Private guided tour King Tut tomb Historical Tour in Luxor

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About this activity

Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mystery of King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19.You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Also, visit other important monuments in the East and West Bank. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mystery of this famous pharaoh.

you will enjoy the Valley of the Kings There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses V , the Tomb of Ramses lll, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir elBahari) Afterwards the Colossi of Memnon.After lunch you continue your day tour to Karnak Temples

This tour includes Private qualified Egyptologist tour guide, air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, hotel pick up and drop off.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 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 (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Lunch
Included: Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Total entrance fees to mentioned sites

Itinerary

Luxor Travels

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Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mystery of Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mystery of this famous pharaoh.

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a full guided trip of about 8 hours.

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), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.

Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. He was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tut.

You will be taken to a restaurant in the West Bank to enjoy an excellent Egyptian lunch.

After lunch you continue your day tour to Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor. There you can admire the Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake The next stop will be at Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. There you will see statues of Ramses the Great and the Avenue of Sphinxes.

After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.

This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, lunch, hotel pick up and drop off.
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)

10 min Admission not included

Enjoy guided tour to explore the mysteries of ancient mythology, such as the mystery of King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings

2 hours Admission not included

Valley of the Kings. Also, visit other important royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Tomb of Ramses III

10 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 Merenptah

15 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 .
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

10 min Admission not included

The Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
The Karnak Temple

one hour Admission not included

Karnak you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
Obelisk of Thutmoses I

10 min Admission not included

The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,

10 min Admission not included

The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,
Tomb of Merenptah

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Temple of Merenptah, Luxor, Egypt
El-Assasif Tombs

Passing by

El-Assasif Tombs, Luxor, Egypt
Valley of the Nobles

Passing by

Valley of the Nobles
Tomb of Ramses VI

Passing by

Tomb of Ramses VI
Howard Carter House

Passing by

Howard Carter House
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)

Passing by

Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
Temple of Amun

2 hours Admission not included

Temple of Amun,also known as Temple of Karnak complex
Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak

10 min Admission not included

Temple of Ramesses III also known as Karnak temple
Tomb of Ramases IX

15 min Admission not included

Tomb of Ramases IX, Valley of the Kings
Mummification Museum

Passing by

Mummification Museum
Stop 21

30 min Admission not included

Egyptian lunch at the best Restaurant in Luxor .

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Pavillon Winter Luxor
Karnak Hotel
El Salam Hotel
EL Gezira Gardens Hotel
Luxor Temple View
McDonald's
Bob Marley House Sherief Hotel Luxor
Luxor Guest House
KFC
Cleopatra Hotel Luxor
Sonesta St. George Hotel - Luxor
Bob Marley Peace & Boomerang Hotel

and 12 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Please note: entrance tickets not included. For this experience the additional costs are EGP 1500 per person (please note that these can be paid only or withe Card )

(Optional) If you wish to add Luxor hot air balloon to your Luxor tour, we can do so for you the price is $ 85 per person .

Airport pick up cos 13 usd 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.