, our tour's vouchers were confusing because even though they said that entry admission to the sites were included in the price we paid, we had to purchase tickets on each of the spots.
        Written September 9, 2024
      • Aussiepair65
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day great value awesome guide. Perfect day.
        Very Informative without being too much. A great day out. One of the better tours we have been on. Very flexible and fluid with the tour and fitted well with our needs. Salwa was awesome. Anyone who has her as a guide is very lucky. Everywhere exceeded expectations.
        Written September 6, 2024
      • Taylor Y
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Luxor Day Tour
        I had an amazing time on this tour! Luxor is breathtaking. Salwa was my tour guide and she was so kind and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend taking this tour if you are in Luxor.
        Written September 1, 2024
      • claracU258WW
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Perfect experience
        We loved our guide Mousmed Hemeida and our driver Ando Azem, on the tour we did with them on the 24th August 2024 to the Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis. They were punctual, very friendly and fun!! The guide was very cultured and gave us a lot of useful information about ancient Egypt. The driver was very good also. Lunch was great and delicious. They were spectacular! ☺️ Thanks so much we really recommend
        Written August 29, 2024
      • jberri556
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dream trip
        I had an amazing day in Luxor with Silwa. She made it extra special. Since I had a late flight back to Cairo, we got to do and visit extra sites. She made it personal to what I wanted to do what I wanted and then more. Since Silwa was so amazing, I booked more tours with Emo tours on the spot.
        Written August 25, 2024
      • scottpC7263OM
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Ahmed Kassem and Mamoud were amazing. Emo Tours was very user friendly. Definitely use this company and these guys!
        The company was extremely easy to use and book the day before. Our guide, Ahmed Kassem, was absolutely amazing. Our driver, Mamoud, was also top knotch. Ahmed was incredibly knowledgeable and also made us feel very comfortable the entire time. He had a good understanding of each location and was able to answer all questions. He also spoke very good English and was a genuinely good person. Would highly recommend booking with this company, especially if you can reserve Ahmed Kassem! 10/10 would recommend.
        Written August 21, 2024
      • adrianjP5462VS
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A truly great and professional company!
        Our initial booking for a day trip to the West Bank of Luxor was with a different company that we don’t want to name. They supposed to pick us up from hotel at 9am but when nobody showed up after 30 minutes we contacted them by WhatsApp and first were informed that they would pick us up at 10am and then that our trip was actually canceled... (note, we learned after several days that it was actually not their fault but that of our bank back in Australia that blocked our credit card because of some security concerns, therefore making it impossible for the payment for initial booking to be processed) In those unexpected circumstances, we had to act quickly and find some way to save our day and in fact our whole 3 day trip to Luxor... We decided to contact Emo Tours Egypt who organized a great 1 day trip around Pyramids for us few days before, when we stayed in Cairo. We found on TripAdvisor that they actually do the "Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon"... We started chatting with them via WhatsApp around 9:35am and they kindly agreed to organize that trip for us on the same day! They did manage to assemble for us (in only 1 hour) a great team of a very gentle driver, Carlos, and a very knowledgeable and relatable guide Mostafa Awad. Carlos picked us up from hotel at 10:45am! We visited Valley Of The Kings, with three tombs included in the entry ticket plus tomb of Ramesses V & VI. Then we went to Hatshepsut Temple and as it turned out that we still had some time and energy for further exploration we asked on the spot if we could also add Deir El Medina to our itinerary. Mostafa called someone at Emo Tours and they agreed to do it for us! At the end of this amazing trip we stopped at Colossi of Memnon to take last few pictures. Finally, on the way back to hotel Carlos was kind enough to stop next to a supermarket so we could do a quick shopping. Emo Tours, you are a truly great and professional company, with the highest standard of customer service! When we come to Egypt again we will definitely like you to be our tour operator again! Thank you VERY MUCH! Adrian & Julie from Sydney
        Written August 15, 2024
      • F4134JQrebeccak
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing one day tour in Luxor!
        We had and amazing day in Luxor with our guide Salwa! We got to go to so many historical places in one day (because we couldn't spend any longer in Luxor unfortunatelly), and we were filled with great information and historical knowledge from our guide, who ran everything smoothly and also in a great pace, while also giving us time to take pictures and take in all the information! It was an amazing tour and trip overall and I definitely recommend it, and specially with Salwa! 😄❤️
        Written August 12, 2024
      • m_issanem2024
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Super cultural visit
        Amazing visit. Shirine our guide and Mahmoud pick us up at our hotel to go visit the temples. They were super nice welcoming. Shirine is super knowledgeable and listening to her is passionating. She answered all our questions with patience and interest. The visits are made in two times, first the visit and then a time to take pictures. Would recommand to do the Karnak temple first if you do it in the morning to avoid the crowd as we did. The crew was really great it was a super experience.
        Written July 23, 2024
      • footloose2000
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Super efficient
        Everything went like clockwork. Could have gone to Abu Simbel first and then Philae Island. We felt a bit rushed because the road would close They ensured we had vegetarian food and there were huge portions Guides were very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English The Luxor lady asked us many times about shopping and we did indulge in some nice perfumed oils Overall a delightful tour if you are short on time
        Written July 21, 2024
      • PurpleMartz
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Full Day of Egyptian History and Breathtaking Views
        Our guide - Ahmed Kassem, and driver - also Ahmed, made our experience of touring Luxor delightful! We visited all 5 locations of interest and were taught so much about Egyptian history. Ahmed Kassem encouraged us to explore the sites at our own pace, answered all the questions we had, and often advised us on how to get the best experience. In addition to the tour locations, we visited an immersive souvenir shop and a restaurant, which were both surprisingly pricey for Egypt.
        Written July 19, 2024
      • Jet792366
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must do Luxor tour
        Very well organized tour by Emo tours. The guide was good and the driver was kind too. They were on time and whole tour to Karnak temple, Luxor temple and the lunch was amazing. My daughter slept in between so they customized and covered one spot which afterwards. The lunch served was very fresh and local.
        Written July 15, 2024
      • Z2381IAchristianp
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day in Luxor
        Amazing guide with Salwa ! Highly recommended tour and guide! Valley of the kings with ramses 3, 5-6 and others. Only low point is the tourist trap shops. Ask the guide to skip it and she will
        Written June 27, 2024
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      5.0
      5.0 of 5 bubbles379 reviews
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      Kelly C
      14 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2023
      This tour was AMAZING!!

