Pick Ups
Regular pick-ups leave from the ferry to Gurna and if you can find your way onto one you'll get there on the cheap for less than 1LE. Note, however, that the sites are usually 0.5 to 1km away from the main road so you'll have to walk to get there. The best way to use pick-ups is to take one to old Gurna, walk to Deir al-Bahri along the road or hitch a ride, then walk to the Valley of Kings over the mountains about 45 minutes, then walk back to Deir al-Medina or even Valley of the Queens if the heat hasn't got to you, ending up in New Gurna for a pick-up ride back to the jetty.
By bike
Bicycles are available at hotels LE10-20/day as well as near the ferry jetty first left after you leave the ferry area. Be aware that the heat can be quite intense and the bikes tend to be primitive. Carry plenty of water. Also, with a bike, you cannot walk over the hills from one valley to another.
By taxi
The West Bank sites are spread out and the temperature varies from hot to extremely hot so the easiest way to get around is by hiring a taxi for the day. This will set you back about 250 LE from the East Bank and about 100-150 LE from the West Bank *. For a return trip to a particular site the price should not be more than LE100 for a minibus that takes up top 9 people. If your negotiation skills are reasonable, it is cheaper to hire a taxi by yourself, if not, you'll save yourself a lot of grief by asking your hotel to arrange one. In either event, bargain a bit because in Egypt the first price is always on the high side. * Mohamed Omran Ali +201225578071, taxi no. 421 offers a trip to the major attractions Colossi of Memnon, Valley of Queens/Kings, Hatshepsut for about 4-5 hours from the West Bank for 60 LE + tip December 2011.