Private Day tour to west bank of Luxor and see the secrets of western mountain

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About this activity

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel by Driver and Egyptologist guide for Exploring the Valley of the Kings. It consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. Here you visit 3 tombs of various dynasties. Your tour guide will be on hand to recommend and advise you as to which tombs to visit. Then you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as pharaoh. Then visit Deir el Medina to see the houses of the workers who worked in the royal tombs. There you will see very colorful tombs. Visit Medinat Habu, it consists of a palace and a town enclosed within a defensive wall. Entry is through the High Gate, or Migdol, which in appearance resembles a citadel. Afterwards, you will see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. Stop for Lunch at local restaurant, begin the return to Luxor, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your Luxor hotels.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, English, French
Operated by: Luxortourguide

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
Included: Parking fees, Fuel surcharge and Driver.
Included: Qualified Egyptologist guide.
Included: Hotel pickup and drop off.
Included: All service charges and taxes.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (recommended).
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified.
Not included: The entrance fees for the mentioned sites per person - Local Cash Needed: 500 Egyptian pound (L.E)

Itinerary

Valley of the Kings

2 hours Admission not included

Valley of the Kings, burial place of the kings of Thebes (ancient Luxor), you will have a brief stop at the visitors center. Guides are not permitted inside the tombs, but your guide will tell you what to look for inside the elaborately decorated rooms. If you wish to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun, an additional cost is payable direct.
Temple of Hatshepsut

one hour Admission not included

Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most striking monuments in Egypt. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the temple and the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. There is free time to explore at your leisure as you wander the large courtyards and admire the intricate hieroglyphic decorations.
Temple of Medinat Habu

1 h 30 min Admission not included

very best example for the colorful ancient Egyptian temples and the very deep or sunken relief of carvings, Madinet Habu Temple.
Tombs of the Nobles

one hour Admission not included

See the tombs of the Nobles and the High Officials of the New Kingdom at Al Qurna in the western mountain of Luxor.
Colossi of Memnon

20 min Admission not included

Colossi of Memnon, which mark the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. These two giant statues standing tall and proud on the West Bank are all that remain of the ancient complex.