      Salwa was our guide and was absolutely fantastic. So knowledgeable about all our stops and answered the million questions we asked throughout the day. She was also great about keeping us ahead of large tour groups and timed our arrivals so that we were always leaving a temple right as the masses were coming through. The entire day with her was seamless. She also took GREAT photos when asked

      The locations themselves were terrific. Karnak Temple was my personal favorite, followed by the Temple of Hatshepshut, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon but there wasn't a bad stop in the bunch.

      We did make a few stops at nicer souvenir stores between stops (perfume store, jewelry store, and a few carving/etching places). This was an unexpected addition and we didn't bring extra cash to pay but most places took card. These are more expensive than your typical souvenir stops but it's because they are locally made instead of plastic imports. Just be aware and prepared if you choose to purcahse.

      The service all day was great. We had direct pickup from the airport- very nice, updated car with AC and water ready for us. The driver was always prompt throughout the day and drove very safely. Lunch along the nile was DELICIOUS and they had great options for us vegetarian/vegans.

      Overall, I would highly recommend booking through Emo Tours. They were wonderful, accommodating, and very communicative throughout the process. All for a great price.
      Written March 7, 2023
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      travelbug1990_11
      Toronto, Canada51 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We used this company for a private tour of Cairo when we visited Egypt for the first time this past month. We were lucky to have been connected with our guide Rania.
      The private tour with driver is absolutely worth is especially if you're looking for customization.

      We did a private tour of Cairo to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Khalili bazaar and the Cairo Museum however, with Rania we got so much more. We also got to see and tour an oil/oud perfumery and a papyrus museum/boutique which was an amazing experience followed by a traditional lunch with a view of the Pyramids.

      Rania is fantastic, she is knowledgeable and highly educated. She made our tour seamless and gave us amazing lessons in history, art and culture. She is a wealth of knowledge and a great host. We felt she has friends everywhere she goes and she is extremely kind and respectful.

      We were so happy that we booked a second customized tour to see other areas of Cairo such as Coptic Cairo, the Citadel Fort and various mosques, churches and synagogues. We were also accompanied by our drivers Mohammed and Ezzat and they were wonderful and courteous. They navigated Cairo traffic perfectly and had clean/safe vehicles with air conditioning.

      Make sure you dress in layers, take a hat/wear sunscreen as even in winters the sun is harsh. Also wear running shoes and take water with you but Rania and team also provided us with water and snacks.

