Luxor West Bank 2: Habu Temple, Ramesseum Temple and Deir El Madina

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About this activity

Join this amazing tour and get to know a different side of Luxor. Explore the temples and tombs of the Theban Necropolis in the West Bank of Luxor in this half-day guided tour. Marvel at the fascinating Mortuary temple of king Ramses III at Madinat Habu. Visit the mortuary temple of Ramses 2nd and learn about his famous battles. Explore Deir El Madina (Valley of the Artisans), where the craftsmen who worked on the royal tombs lived. Pick-up and drop-off by an A/C car at your Luxor hotel.This private tour can be customized to your schedule with a variety of start times, including early departures that take advantage of cooler morning temperatures

A half-day tour of the Temple of Medinat Habu, Ramesseum, and the Valley of the Artisans

Learn about the lives, beliefs and work of ancient Egyptians

Receive personalized attention and commentary from a private, expert guide

Beat the heat with an optional early morning departure

Travel comfortably between sites in an air-conditioned vehicle

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English, Spanish
Operated by: Egypt Gift Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick-up and drop-off by a private Air-conditioned vehicle.
Included: bottle of water
Included: Qualified Egyptologist tour guide.

Not included

Not included: Tipping to the guide and driver.
Not included: Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
Not included: Available to pick Travelers from Luxor airport with extra charge
Not included: Available to drop off Travelers at Luxor Airport with extra charge.

Itinerary

Luxor

45 min

Egypt Gift Tours licensed Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from Hotel or 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 45 minutes, enjoy the Nile scenery and views of the green farms and the countryside of Luxor all the way.
Temple of Medinat Habu

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Arrive at Madinat Habu, located at the southern end of the Theban Necropolis, where the first labor strike in history against their king Ramesses III was launched. This memorial temple of Ramesses III is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and surrounded by a massive mud-brick enclosure wall, which may have been fortified. Marvel at a royal palace, temples, and a series of wall carvings that depict memorial scenes and Ramesses III’s defeat of the Sea Peoples.
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)

one hour Admission not included

Continue to the Ramesseum, the memorial temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II. It is located in the Theban necropolis in Upper Egypt, across the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor. 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
Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)

one hour Admission not included

Then, continue to Deir El Madina known as the Valley of the Workers 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.
Luxor

45 min

Later on, you will be transferred to your Hotel in Luxor.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pavillon Winter Luxor
Mara House Luxor
Ramsess Hotel
Luxor Airport
S S Luxor Hotel
El Nakhil Hotel
Temple Hotel by Voyage Luxor
Orange guest house
Eljuneina Villas
Luxor Wellness
Elphardous Oasis Hotel
El Bawaba Lodge and Luxury Retreat

and 161 more pickup points

All hotels or Nile cruises in Luxor

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.