History & Culture3 min readPublished: 8 October 2026Last updated: 8 October 2026Reviewed by Mohamed Hassan
Quick facts
- Location
- Luxor, Egypt
- Recommended duration
- 5 to 10 hours
- Typical budget
- From €45 per person
Quick summary
- Short answer: with one day in Luxor, the full-day tour from €89 covers both banks; with half a day, choose the bank that interests you most.
- East Bank Tour from €45, about 5 hours: Karnak and Luxor Temple. West Bank Tour from €65, about 6 hours: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- The Private Luxor Tour from €95 covers both banks with your own car, guide and flexible timing.
Which Luxor tour should you book?
If you have one day in Luxor, book the Luxor Full Day Tour from €89. In about ten hours it covers Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank and the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on the West Bank, with one Egyptologist and a lunch break.
If you only have half a day, choose one bank. The East Bank Tour from €45 is the temples; the West Bank Tour from €65 is the royal tombs. If you want both banks at your own pace, the Private Luxor Tour starts from €95.
| Option | What it covers | Duration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bank Tour | Karnak and Luxor Temple | 5 hours | From €45 | Half a day, temples only |
| West Bank Tour | Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon | 6 hours | From €65 | Tombs and the west-bank sights |
| Luxor Full Day Tour | Both banks: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut | 10 hours | From €89 | One day to see the highlights |
| Private Luxor Tour | East and west bank, own car and guide | 10 hours | From €95 | Flexible timing, your group only |
- East Bank Tour
- What it covers
- Karnak and Luxor Temple
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price
- From €45
- Best for
- Half a day, temples only
- West Bank Tour
- What it covers
- Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price
- From €65
- Best for
- Tombs and the west-bank sights
- Luxor Full Day Tour
- What it covers
- Both banks: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price
- From €89
- Best for
- One day to see the highlights
- Private Luxor Tour
- What it covers
- East and west bank, own car and guide
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price
- From €95
- Best for
- Flexible timing, your group only
Prices are the stored “from” prices on each trip page. Your final price is confirmed in a written quote before you pay.
Compare the bookable trips: East Bank Tour or West Bank Tour. All options: Luxor tours.
East Bank Tour: Karnak and Luxor Temple
The East Bank Tour takes about five hours and costs from €45. It combines the two great east-bank monuments: Karnak, the largest religious complex of the ancient world, and the riverside Luxor Temple. An Egyptologist guides you and hotel transfers are included.
It suits travellers who prefer temples to tombs, have a morning or afternoon free, or arrive on a Nile cruise that already visits the West Bank.
West Bank Tour: the royal tombs
The West Bank Tour takes about six hours and costs from €65. It is the classic Theban circuit: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, with an Egyptologist. The stored programme also includes a visit to an alabaster workshop.
Choose it if the tombs are the reason you came to Luxor. If you want to spend longer in the Valley itself, read our Valley of the Kings guide, which compares the dedicated tomb tour with this one.
Full day or private: seeing both banks
The Luxor Full Day Tour from €89 is the must-do classic: Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut in about ten hours with one Egyptologist and a lunch break. It suits travellers with a single day who want the highlights without planning.
The Private Luxor Tour from €95 covers the same two banks over about ten hours, but fully private: your own car, your own Egyptologist and flexible timing. It suits families, couples and anyone who wants to start early or spend longer at one site.
What to confirm before you book
Each trip page lists exactly what is included and excluded. Before you pay, check three things: which sites are in your programme, whether entry tickets are part of your price, and your pick-up point and time. We confirm all of this in a written quote.
If you are staying in Hurghada rather than Luxor, look at our Luxor day trips from Hurghada on the Luxor tours page instead of these local tours.
Frequently asked questions
Is one day enough for Luxor?
One day is enough for the highlights of both banks on the Luxor Full Day Tour from €89. With more time, split the banks over two half-days.
Which is better, the East Bank or the West Bank?
Neither is better; they are different. The East Bank is temples (Karnak and Luxor Temple), the West Bank is the royal tombs and Hatshepsut Temple.
Can I book a private Luxor tour?
Yes. The Private Luxor Tour from €95 covers both banks with your own car, Egyptologist and flexible timing. The final price is confirmed in writing.
Reviewed by
Mohamed HassanSenior Egypt Travel Specialist
- Egypt Travel Specialist
- 30+ years of professional tourism experience
- Fluent in 7 languages
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