Delve into ancient Thebes on a private tour from Luxor to the Valley of the Queens, the Valley of the Artisans and the Temple of Habu. You will see the tombs of ancient queens, then enter the valley where Egyptian workers lived during the New Kingdom. Habu Temple has some of the best-preserved ancient art in Luxor, depicting everything from fierce battles to brightly colored festival scenes. Traveling with a private guide means the flexibility to explore at your own pace, learning the fascinating stories behind each place you see. Private West Bank Tour from Luxor See less frequented sites of ancient Egypt Visit tombs in the Valley of the Queens Explore a Ptomemaic temple and a ruined workers' settlement Habu Temple of Ramses III Includes all entrance fees and transportation. Pickup and drop-off from hotels and cruise ships in Luxor.
Valley of the Queens Your Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your Luxor Hotel/Nile cruise and then head to the Theben Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile River. Begin your private tour in the Valley of the Queens, where the wives and The children of the pharaohs were buried, known in ancient times as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning "the place of beauty." There are more than 90 known tombs, which generally consist of an entrance passage, a few short corridors, and a sarcophagus chamber. The earliest may be that of Sitre, wife of Ramses I. You will visit three tombs of the Queens and children of the kings, such as the tombs of Amun-her-khepeshef, Seth-her-khopsef, Khaemwaset and of a Ramesside Queen called Tyti . . The most notable are those of Nefertari, the favorite queen of Ramses II (additional ticket on site).
1 hour
• Admission included
2 Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) After visiting the Valley of the Artisans in Deir el-Medina, the place was called Set Maat "The place of truth". It was the home of the artisans and workers responsible for the construction of the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. during the 18th and 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom period (1550–1080 BC), you will enjoy exploring the ruins of the village's settlement, the Ptolemaic temple, dedicated to the goddesses Hathor and Maat, consisting of a small building inside a wall of mud brick enclosure and two of the best decorated tombs in Sennedjem, Inherkau.
1 hour
• Admission included
3 Temple of Medinat Habu Continue visiting the Madinat Habu temple of King Ramses III, the last great warrior pharaoh of the New Kingdom (1550 - 1080 BC). The temple is best preserved of the New Kingdom memorial temples. It is decorated with military scenes and texts illustrating the king's victories, as well as the rituals performed and festivals celebrated. A royal palace was attached to the south of the open courtyard of the temple, while the priests' living quarters and administrative units were located on either side of the temple. Once completed, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise/Hotel in Luxor.
1 hour
• Admission included
Services included
Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return.
All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Entrance tickets to all the mentioned sites.
Qualified Egyptologist tour guide Bottled water during the tours.
Not included
All service charges and taxes.
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
The Tomb of Queen Nefertari costs an additional 2,000 EGP (43 USD) per person; You must pay directly in EGP, if desired. Tips
91$
