Valley of the Kings and Queens Tour: Explore Ancient Egypt

Embark on an exploration of ancient Egyptian royalty with our Luxor tour to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. This captivating adventure leads you into the core of the Theban Necropolis, the final resting place of pharaohs, queens, and nobles, showcasing their opulent and magnificent burials.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valley of the Kings - Your first destination is the legendary Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of numerous pharaohs from the New Kingdom period. Explore the intricate tombs, each adorned with vibrant paintings and hieroglyphs that depict the pharaohs’ journey to the afterlife. Marvel at the well-preserved colors and intricate details that have endured for millennia.
  • Valley of the Queens - Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant, savoring traditional Egyptian cuisine and replenishing your energy for the afternoon’s explorations.

Valley of the Queens:

In the afternoon, your journey continues to the Valley of the Queens, where the wives and children of pharaohs were interred. Explore the beautifully decorated tombs, which provide insights into the lives and beliefs of ancient Egyptian queens.

  • Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Next, you’ll visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahri. Learn about the remarkable reign of this female pharaoh and explore the temple’s terraced design, elegant colonnades, and stunning reliefs.
  • Temple of Medinat Habu - Conclude your tour at the Medinet Habu Temple, the mortuary temple of Ramses III. Explore its well-preserved reliefs and hieroglyphics, which offer a glimpse into the military victories and religious ceremonies of the time.
  • Colossi of Memnon - The twin statues depict Amenhotep III (fl. 14th century BCE) in a seated position, his hands resting on his knees and his gaze facing eastwards (actually ESE in modern bearings) towards the river.
  • Temple of Karnak - we-inspiring Karnak Temple complex. Marvel at the colossal columns, obelisks, and sanctuaries dedicated to various gods, including Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. Explore the Hypostyle Hall, an architectural masterpiece featuring 134 massive columns covered in intricate hieroglyphs.
  • Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple, a stunning edifice dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and the veneration of the god Amun. Stroll through the avenue of sphinxes that once connected Luxor Temple to Karnak Temple and admire the temple’s grandeur illuminated by the soft, warm light of the sun.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • All service charges & taxes
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide (optional)
  • Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Tipping
  • 10$ Extra for an Airport Pick Up
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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U1097anlaraw
Jun 22, 2024
Luxor highlights - This tour is highly recommended you can see all luxor highlights in one day I recommend to do this tour in 2 days to enjoy much more
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Alfredbi1183ky
Jun 12, 2024
Unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt - In June 2024 I had the opportunity to visit the iconic city of luxor the greatest open-air museum with my family it was a dream come true and it exceeded my expectations Luxor highlights tour was a truly unforgettable experience of ancient Egypt I would highly recommend this tour to any one with interest in history, culture and wonder of the ancient world
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Jonesb749
Jun 7, 2024
Luxor day historical tour - A Very well tour our guide Hassan was always helpful and has agood knowledge it was a great experience our first time to see valley of the kings and the temple of karnak we will repeat this experience with Travel2egypt to see aswan highlights next time
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