15 Valley of the Kings Tours That Repay the Early Start

1.Luxor Valley of the Kings & Tutankhamun Tomb Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,208 reviews · from $76Our pick

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor by air-conditioned van for a full day of temples, royal tombs, and ancient stories. Visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon with guides such as Nana, Doa, or Shaban. Lunch, water, snacks, and hotel transfers are included. Tutankhamun’s tomb and a Nile boat crossing cost extra.

“Doa was amazing! The whole experience would be better in smaller groups as waiting around for everyone to be done was slightly long and tiring :)”

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2.Small group Hurghada to Luxor, Valley of the Kings by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,470 reviews · from $35

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup, lunch, an Egyptologist guide, and visits to Karnak Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Ahmed, Nana, Nazer, and Khaled lead tours in several languages. Entrance fees depend on the option selected.

“Everything was great. I have been joining the Spanish tour with Khaled and this guide is amazing. In case I will be coming back to Egypt, I will book a tour with him for sure. Thank you all! It has been an incredible experience:)”

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3.Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,496 reviews · from $89Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Luxor’s West Bank in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed Egyptologist. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina, the Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, and the Tombs of the Nobles. Guides such as Abdo, Roshdy, and Mohamed Awad have earned strong praise for clear explanations and personal service.

“My guide, Mohamed Awad was extremely knowledgeable—he pointed out details I would have easily missed and explained the meaning behind many of the hieroglyphics. I truly appreciated his guidance and would definitely recommend him and book with him again.”

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4.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,404 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Spend five hours on Luxor’s West Bank with a guide such as Alaa Hassan, Asma, Mohamed Refaaie, or Fatma Anas. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon, then eat a local lunch. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees on selected options, and an English guide are included.

“Our guide Alaa Hassan was incredibly good. He guided us through the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut temple and he was very professional, friendly and helpful. Everything was clear from the very beginning and on time. We really appreciated his guidance and company!”

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5.Luxor Tour with Valley of Kings, Karnak & Tut Tomb

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,082 reviews · 15 hours · from $103

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to 15, with an Egyptologist guide, lunch, snacks, water, and entrance tickets. You’ll see Karnak, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings. Add Tutankhamun’s tomb for one of Egypt’s most memorable visits.

“I am overall really happy that we booked this trip. Our guide Huda is an amazing tourguide. She has immense knowledge and a captivating personality. She was actively engaged throughout, gave thorough and satisfying answers to questions, and told stories in an engaging way. During the trip, she paid attention to everyone, making sure no one was left behind. She has a unique style and an entertaining, approachable personality. We also did a short Nile boat trip to the restaurant in Luxor which was a surprise for me. The only negative for me was the length of the bus journey. Sitting in one place for such a long time is…”

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6.Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · from $95

Spend a full day crossing Luxor’s East and West Banks with a licensed Egyptologist guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Ali, Mohamed Awad, Mahmoud, and Roshdy are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing. Confirm the shopping policy before you go.

“Our tour guide, Mohsen was very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us lots of information about the places we visited in Luxor and made our tour experience wonderful. The private AC car was a savior in the extreme heat of Luxor (41 C) and Read more”

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7.Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 722 reviews · from $20Best value

Spend 7 to 10 hours touring Luxor’s West Bank in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Deir el-Medina, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and optional lunch are available.

“We had an amazing day exploring the West Bank of Luxor with Ahmed Emam as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, giving us great historical insights at each site and helping us get some fantastic photos along the way. He also took us to a wonderful local restaurant for lunch, which was a great touch. We really enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend him!”

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8.Small Group Excursion to Luxor Valley of the Kings from Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · from $20

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to nine. Explore Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Hatshepsut’s temple with an English-speaking guide such as Laila or Leila. Lunch, transport, and site fees are included, while the Nile boat ride and some hotel surcharges cost extra.

“If you are looking for a company that has no consideration then this is the company for you The provide a false sense of security when you explain you have medication and sickness that require you to have a few extra toilet brakes, they will keep you driving for 4 hours and Read more”

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9.Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 15 hours · from $99

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to 13. With guides such as Huda, Mahmoud, Ismail, or Ahmed, you visit three royal tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Memnon. Lunch, snacks, water, transport, and entry tickets are included, while Luxor Temple is an outside photo stop.

