Private Full Day Tour: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple & More

Uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt as you explore the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the magnificent Hatshepsut Temple on the Nile’s West Bank. Discover the tombs and temples that tell the story of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most powerful queens.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valley of the Kings - representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the West Bank of Luxor. Start your day visiting the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture that was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding the Tomb of King Tutankhamun.

  • Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. Later on, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor.

  • Valley of the Queens - The Valley of the Queens, also known as Biban el-Harim, is a famous archaeological site located on the west bank of the Nile River in Egypt, near the ancient city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor). It is situated opposite the Valley of the Kings, another prominent necropolis of ancient Egypt.

The Valley of the Queens served as the burial place for the wives and children of pharaohs during the New Kingdom period (approximately 1550-1070 BCE). The tombs in this valley were constructed for queens, princesses, and other royal family members. The name “Valley of the Queens” is a modern designation, as the ancient Egyptians referred to the area as “Ta-Set-Neferu” or “The Place of Beauty.”

  • Mortuary temple of Ramses III - The Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, also known as the Medinet Habu Temple, is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the west bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor, Egypt. It was built during the New Kingdom period, specifically during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses III, who ruled from approximately 1186 to 1155 BCE.

The temple served as a funerary temple dedicated to Ramses III and was intended to honor and worship him after his death. It was a place of ritual and offerings, as well as a site for the pharaoh’s mortuary cult. The temple complex is quite large, covering an area of about 24,000 square meters (260,000 square feet).

  • Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) - The Valley of the Artisans, also known as Deir el-Medina, is an archaeological site located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, Egypt. It was an ancient Egyptian village that served as a home for the craftsmen and workers who constructed and decorated the royal tombs in the nearby Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.

Deir el-Medina was established during the New Kingdom period and was inhabited from approximately the 15th century BCE to the 11th century BCE. The village provided housing, facilities, and support for the skilled artisans and laborers who worked on the royal tombs. These workers were highly skilled and specialized in various crafts, including carving, painting, and sculpting.

  • Colossi of Memnon - Colossi of Memnon are a pair of massive stone statues located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, Egypt. They are among the most famous and iconic landmarks in the area.

The Colossi of Memnon depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned during the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The statues originally stood at the entrance of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple, which has since been mostly destroyed. Each statue is about 18 meters (60 feet) tall and weighs around 720 tons.

These statues are made of quartzite sandstone and are intricately carved, depicting the pharaoh seated on a throne with his hands resting on his knees. Originally, the statues were further adorned with colorful paint, although most of it has faded over time.

What's Included
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking-Professional guide
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Discover the beauty of ancient Egyptian history with a visit to the Valley of the Kings in the west Bank of Luxor and the Valley of the Queens. The Valley of the Kings is an archaeological site containing the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun. The Valley of the Queens is a site containing the tombs of queens and noble women . And also Learn about the Temple of Medinet Habu Mortuary temple of King Ramses III one of the largest temples in ancient Egypt. It is distinguished by its exquisite design and beautiful See the funerary temples and tombs on the Nile’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, valley of the queens, the Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the most famous powerful queen of Egypt Queen Hatshepsut

Location
Valley of the Kings
Luxor City,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Daytrip03295270088
Aug 23, 2024
Amazing day tour! - Mohammed was an incredible guide with a huge amount of knowledge. He was the most informative tour guide ever. He is very patient and gave us all the details . He was really nice guy and very welcoming. We would recommend to anyone visiting Luxor . Thank you Mohammed for an amazing day!!
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Anne-paul56100
Aug 2, 2024
Great taxi in Luxor - Arriving at the airport , we negotiated a very interesting rate with Yaya to get to our hotel). Everything went very well and we decided to call on him for our 2 days in Luxor, to visit the East Bank and the West Bank. Yaya is very nice , very attentive and has arranged us every time (buying water, going to the supermarket , to the bus station...). We recommend Yaya if you need a taxi in Luxor and thank you Yaya for showing us the city.
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도훈
Jul 30, 2024
Thx my driver! - He is very kind and drive safly. So I believed him, It’s very convinient And I recommended my journey friennd who planning to Luxor! Thx ma friend!! 그는 매우 친절하고 운전도 안전하게 합니다. 나는 그가 믿음직 스러웠고 매우 편했습니다. 나는 그리고 내 룩소르 여행을 계획하는 친구에게 그를 추천했습니다. 고마워요 나의 친구!
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Dimitris761
Jul 9, 2024
A good driver - Yahya is the best driver in Luxor. He is patient, humourous, honest and all other good qualities included. He will not make you regret
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Travel39983347047
Jul 8, 2024
Fabulous Tour - We had a great tour experience with Mohamed he was amazing tour guide. We were driven around in a very nice and clean car . This tour extremely comfortable and safe we would recommend to anyone visiting Luxor!
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Jet34122459063
Jul 8, 2024
Guided tour in Luxor with Mido - Mido was very informative and open to questions. He was a complete professional with detailed stories of all temples and tombs. We highly recommend Mido and this amazing tour overall !!!
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Shery
Jul 7, 2024
Best tour in Luxor - Very well looked after by Ahmed! He was so patient,professional and well organised and efficient. He took great care of us. Highly recommend!!
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Venture57097674028
Jul 7, 2024
Perfect tour! - Amazing day on the west Bank of Luxor with amazing tour guide Mohamed . We highly recommend this tour our guide did a great job of preparing me for the highlights and important things .he is well knowledge and told us a lot about ancient Egyptian history. We Highly recommended!!
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Nomad65222849391
Jul 7, 2024
amazing - Our tour was amazing. Mohammed was very knowledgeable and helpful during the whole tour. The temples and the tombs were really beautiful. we really enjoyed experience this tour with him. highly recommend!!
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Michalhd7181oj
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing! - We wanted a driver, who would drive us around, and Mahmoud definitely reached our expactations. He was very kind the whole trip and he recommended us a lot of good places. Took a good care of us. Thank you Mahmoud !
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