Luxor Private Tours: Visit the West Bank, Valley of the Kings & Queens
Overview
Visiting the Valley of the Kings in Luxor offers a unique experience inside the ancient tombs of the pharaohs. The Valley of Kings is the site of tombs that were built to ensure the pharaoh’s immortal journey to the afterlife. Walls were inscribed with sacred texts and scenes from the afterlife books, guiding the king through the underworld (Duat) toward eternal life with the gods.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore several tombs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.
This tour takes you to the amazing Valley of the Kings and Queens on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor. You'll discover the pharaonic tombs and see the amazing hieroglyphs that tell the story of the ancient Egyptians. Also, visit the Valley of the Queens, where you can see the tomb of Queen Nefertari, the first of the Great Royal Wives.
Visiting the Valley of the Kings in Luxor offers a unique experience inside the ancient tombs of the pharaohs. The Valley of Kings is the site of tombs that were built to ensure the pharaoh’s immortal journey to the afterlife. Walls were inscribed with sacred texts and scenes from the afterlife books, guiding the king through the underworld (Duat) toward eternal life with the gods.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore several tombs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.
This tour takes you to the amazing Valley of the Kings and Queens on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor. You'll discover the pharaonic tombs and see the amazing hieroglyphs that tell the story of the ancient Egyptians. Also, visit the Valley of the Queens, where you can see the tomb of Queen Nefertari, the first of the Great Royal Wives.
Inclusion
- We provide private, air-conditioned vehicles for all of our transportation.
- Tickets and admission costs to the aforementioned locations on the East and West Banks.
- Our Luxor day tours and excursions include a delicious lunch at a neighborhood restaurant.
- An Egyptologist on Egypt Day Tours who speaks English.
- During the Luxor attractions trip, soft drinks and a bottle of water are provided.
- All service fees and taxes are paid.
Exclusion
- The cost of our trip does not include tipping.
- consuming drinks while eating
- lunches not included in the itinerary
- During Luxor day trips and excursions, a camera or photo ticket is available in the Valley of the Kings.
- admission costs for the sightseeing indicated above.
- Optional tours
Itinerary
Your Luxor day tour starts right after meeting our representative and driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. Then, you will be picked up from your hotel or Nile cruise to begin your special day in Luxor, an open-air museum city. We will drive across the countryside for 35 to 40 minutes to get to the West Bank.
The first highlight of the day is to visit the Valley of the Kings to begin your wonderful day tour. The Valley of the Kings The Valley of the Kings lies on the west bank of the Nile River, opposite Luxor (ancient Thebes), in Upper Egypt. Located in a desert landscape beneath the peak of Al-Qurn Mountain, the valley served as the royal necropolis for Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs (c. 1550–1070 BC). The New Kingdom pharaohs cut their tombs into the mountains there in an effort to hide their treasure and safeguard their mummies from thieves.
Then we will visit Medinat Habu, this historic site is located on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, and South of the Valley of Queens.
After that, we will visit the Valley of the Queens, also called Ta-Set-Neferu, or "the land of beauty," where the wives and sons of Pharaohs were interred. There are more than 90 known tombs. The valley reflects the Egyptians’ belief that royal women played a crucial role in maintaining cosmic harmony (Ma’at). By honouring queens as divine mothers and wives of gods, these tombs ensured their eternal life beside the pharaohs. The most famous are those of Nefertari, Ramses II's preferred Queen (extra ticket on spot).
Lunch at a nearby restaurant before concluding your tour of the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the enormous 17-meter-tall statues of Memnon that originally decorated the largest mortuary temple on the west bank of the Bank of Luxor of King Amonhotep III (optional).
Finally, we will drop you off at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch
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Wear clothing appropriate for a hot summer day at home when exploring the towns. The majority of natives actually dress in shorts and t-shirts.
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15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
Situated on the western bank of the Nile River in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings is a well-known archaeological site. Tutankhamun and Ramses II were among the numerous pharaohs of the New Kingdom era who were buried there. A display of the wealth and authority of the ancient Egyptian rulers can be seen in the valley's many elaborately decorated tombs carved into the rocks.
Luxor is considered a safe destination for tourists. However, it is important to stay updated on the current conditions and adhere to any travel advisories provided by your government. It is also wise to exercise sensible measures, such as avoiding secluded areas at night and taking precautions to safeguard your belongings.
Wear lightweight, modest attire and comfortable shoes for walking.
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