Private Tour: Valley of the Kings – Tombs of Seti I & King Tut, Luxor

About this activity

Face to Face with Pharaohs: Private Tour of the Valley of the Kings

Enjoy a truly memorable day exploring the hidden world of ancient Egyptian royalty with your own private Egyptologist guide. Walk through the silent tombs of legendary kings and uncover secrets buried for thousands of years.

Stand face to face with King Tutankhamun, the most famous pharaoh in history. Ascending the throne at around 10 years old and dying mysteriously at just 19, Tut’s story still captivates the world. You’ll get an up-close encounter with his mummified remains inside his original tomb, KV62, in the Valley of the Kings.

Step inside the magnificent Tomb of Seti I, one of the longest and most beautifully decorated tombs ever discovered. Adorned with vivid colors and intricate carvings, this masterpiece of the New Kingdom is currently open to the public for a limited time and limited visitors onl

a rare opportunity not to be missed.

Your expert Egyptologist guide will take you back in time, sharing stories

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Luxor Travels

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour
Included: private transport by air-conditioned vehic
Included: Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Excluding entrance tickets

Itinerary

Tomb of Ramses III

25 min Admission not included

The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)

25 min Admission not included

The Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king. After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari),
Valley of the Kings

2 hours Admission not included

First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king. After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari),
Tomb of Merenptah

25 min Admission not included

In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .
Tomb of Seti I

30 min Admission not included

Step inside the magnificent Tomb of Seti I, one of the longest and most beautifully decorated tombs ever discovered. Adorned with vivid colors and intricate carvings, this masterpiece of the New Kingdom is currently open to the public for a limited time and limited visitors only—a rare opportunity not to be missed.
Tomb of Ramses IV

25 min Admission not included

The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings is rather different than most other tombs built here. This tomb is by far the most spectacular of the other tombs you will see. The hieroglyphics on the wall depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, the Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are very vibrant and you can see the king's sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. There is also a beautiful scene of goddess Nut on the ceiling, where she is depicted swallowing the sun, and it traveling through her stomach, for Nut to give birth to it.

The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.
Temple of Hatshepsut

one hour Admission not included

After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh .
Colossi of Memnon

15 min Admission not included

Colossi of Memnon – Guardians of Ancient Thebes

Rising majestically from the Theban Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, each standing about 18 meters (60 feet) tall. These towering figures have watched over the Nile Valley for over 3,400 years, welcoming travelers and guarding the ruins of the once magnificent Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III.

Originally constructed to honor the pharaoh as a god in the afterlife, the Colossi were part of the largest temple complex in ancient Thebes—now lost to floods and time. Despite centuries of damage, the statues remain an awe-inspiring sight, especially at sunrise, when the light casts golden hues

One of the statues became legendary in the Greco-Roman era, known to “sing” or make a mysterious sound at dawn—believed by ancient tourists to be the voice of Memnon, a hero of the Trojan War. This phenomenon made the site one of the most visited and written about landmarks in the ancient world.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Pavillon Winter Luxor
Al Hambra Hotel
EL Gezira Gardens Hotel
Cleopatra Hotel Luxor
Sonesta St. George Hotel - Luxor
Steigenberger Resort Achti
Al Moudira Hotel
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Pyramids Luxor Hotel
Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
Iberotel Luxor by JAZ
Egyptian Experience Resort Luxor

and 9 more pickup points

8am Please contact the local supplier for exact pick up time (contact details can be found on your voucher).

Using your ticket

Please note: entrance tickets not included. For this experience the (additional costs (please note that these can be paid only or withe Card ) and you Tour guide will help you to get your Entrance fee.

(Optional) If you wish to add morning hot air balloon to your Luxor tour, we can do so for you the price is $ 65 per person .

Airport pick up cost 12 us per person one way .

TRAVEL TIP: Due to very low wages, "Baksheesh" or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance.