Uncover the secrets of ancient Egyptian royalty on a tour of the Valley of the Kings. Explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Queen Nefertari, and be transported back in time with your Egyptologist guide.
Uncover the secrets of ancient Egyptian royalty on a tour of the Valley of the Kings. Explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Queen Nefertari, and be transported back in time with your Egyptologist guide.
- Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut) - King Tutankhamun is renowned as the most famous king globally. This young monarch from the New Kingdom ascended the throne at about 10 years old and passed away at just 19. Visitors have the opportunity to come face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb located in the Valley of the Kings.
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- Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut) - King Tutankhamun is renowned as the most famous king globally. This young monarch from the New Kingdom ascended the throne at about 10 years old and passed away at just 19. Visitors have the opportunity to come face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb located in the Valley of the Kings.
- Tomb of Ramses III - The tomb of Ramesses III, known as KV 11, is a complex structure in the Valley of the Kings. Known since ancient times, its stunning decorations include colorful painted sunken reliefs featuring traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates, etc.) and Ramses before the gods. Unique to this tomb are the secular scenes in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, depicting foreign tributes like intricately detailed pottery from the Aegean, the royal armory, boats, and, in the final side chamber, the blind harpists, which earned the tomb the alternative name: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - After exploring the tombs, visitors are transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman to have reigned over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.
- Tomb of Merenptah - In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In its falcon form, the new deity began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor. Tomb 8, located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial site of Pharaoh Merneptah and serves as a model for royal tombs. Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret. The tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Notably, there is a reduction in the number of lateral rooms and a significant increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. The jogged axis used since Horemheb’s time was abandoned, and the entire tomb was constructed on a single axis. Additionally, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs.
- Colossi of Memnon - Following the tour, visitors are taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III. He was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tut. After visiting the sites, guests are transported back to their hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Tomb of Ramses IV - The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings stands out from most other tombs in the area. It is by far the most spectacular of the tombs on the tour. The hieroglyphics on the walls depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The vibrant blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are striking, and visitors can see the king’s sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. A beautiful scene of the goddess Nut is depicted on the ceiling, showing her swallowing the sun, which travels through her stomach for Nut to give birth to it. The tomb is rich in color and detail, even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with the goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, and despite some deterioration of the paintings, it remains one of the most decorated.
- Valley of the Kings - The tour begins with transportation to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. Visitors explore four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merenptah, and, of course, the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only tomb in the Valley of the Kings discovered nearly intact in 1922 by Howard Carter. While Tut’s famous golden mask is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, here visitors can marvel at the royal mummy of the young king. After visiting the tombs, guests are transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari).
- Tomb of Queen Titi - The tomb of Queen Titi is one of the smaller royal tombs in the Valley of the Queens. Its allure lies in the intriguing mystery surrounding Queen Titi’s identity.
- Valley of the Queens - The Valley of the Queens, Luxor, Egypt, known in Arabic as Wādī al-Malekāt, is a burial site for queens, princes, princesses, and other high-ranking officials. Pharaohs were buried in the Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Queens was historically known as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning “The Place of Beauty” or “The Place of the Royal Children.” The tombs in the Valley of the Queens were first explored by Ernesto Schiaparelli and Francesco Ballerini in the early 1900s. The Valley of the Queens consists of the main wadi, which contains most of the tombs, along with the Valley of Prince Ahmose, the Valley of the Rope, the Valley of the Three Pits, and the Valley of the Dolmen. The main wadi contains 91 tombs, with an additional 19 tombs in the subsidiary valleys, all dating to the 18th Dynasty.
- Tomb of Ramses IX - The Tomb of King Ramesses IX, the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, was originally named Amonhirkhopshef. He was the fifth son of Ramesses III and was appointed crown prince by the twenty-second year of his father’s reign after the passing of his four elder brothers. The tomb is rich in color and detail, even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with the goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, and despite some deterioration of the paintings, it remains one of the most decorated.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities
- Excluding entrance tickets
- Before the tour you have the possibility of optional hot air ballooning (additional cost ).
- Gratuities
- Excluding entrance tickets
- Before the tour you have the possibility of optional hot air ballooning (additional cost ).
Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mysteries of ancient kings and queens, such as King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of…
Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mysteries of ancient kings and queens, such as King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Also, visit other important royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens, such as the Tomb of Queen Nefertari which is currently close for a limited . Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mysteries of these famous royals.
Tour includes tour guide, transport by air-conditioned hotel pick up and drop off.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.