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Luxor Hidden Attractions Tour

Beyond Luxor’s Famous Sights

Luxor Hidden Attractions Tour

Private West Bank Tour with an Expert Egyptologist

The Luxor Hidden Attractions Tour explores four quieter treasures on Luxor’s West Bank: the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina and the Ramesseum. Discover royal tombs, vivid temple reliefs and the village of the artisans who created Egypt’s most famous burial chambers.

Local experts since 2007 • Private Egyptologist • No compulsory shopping stops

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1
day
Complete
tour
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7–8
hours
Approximate
duration
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PrivateGuide &
vehicle
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4
sites
West Bank
highlights
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TicketsStandard entry
included
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LunchLocal meal
included

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Luxor Hidden Attractions Tour Itinerary

Explore quieter West Bank monuments in a private vehicle with entrance tickets, lunch and a professional Egyptologist.

Stop 1

Hotel, Cruise or Airport Pickup

Meet your guide and driver
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Start your private West Bank tour

First, your Egyptologist and driver meet you at your Luxor hotel, Nile cruise or Luxor Airport. Then, cross to the West Bank in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

🚗 Private pickup♙ Egyptologist
Stop 2

Valley of the Queens

Royal wives and princes
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Enter three standard open tombs

Next, explore the burial place of queens and royal children. Your standard ticket includes three available tombs, selected according to the official opening rotation.

🎟 Standard ticket included△ Royal tombs
Stop 3

Medinet Habu Temple

Ramesses III and surviving colour
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One of Luxor’s best-preserved temples

Continue to the mortuary temple of Ramesses III. Examine monumental pylons, battle scenes, Osiride statues and remarkably vivid colours inside its courts and halls.

🎟 Ticket included📷 Exceptional reliefs
Stop 4

Deir el-Medina

Village and tombs of the royal artisans
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Meet the people behind the royal tombs

Then, visit the workers’ village and selected open tombs. Learn how skilled artists, scribes and craftsmen lived while decorating the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.

🎟 Ticket included⌂ Ancient village
Stop 5

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Freshly prepared Egyptian meal
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Lunch on Luxor’s West Bank

Meanwhile, enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant. Vegetarian meals can be arranged when requested in advance.

🍽 Lunch included🥤 Drinks excluded
Stop 6

Ramesseum Temple

Memorial temple of Ramesses II
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The house of millions of years

After lunch, discover Ramesses II’s memorial temple, including the fallen colossal statue, Osiride pillars, Battle of Kadesh reliefs and ancient mudbrick granaries.

🎟 Ticket included▣ Ramesses II
Stop 7

Return Transfer

Hotel, Nile cruise or airport
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End of your private Luxor tour

Finally, return by private vehicle to your Luxor hotel, Nile cruise or Luxor Airport.

🚗 Private drop-off

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PRIVATE TOUR PRICES

Luxor Hidden Attractions Tour Prices

Prices become lower when more travellers share the same private guide and vehicle.

1 Person

Private guide and vehicle

US$ 225

Per person

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2–3 Persons

Private service for your party

US$ 160

Per person

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4–6 Persons

Ideal for families and friends

US$ 135

Per person

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7–10 Persons

Private small-group rate

US$ 125

Per person

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Holiday supplements may apply during Christmas, New Year and Easter. Contact us for the confirmed rate on your date.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS TOUR

Why Choose This Luxor Hidden Attractions Tour?

This route offers deeper history, quieter monuments and a different perspective on Luxor’s West Bank.

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Completely Private

Your guide, driver and vehicle are reserved exclusively for your party.

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Expert Egyptologist

Understand the tomb art, temple rituals and lives of the ancient artisans.

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Quieter Sites

Explore fascinating monuments often missed by standard Luxor itineraries.

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No Shopping Stops

Your day is dedicated to archaeology unless you request otherwise.

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Flexible Pace

The private format allows more time for details, photography and questions.

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Local Care

Pickup, tickets, water, lunch and essential arrangements are included.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Everything essential is listed for a comfortable and transparent Luxor day tour.

The Price Includes

  • Luxor hotel, Nile cruise or airport pickup and drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist
  • Standard admission to all listed sites
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water and one soft drink
  • Taxes and service charges

The Price Does Not Include

  • Nefertari’s tomb and other special-entry tickets
  • Additional drinks at the restaurant
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Anything not mentioned as included
VISITOR INFORMATION

Prepare for Your Luxor Hidden Attractions Tour

Follow this practical advice for a comfortable day on Luxor’s West Bank.

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Best Start Time

An early morning departure is recommended, particularly during warmer months.

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What to Wear

Choose light, modest clothing, comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.

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What to Bring

Bring sunscreen, your camera and cash if you want special-entry tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Luxor Hidden Attractions Tour FAQ

Read these answers before booking your private West Bank tour.

Tour Organisation

Is this a private tour?+

Yes. The vehicle, driver and Egyptologist are reserved exclusively for you and your party.

How long does the tour take?+

The tour normally takes around 7–8 hours, depending on pickup location and time spent at each site.

Which Valley of the Queens tombs are included?+

The standard ticket includes three open tombs. The selection follows the official rotation.

Is Nefertari’s tomb included?+

No. Nefertari’s tomb requires a separate special-entry ticket when it is open to visitors.

Can the itinerary order change?+

Yes. Your guide may adjust the order to reduce crowds, avoid heat or match opening times without removing included visits.

Can vegetarian lunch be arranged?+

Yes. Please request it when booking.

Is the tour suitable for children?+

Yes. The private pace can be adapted for families and younger travellers.

TRAVELLER REVIEWS

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Exceptional! Excellent guide! We had a great time with him. I recommend Aly to 100000%!!She is a very nice person and very funny haha! Thank you very much Aly for this trip ☺️
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Incroyable Ali is amazing as a guide our trip was really interesting and if you want to return with full knowledge and memory choose ALI “Yalla HABIBI”
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Culture and hospitality ❤️ Super cultured, super accommodating, super safe, we are perfectly welcomed in the group, even when we come solo and feel that it is not only their job but also their pleasure to share with us! See you very soon
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Very nice trip! Very nice organization. Our guide Aly was really great. Aly was very attentive and his explanations were really interesting.
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A thoughtful and interesting guide. Ali is an excellent guide.The explanations are good.The history of ancient Egypt is developed throughout the visits: there is a real coherence in the narrative.With Ali everything is easy, he knows everyone and we just had to be guided.A big thank you for his smile and kindness.
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Stay on the Nile with Aly Aly is an excellent guide , caring and passionate! He was able to adapt to the whole family and we had a great stay with him. Recommend with your eyes closed!
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The Great Guide to Egypt Thanks to Ali who managed to make us discover the riches of the history of his country. He is passionate and exciting, friendly and perfectly organized our father’s birthday cake. Thank you again. I recommend it with my eyes closed.
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A perfect stay! A perfect stay!Well organized and accompanied tours.Thank you Aly for being our guide all week.
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Thank you Aly for this moment of discovery! Great trip!Aly is a great guide, attentive, cultured, passionate.Thank you to him for this great week of discovery of this beautiful country.Loïc
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Top! Aly is really a great guide, caring, passionate! It made our stay, an unforgettable one! Thank you for everything, I really recommend!

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