Perfect half day tour of Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Colossus of Memnon
We wanted to see the main highlights of the Valley of the Kings and this tour seemed to fit our requirements. I was not wrong.
Ahmed, our guide and Abdul our driver were excellent from the start.
Ahmed gave us some interesting history of the site and the tombs on our way, guided us expertly to each of the tombs we signed up to see and gave us a really good idea of the pharaoh and what the main points are depicted in the tombs, as well as information about the surrounding tombs still under excavation.
We explored each tomb ourselves, knew what to look for and enjoyed taking our time. We were not rushed, we had no time limits set on us to get back and move on. Other people around us were panicking as they only had 5 minutes to see the tomb and get back to their guide!!
We then moved on to the tomb of Hatshepsut, stopping along the way to see an artisan factory producing alabaster and marble goods, which was really interesting. We were not hassled or pressured to buy anything which was nice!
Again Ahmed gave us lots of information about Hatshepsut and her dynasty and we explored each tomb the rest of the tomb which was very different from the other Pharaohs.
Our final stop was at Colossus of Memnon, which was a brief stop but still interesting.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour - perfect balance of history, information and awe inspiring relics. I can’t recommend both Ahmed and Abdul enough - they make a great team!
lindalX747JS · feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Would highly recommend Ammar for anyone wanting a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Had a brilliant trip with Ammar yesterday. Organisation was great with Ammar picking us up on time in the hotel lobby, with a modern taxi and friendly driver.
We went straight to the sites and Ammar had the tickets ready so we were able to skip the ques. At the site Ammar suggested the best tombs to visit and gave an overview to some history of the region and the other sites we visited.
Would highly recommend Ammar for anyone wanting a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
990luk_v · feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect short tour, entertaining guide, comfortable transport
Ahmed was very knowledgeable, interesting and friendly. The car was spotless and the whole tour was exactly what we wanted.
Timcwood · feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Professionell geführte Tour in Luxor
Herr Mohamed war ein vorzüglicher Guide der unsere Erwartungen weit übertraf.
Wir können ihn nur bestens weiterempfehlen.
reinik2026 · feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience!
Nice tour with lots to see. Recommend going early in the morning for least crowd, we went at 6:30 and it was perfect. We used 4 hours. Azab was our guide and he did brilliant. He was friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. Highly recommend him.
Z5853SEemman · feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A Thoughtful and In-Depth Historical Experience
Our guide, Muhammad, was very knowledgeable about history and answered questions clearly and thoughtfully. He took good care of us throughout the tour and made sure we were comfortable the entire time.
At the Temple of Hatshepsut, his explanations were especially valuable. He calmly walked us through the reliefs and wall carvings in detail, and the experience would not have been the same without his guidance. It made the visit much more engaging and meaningful.
Overall, this tour is a good option if you prefer avoiding medium or large tour groups and would rather have more personal interaction, time for individual questions, and closer engagement with the guide. If that is not a priority, you might consider looking for a group tour instead. In our case, we were unable to find a suitable group option, so we chose this one.
Kyunghan_O · feb 2026 · via Viator
Great way to land in Luxor
Great experience! I highly recommend this half-day tour. We were picked up directly from the airport and headed to the Valley of the Kings. Cold water was provided for the journey, which was very much appreciated.
Ahmed Abdulteif was extremely knowledgeable from the moment he got into the vehicle. During the drive, he pointed out important locations, which made the experience both helpful and interesting. We also stopped for shopping and enjoyed a bonus limestone experience.
There’s no need to worry if you’re traveling solo — he takes the best pictures! Ahmed’s explanations of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Mamnon were exceptional. He truly brought history to life, making it easy to visualize what occurred hundreds of years ago.
Book this tour and learn more about history — you won’t regret it!
Tip: comfortable shoes, hat, sun screen and a snack. There’s a lot of walking, hiking etc.
158latonyab · feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Meaning for half of the Day.
Great experience! I highly recommend this half-day tour. We were picked up directly from the airport and headed to the Valley of the Kings. Cold water was provided for the journey, which was very much appreciated.
Ahmed Abdulteif was extremely knowledgeable from the moment he got into the vehicle. During the drive, he pointed out important locations, which made the experience both helpful and interesting. We also stopped for shopping and enjoyed a bonus limestone experience.
There’s no need to worry if you’re traveling solo — he takes the best pictures! Ahmed’s explanations of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Mamnon were exceptional. He truly brought history to life, making it easy to visualize what occurred hundreds of years ago.
Book this tour and learn more about history — you won’t regret it!
Latonya_B · feb 2026 · via Viator
Luxor
My family and I had a very good time on this tour. Our guide, Ahmed and our driver, Mohamed took good care of us and they were very professional. Ahmed is knowledgeable and enthusiastically explained Luxor’s history
Carmen_V · feb 2026 · via Viator
Kings' Valley and Hatshepsut's temple
Flexible, comfortable trip. Great driving and storytelling. Reccomended!
marymF5386BA · feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor
