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Valley of the Kings & Queens Tour in Luxor is a private West Bank excursion combining royal tombs, ancient temples and some of Luxor’s most important archaeological sites. Visit the Valley of the Kings, explore the Valley of the Queens and discover the impressive Medinet Habu Temple with a professional Egyptologist guide. The tour also includes a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, private air-conditioned transportation, lunch and pickup from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise. It is a practical way to explore the royal necropolises of ancient Thebes in one full day.
Many visitors come to Luxor only to see the Valley of the Kings. This private excursion goes further by combining it with the Valley of the Queens and Medinet Habu. You get a broader view of royal life and ancient Egyptian funerary traditions.
Your guide explains the stories behind the tomb paintings, religious symbols, royal burials, and temple architecture. This makes the ancient sites easier to understand and much more enjoyable to explore.
A private tour gives you more control over your day. You can spend extra time at the places that interest you most and enjoy the journey without following a large group.
If this is your first visit to Luxor, the itinerary brings together several essential West Bank attractions in one day. It also works well for travelers staying on a Nile cruise.
Your Egyptologist guide meets you at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle toward the West Bank.
Cross the countryside and reach the famous Valley of the Kings. Your guide introduces the history of the royal necropolis before you enter the selected tombs. Explore three of the main tombs included with your entrance ticket. Admire the colorful wall paintings and hieroglyphic scenes that describe the journey of the pharaoh into the afterlife. Your guide explains the tombs from outside because guides are generally not permitted to provide explanations inside the burial chambers. Special tombs, including Tutankhamun’s tomb, may require an additional ticket.
Continue to Medinet Habu, the impressive memorial temple of Ramesses III. Its massive walls, detailed reliefs, and preserved inscriptions provide a fascinating look at the power and religious traditions of the New Kingdom.
Continue to the Valley of the Queens, the royal burial area associated with queens and royal children. Discover ancient tombs and learn about the women and princes who belonged to Egypt’s royal families. The famous Tomb of Nefertari is available with an additional entrance ticket when open.
Take a relaxing break at a local restaurant. Enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian meal before continuing the West Bank tour.
Stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon. These enormous stone statues of Amenhotep III stand as one of the most recognizable landmarks on Luxor’s West Bank. Take photos and hear the story behind these monumental figures and the temple complex they once guarded.
Relax in your private vehicle as you travel back to your hotel or Nile cruise. Arrival time depends on traffic and the pace of your visits.
The experience normally takes most of the day. Exact timing can change according to your pickup location, site conditions, traffic, and time spent at each attraction.
The standard entrance normally covers a selection of open tombs. Special tombs, such as Tutankhamun or Nefertari, require separate tickets.
Photography rules can vary between tombs. Some areas require a photography ticket, while flash photography may be restricted.
The Valley of the Kings includes uneven surfaces, steps, and walking on desert terrain. Comfortable footwear is strongly recommended.
Early morning is a good choice for cooler temperatures and a more comfortable visit, especially during Egypt’s warmer months.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Drinks during the meal are usually available at an additional cost.
It is a full-day West Bank excursion, with the exact duration depending on pickup location and sightseeing time.
Pickup is available from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
Yes. The transportation and tour experience are arranged privately for your booking.
Yes. An English-speaking Egyptologist accompanies you during the tour.
The standard itinerary includes three of the main open tombs covered by the regular entrance ticket.
Yes, when open. Tutankhamun’s tomb requires an additional entrance ticket.
Yes, subject to opening and availability. The tomb requires an additional ticket.
Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Drinks served with lunch are not included. Bottled water and soft drinks during the tour are provided.
Photography is possible in permitted areas. Some tombs require a separate photography ticket.
Yes. Families can enjoy the private format and flexible pace. Some areas require walking and climbing steps.
Wear comfortable, light clothing and walking shoes. A hat and sunscreen are useful in the West Bank.
Yes. Medinet Habu Temple is part of the standard itinerary.
Yes. The tour includes a visit to the Valley of the Queens.
Yes. The itinerary includes a stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
As a private tour, the schedule offers more flexibility. You can discuss preferences with your tour team in advance.
Yes. Pickup and return from hotels or Nile cruises in Luxor are included.
You can be collected from your Nile cruise in Luxor, subject to the ship’s docking arrangements.
Tipping is not included. It remains completely at your discretion.
A private tour gives you personal guidance, comfortable transportation, and more flexibility while visiting Luxor’s most important royal burial sites.
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