Private Tour to Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans, and Habu Temple
Description
Step into the heart of ancient Egypt on this fascinating private tour of Luxor's West Bank. Discover the beautifully decorated tombs of the Valley of the Queens, explore the ancient workers' village of Deir el-Medina (Valley of the Artisans), and admire the magnificent Medinat Habu Temple, the impressive mortuary temple of King Ramses III, renowned for its remarkably preserved reliefs and towering pylons. Travel in comfort with convenient hotel or Nile Cruise pickup and drop-off, accompanied by a certified Egyptologist guide who will bring thousands of years of history to life. Your experience includes all entrance fees, bottled water, and personalized attention throughout the tour. Book now for an unforgettable journey beyond the famous sites and uncover some of Luxor's most remarkable hidden treasures.
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Itinerary
Step into the heart of ancient Thebes on an unforgettable private tour to the spectacular Valley of the Queens, one of Luxor's most fascinating archaeological treasures. Accompanied by your expert Egyptologist guide, discover the beautifully decorated tombs of royal queens and princes, where vivid wall paintings and intricate hieroglyphs have survived for over 3,000 years. Explore three remarkable tombs, including those of the royal princes Amun-her-khepeshef, Seth-her-khopsef, and Khaemwaset, or the elegant Tomb of Queen Tyti, while learning the captivating stories of Egypt's royal families. For an even more extraordinary experience, you may choose to visit the world-famous Tomb of Queen Nefertari (optional extra ticket), widely regarded as the most beautifully decorated tomb in Egypt. Don't miss the opportunity to uncover the secrets of the pharaohs with a knowledgeable guide who brings ancient history to life. Book this exclusive experience for a memorable journey.
Continue your journey to the remarkable Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina), the ancient village known as "Set Maat" – The Place of Truth. Home to the skilled craftsmen who built and decorated the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings during Egypt's New Kingdom, this fascinating site offers a unique glimpse into the daily lives of the people behind the pharaohs' greatest monuments. Explore the well-preserved remains of the ancient workers' village, visit the charming Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to the goddesses Hathor and Maat, and admire the exceptionally vibrant tombs of Sennedjem and Inherkau, renowned for their beautifully preserved wall paintings and intricate details.
Conclude your unforgettable journey with a visit to the magnificent Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, the last great warrior pharaoh of Egypt's New Kingdom. Renowned as one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, its towering walls are adorned with remarkably detailed reliefs depicting the king's military victories, religious ceremonies, and vibrant festivals. Explore the impressive temple complex, including the remains of the royal palace and the surrounding priests' quarters and administrative buildings, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian life. After your tour, relax as you are comfortably transferred back to your hotel, Nile Cruise, or preferred location in Luxor. Book this private guided experience today and discover some of Luxor's most remarkable hidden treasures with an expert Egyptologist, enjoying a seamless, enriching, and unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient Egypt.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
* Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Luxor
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Airport pickup and/or drop-off in Luxor are available at an additional cost.
- An additional supplement applies for all languages except English guide services.
- In SUMMER: Recommended to start the tour as early as possible (May/August)
Reviews(40)
My tour was wonderful. Selech was the best tour guide I’ve ever had! He knew so much and was very kind to my the whole 4-hour tour! He’s the best! :)
Very interesting tour with our guide, the explanations are clear and explained in an educational way. The temple is great and the colors are preserved! Do not hesitate to ask for the water bottle
Lovely private trip. The tomb for N was closed for restoration work but we did know that prior to booking. We were really blessed with it not being crowded at all. A nice all round-trip and kind guide. We did it in a shorter time than advertised but that was done to us not wanting free time and not having to queue. All around a good trip and would recommend. We asked to go 30 minutes earlier that booked and luckily the driver and Tour guides were able to accommodate this.
Very knowledgeable guide who told us stories and information in an engaging and easy to understand way. Both the driver and tour guide were very accommodating and made sure that we were getting the most out of our tour and enjoying every minute of our time. It was nice that our tour guide gave us the information but also let us have time to wander around each place on our own to really take everything in. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Great half day excursion. With the newer road only takes about 4 hours. Hassan was a good guide. All three places were very worthwhile with well preserved and colourful carvings, especially at the artisans village where they were so complete and quite unique.
Salah was an excellent tour guide with amazing knowledge and passion. His English was very good and he explained everything to us in an easily understandable way. He has a strong passion for Egypt and its history, he provided many interesting facts along these lines. You will be very lucky if Salah is your tour guide 😁
Fantastic experience visiting the amazing sights in Luxor. Our Egyptologist Azab was very knowledgeable and explained everything in a straight forward manner.
My mother and I had an amazing experience! The tombs were very well preserved and the colors made it feel unreal. The temples were amazing and felt as though you went back in time. Our guide was awesome, we could tell just how much he loved and appreciated what he was showing and explaining.
Excellent tour and tour guide! Very interesting to see the Valley of Artisans and the small but very colorful tombs there. Habu Temple is amazing. Must see!
Thanks to Mustafa, our guide, whose excellent skill and expertise allowed us to fully appreciate the beauty of the temples and the Valley of the Queens. We highly recommend booking the tour with this agency.