      Overall we are very happy and glad we came across this company. All our planning/tickets were handled without a fuss. If you visit Cairo, use them and ask for Rania! Thanks Rania and Team - We hope to see you again in the future.
      Written January 26, 2023
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      Jamie H
      13 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2022 • Solo
      Ahmed Omar was my guide for this amazing tour, he was superb throughout and made it an unforgettable day. We also stopped by thutmose, a famous fragrance shop where they are all natural oils and sekhmet for alabaster, a place where they recreate art from stone like they did back in the day, both exceptional places. Ali the driver was even a pleasant guy who was keen to learn English more and was more engaging than previous drivers. I had to tailor this last minute due to a cancellation with another touring agency but Emo tours quickly arranged it in no time. A flight from Cairo to Luxor, full day tour of Luxor, Felluca ride, lunch and to top it off a hot air balloon ride before sunrise. All transport was included from my hotel in Cairo, to the hotel in Luxor and back. It was an incredible day especially with it being my last few days before flying home
      Written August 27, 2022
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      Denise O
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2021 • Friends
      I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. No matter how much you think you know about ancient Egyptian history, nothing compares with being guided by a true, local expert. Of the many things I will take away from our two week trip in Upper and Lower Egypt was the profound expertise of the guide, Samer, on this tour. His knowledge - and patience with our constant questions - was boundless. His English was flawless. Our van driver, Mahmoud, showed exceptional skill navigating varied terrain and road conditions. The van was spotlessly clean each day. Both guide and driver had a great rapport and we all conversed with ease and humor. While we are now embarking on another phase of our journey, I confess I am a bit sad to leave both Luxor, and these two lovely people who not only guided us through the history and culture of Egypt, but showed us what true pride and respect for that history and culture looks and sounds like. Thank you, Samer and Mahmoud, for an unforgettable three days.
      Written November 14, 2021
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      mike e
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2021 • Solo
      The entire day was amazing! Salwa was very knowledgeable, and allowed me to linger longer in the areas that interested me most. My favorite part was Karnak temple, I didn't realize that such richly preserved history still existed. I would recommend emo tours and salwa without hesitation.
      Written February 20, 2021
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      Tatiana T
      Austin, TX290 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our tour guide Ahmed Omar was very knowledgeable about Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Karnak and all things Luxor. Local guide, so he knew a lot about the cities history as well as recommendations for lunch & dinner for us during our stay. After Valley of the Kings, as part of the full day tour we had an incredible lunch at AL Saraya Restaurant & Cafe - hands down our best meal in Egypt. If you are in Luxor definitely stop by and try their menu, very flavorful and generous portions too! After our lunch Ahmed arranged a boat ride for us to cross the Nile to Karnak vs diving around, which was such a pleasant surprise. Our driver met us at Karnak and we finished the grand tour at Luxor Temple.. This tour is also a must when in Luxor, definitely book.
      Written April 24, 2021
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      Sara O
      10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2021 • Couples
      We’ve had a really nice experience today. We had a tour in Cairo with Emo Tours and repeated with them in Luxor. Deena, our tour guide, ir very knowledgeable and friendly and we have enjoyed her presence very much. We’ve had lunch at a delicious local restaurant and visited a local handcrafted souvenirs store. The tour itself is complete and you feel you’ve seen everything in one day! Thanks Deena!
      Written September 6, 2021
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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 September 8, 2021
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      Nomad
      Denver, Colorado74 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2021 • Solo
      Best tour experience in Egypt! Tour guide, Dr. Fatima (sp?) was very professional, knowledgeable, and fun to be with. She did a great job showing me the sights, answering questions, and checking in if I wanted alone time, etc. Tour is exactly what is described unlike many other tours with an on time pickup and a professional driver in a clean car. Highly recommend this for solo travelers!
      Written December 30, 2021
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      Yoyofogg6
      Liverpool, UK15 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This is was the best tour we have ever been on. We got to see all the sights with plenty of time to take photos & hear about the history of each place. Our tour guide Ahmed was very knowledgeable, friendly and a great photographer. The whole tour took approx 8 hours in total, with a stop at ‘restaurant Paris’ for lunch. As with many tours of historic sights there’s always a hustle at points of the trip. We stopped at a perfume shop, and a souvenir shop where we were constantly told there was no pressure to buy anything but then upset when we didn’t want to purchase any items. This didn’t ruin the trip whatsoever and is to be expected on any tour in any country. I would definitely recommend a trip to Luxor as it is a once in a lifetime experience. And Ahmed is your man to show you the best places!
      Written May 10, 2023
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      David K
      Nashville, TN7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sam was our Tour guide who is highly knowledgeable of Egyptian history. This was an all day tour, and although it was hot, we were able to take air conditioned breaks, which were much appreciated. This tour included lunch along the beautiful Nile River. I would most definitely recommend this tour company as well as Sam, our guide who was very friendly and personable.
      Written July 29, 2021
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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 July 31, 2021
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