Join one of Luxor's unique day tours, and explore the temples and tombs of the Theban Necropolis in the West Bank of Luxor in this private half-day guided tour. Take a deep look at the fascinating Mortuary temple of king Ramses III at Madinat Habu Temple and its fortified walls. Feel the glory of the Nobles in their family tombs at the Valley of the Nobles. Enjoy the beauty of the local atmosphere of the ancient Egyptian workers at Deir El Madina (Valley of the Artisans). With door-to-door private transfer by an air-conditioned vehicle at your Luxor hotel or cruise ship and Lunch included but beverages not included.
- See the temple of Madient Habu, Valley of the Nobles and Valley of the Artisans
- Private tour makes for a more intimate and flexible experience
- Learn about the burial rites, and lives of ancient Egyptians.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant but beverages are not included
- Take it easy with door-to-door transfers at your Luxor hotel or cruise ship.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ bottle of water during the tour.
✔ Lunch at a local restaurant.
✔ Pickup service from your Hotel or Nile cruise and return by an A/C car.
✔ Professional English speaking Egyptology tour guide.
✖ Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
✖ Tipping to the guide and driver.
✖ Water or Beverages during the lunchtime at the restaurant.
Pickup Locations
1. Pavillon Winter Luxor
2. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
3. Mara House
4. Jewel Howard Carter Hotel
5. Luxor Airport
6. River Hotel
7. New Windsor Hotel
8. Pharaonic Rose
9. El Nakhil Hotel
10. Mohamed ali house
11. Royal House Hotel
12. Rose Guest House
13. Blue Nile House
14. Bedouin Lodge Luxor
15. Royal Mountain Hotel
16. Meena Rooms
17. Sweet Rooms
18. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
19. Mountain View Villa
20. Minamar Hotel
Additional Info: All hotels or Nile cruises in Luxor
Itinerary
1
Luxor
Our licensed Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from Hotel / Nile Cruise on time by air-conditioned vehicle to start your amazing day in the west bank of Luxor. Drive to the west bank for about 40 minutes, enjoy the Nile scenery and views of the green farms and the countryside of Luxor all the way.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Temple of Medinat Habu
Arrive at Madinat Habu, located at the southern end of the Theban Necropolis, where the first labor strike in history against their king Ramses III was launched. This memorial temple of Ramses III is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and surrounded by a massive mud-brick enclosure wall, which may have been fortified. It is decorated with military scenes and texts illustrating the victories of the king, as well as the rituals performed and festivals celebrated. A royal palace was attached at the south of the temple open forecourt, while priests’ dwellings and administrative units lay on either side of the temple
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
Then, visit the incredible Valley of the Artisans, known as Deir el-Medina at the northern end of the Theban Necropolis. It is an ancient village which was home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom period (1550-1080B.C). Enjoy the colorful workers family tombs with their vivid and impressive paintings. Hear fascinating details about their lives; and see the unique final judgment carvings inside the valley temple.
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Valley of the Nobles
Drive over to visit tombs of the Nobles of the New Kingdom with their relief carving of outstanding quality. Enjoy the daily life scenes and see the owners of the tombs in charge of their careers as officials at the court of their Pharaohs.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Luxor
Finally, have a delicious lunch at a good quality restaurant and transfer back to your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card
• Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