“The driver and initial guide that picked us up where so patient with us as we had a 2 year old and were slightly delayed getting to the coach. They were lovely with my son all day helping look after him and engaging with him. The guide that then took us to the sights was extremely informative, friendly and helpful. We had such a wonderful experience because of this and such an amazing day. Such lovely people and I would definitely book with them again. We didn’t have much money left but made sure we gave them a tip as we appreciated their hospitality”

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10.Valley of the Kings and Queens Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Spend about five hours exploring Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Colossi of Memnon with hotel pickup, an English-speaking Egyptologist, and lunch. Guides such as Gabriel, Manal, Mina, and Remon are praised for clear explanations and useful tomb advice. Check whether entrance fees are included in your booking option.

“This tour was stand out amazing! I could not have asked for a better trip to the Valley’s of both the Kings and Queens. Gabriel the guide has so much information not just about the tombs but on anything and everything we asked. He was worth every last penny and then some! Small group of us, drivers polite, loads of time to see anything and everything we wanted, along with commentary, Gabriel even going so far as to say to take a picture of something in the tombs you liked and he would explain afterwards in detail. If you are not sure which tour to book then chose this one,…”

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11.West Bank Kings and Queens All-Inclusive Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 298 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Spend six hours touring Luxor’s West Bank in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Guides such as Manal, Amr, Asma, George, and Salma are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Our Egyptologist guide George was amazing with his wealth of knowledge of the sites. It greatly enhanced the experience and would highly recommend. Our driver Philip was also very good.”

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12.Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 3 hours · from $144

Rise before dawn for a 50-minute balloon flight above Luxor’s West Bank. Hotel pickup, a hot drink, ground support, and an English-speaking guide are included. Pilots such as Omar, Ali, Bakr, and Abdo have been praised for smooth landings and clear commentary, while the basket rotates so each passenger gets a view.

“Great service from them. They communicated with me the day before to check all was okay. We had Mohamed Refaie as our guide, he was welcoming, approachable and friendly with all of us.”

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13.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple w/Nile Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · from $90

Spend a long but rewarding day in Luxor with a certified Egyptologist. Visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon, with an optional Nile boat crossing, lunch, drinks, and hotel transport. Guides such as Nana, Ahmed, Doa, and Shaban are known for clear stories, humor, and patient care.

“I had Ahmed as a tour guide honestly couldn’t have asked for a better one. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the temples and tombs, but also explained everything in a clear and engaging way. I really appreciated his kindness, patience, and ability to answer all of our questions. He also knew the best times and spots to avoid the crowds, which made the tour so much more enjoyable. Luxor is incredible on its own, but having such a professional and friendly guide truly brought the history to life. Thank you Ahmed for a lovely trip”

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14.East and West Bank Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 8 hours · from $105

Spend eight hours with a private guide and driver exploring Luxor’s major sights. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Shereen, Sam, Ahmed, and Mustafa are praised for clear Egyptology, flexible pacing, and time for photos.

“The tour was excellent. Ahmed Kassem, the guide was brilliant as was our driver. The choice of things to see very good, and well timed for the heat. His knowledge was first rate and his patience as we asked silly questions seemingly limitless. His suggestion of the extra, Seti 1, tomb spot on. Ahmed's choice of restaurant was superb and the food delightful. We could not have asked for a better team as guide and driver. Thank you. The sole criticism is that you are ridiculously slow at responding to messages about the pick up location.”

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15.Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Leave your Luxor hotel around 4:00 AM, cross the Nile by motorboat, and rise over the West Bank as the sun comes up. You may fly with pilots such as Omar, Bakr, or Ali, with guides including Yousry and Hassan. The balloon ride lasts about 30 minutes to one hour, weather permitting.

“Omar the best pilot today Made smooth landing It was my first hot air balloon ride and I am really feelid safe with this flight I recommend this tour for any one you want balloon ride And special thank to yousry Khaled’s he made all this trip from beginning until landing So here we go for this company Thank you so much Hod hod Solomon ballon’s 🤩”

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