Luxor Day Tours 2026 — Private Guided Excursions

Luxor was ancient Thebes — the capital of Egypt at the height of its power, the city where the pharaohs were crowned, worshipped, and buried. On the East Bank, temples built for the gods still stand almost intact after 3,400 years. On the West Bank, the royal tombs of 64 pharaohs are cut into the limestone cliffs of the Theban hills. A private Luxor day tour with a licensed Egyptologist is not a sightseeing exercise — it is an education in civilisation that changes how you understand the world.

Luxor Day Tour Options

Tour	Duration	Sites
West Bank Half Day	4–5 hours	Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Hatshepsut's Temple, Colossi of Memnon
East Bank Half Day	4–5 hours	Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Full Luxor Day — Both Banks	9–10 hours	Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut + Karnak + Luxor Temple. The complete Luxor experience.
Hot Air Balloon + West Bank	Full day	Dawn balloon over the West Bank + Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut. Read: Hot Air Balloon Luxor guide
Deep West Bank (Extended)	Full day	Valley of the Kings + Valley of the Queens (Nefertari's Tomb) + Valley of the Nobles + Medinet Habu
Luxor at Night	3–4 hours	Luxor Temple illuminated at night + Karnak Sound & Light Show. Best for cruise passengers with evening free.

Nile cruise passengers: If your ship is docked in Luxor and you prefer a private shore excursion over the group tour, we meet you at the dock, handle all transfers, and return you before departure. See also our Nile Cruise Shore Excursions page.

Book Your Luxor Day Tour
Private licensed Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees, hotel or cruise ship pickup included. Contact Ahmed's team here with your date and group size for a same-day quote.