Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples

4.8 (6 reviews) Luxor, Egypt
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Duration4h - 5h
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LanguagesArabic, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Visit the Valley of the Queens in the West Bank, where many queens are buried. This valley is magnified by the grandeur of the buildings utilized for burial.

Visit one of Luxor’s most impressive ancient sites, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramses II, the Ramesseum. Get a first-hand peek at the site’s picturesque ruins, including a towering memorial statue of the king himself.

Then, you will visit Medinat Habu. It is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite the modern city of Luxor.

The tour includes comfortable, door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your Luxor hotel or the cruise port.

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What's included

  • Lunch ( optional )
  • A professional Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees ( optional )
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in LUXOR
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 1h 30m
    Today, You will Uncover the mysteries behind Luxor West Bank. You will explore the history and culture of ancient Egyptian with your knowledgeable guide. Your first stop of the day will be the valley of the Queens.

    It is a rock cut tomb were excavated to be the burial tombs for the new kingdom queens and royal family, Which contains 110 tombs and chambers decorated with colorful scenes of ancient Egyptian mythologies, beliefs and funerary rituals.

    Despite the name, the rugged Valley of the Queens doesn’t just house the tombs of ancient pharaohs’ wives: Their children and some high officials are buried here too. Four of the 70-odd graves are open: the tombs of Nefertari, Titi, Khaemwaset, and Amenherkhepshef. There is an extra charge to visit Nefertari’s tomb.
  2. Temple of Medinat Habu
    1h 30m
    Then, you will visit Medinat Habu. It is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite the modern city of Luxor, Egypt. Although other structures are located within the area, the location is today associated almost exclusively with the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III The temple, some 150m long, is of orthodox design and resembles the mortuary temple of Ramesses II (the Ramesseum). You will also be able to visit some other temples inside Habu Temple, such as the Temple of Amun dating to the 18th Dynasty, built by Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. It has undergone many alterations and modifications over the years. You will be returned to your hotel in Luxor.
  3. Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
    1h
    Then, drive to the Ramesseum Temple. Explore the mortuary temple that was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II, from the king’s massive, 62-foot (19-mt) memorial statue to a series of intricate reliefs depicting battles and festival scenes. As well as depictions of the afterlife.

    Now is the time to return to the same pick-up location. end of services.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

In case of pick up from the airport, Our guide will be in front of the arrival terminal with a sign board having client name. We need the the flight number and arrival time.

In case of hotel pick up, the meeting point will be at the hotel Lobby.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry Fees and Lunch are included only if chosen while booking.

Cancellation policy

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

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