Luxor Egypt private tour: why the West Bank suits it
A Luxor Egypt private tour makes the most sense on the West Bank, where the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon sit far apart and need a vehicle between them.
The ticket structure adds a reason to plan the day well. The standard Valley of the Kings ticket costs 750 EGP, and Tutankhamun's tomb is a separate 700 EGP ticket. The tours below handle tickets differently, so the price you see is not the whole story. All prices are per person and were displayed in October 2026.
Our picks: private tours
Private West Bank days with or without entrance fees, a day on both banks with an Egyptologist and a sunset felucca.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private full-day tour of both Nile banks
A private Egyptologist, lunch and a transfer from an East Bank hotel. Entrance tickets are included only with the matching option, not in the base price.
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West Bank tour with entrance fees and lunch
Hotel transfer, private transport, a guide, lunch and the regular entrance fees are included. Additional tombs cost $10 each, tips are extra.
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Private full-day West Bank tour
Air-conditioned transport, a guide, lunch and water are included. All entrance tickets are extra and bought on site.
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Private sunset felucca ride on the Nile
Two hours on the Nile with tea and a transfer from selected hotels. Without wind the boat may be towed, so a pure sailing trip is not guaranteed.
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Private West Bank days, a full day on both Nile banks and a sunset felucca, with current prices and availability.
West Bank with entrance fees and lunch
The six hour West Bank tour starts with a hotel transfer in Luxor and runs by private transport with a guide. It is built around the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, and it includes lunch and the regular entrance fees. Additional tombs cost 10 USD each, and tips are extra.
At 74 USD per person, a couple pays 148 USD and a family of four pays 296 USD, with the entrances already covered. That makes it the simplest choice for a first West Bank day, and for anyone who prefers one price for the whole day.
Private full-day West Bank tour
The seven hour day from a hotel in Luxor visits the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut's temple, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a guide, lunch and water are included from 70 USD per person. Entrance tickets are not, and you buy them on site.
The ticket arithmetic is where this tour and the six hour one differ. A visit to the Valley of the Kings plus Tutankhamun's tomb costs 1,450 EGP in tickets for an adult, on top of the 70 USD. Choose this day if you want the longer route and are happy to buy your tickets at the gate.
Both banks with an Egyptologist
The eight hour tour starts from a hotel on the East Bank and covers both sides of the river with a private Egyptologist. Tutankhamun's tomb is part of the route, and lunch is included. From 80 USD per person, two pay 160 USD in total. Entrance tickets come with the matching option you select when booking, not with the base price.
This is the day for a family or group of friends who want Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank as well as the tombs, without booking two separate days. The sphinxes pictured above are at Karnak, which has its own ticket of 600 EGP.
A private sunset felucca on the Nile
For a quieter evening, a two hour private felucca ride at sunset starts with a transfer from selected hotels and includes tea. It costs from 29 USD per person, so two pay 58 USD and four pay 116 USD. Without wind the boat may be towed, so expect a relaxed ride on the water rather than a pure sailing trip. It suits couples and families who want a short, easy evening after a day among the temples.
Private or shared: when the group tour wins
If you only want the East Bank temples, the four hour shared tour of Karnak and Luxor Temple with lunch starts at 52 USD per person. It has an English-speaking guide and an East Bank hotel transfer, and entrance tickets come with the matching option. A private full day on both banks costs 80 USD per person, so the private day is the better value if you have a full day to spare. Our Luxor tours guide compares every type of tour, including balloon flights and Nile cruises.
Luxor private tours: practical questions
How much does a private tour in Luxor cost per person?
The private options here start at 29 USD for the sunset felucca, 70 USD for the full-day West Bank tour, 74 USD for the six hour West Bank tour with entrances, and 80 USD for the day on both banks.
Are entrance tickets included?
They are included in the six hour West Bank tour, which covers the regular entrance fees. The other two land tours do not include them in the base price: one leaves them to buy on site, the other adds them through a booking option.
How much is Tutankhamun's tomb on top of the Valley ticket?
The Valley of the Kings ticket is 750 EGP, and Tutankhamun's tomb adds 700 EGP, which makes 1,450 EGP for an adult. The standard ticket covers three tombs.
Is lunch included on the private days?
Yes. All three land tours include lunch, and the full-day West Bank tour also includes water. The felucca ride includes tea instead.