Luxor Ancient Sites Private Tour with Lunch
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Medinet Habu temple complex
- Discover the tombs in the Valley of Nobles
- Visit the artisans' village of Deir el-Madina
- Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch
- Learn from an expert guide about ancient Egyptian history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation to Medinet Habu, Valley of Nobles, and Deir el-Madina
- Expert guide providing historical insights
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
Begin your trip with a pick-up from your hotel to head to the West Bank of Luxor
Move to Medinet Habu, where the burial temple of Ramses III can be found, one of the city's most important religious monuments. Its entrance is 63 meters wide and 22 meters tall and bears a representation of the Pharoah himself punishing some prisoners.
then continue to the Valley of the Nobles, where you can find more than 500 tombs belonging to the members of the Egyptian aristocracy. We'll take a look inside a number of the tombs to admire their decoration: having been less attractive to grave robbers, they tend to be much better preserved than the royal tombs.
Then our guide will take you to the final stop which is Deir el-Medina is an ancient Egyptian village that was home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings
After finish the visit, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location.
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
- The tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Gratuities for the guide are not included and are at your discretion.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Solid tour
Nice tour. Valley of the workers is underrated. Requires lots of walking and steep stairs but the payoff is beautiful. Driver did a good job navigating traffic. Lunch is fair for the price. Guide Michael did a good job explaining the history. Habu temple is amazing.
Good experience
I had a great time with my guide Mohamed and my taxi driver, and we talked about lots of topics related to ancient Egypt I had a great time with my guide Mohamed and my taxi driver, and we talked about lots of topics related to ancient Egypt. A good experience
Experience with Tomb Tour
We had an enjoyable time with Pola for the tomb tour. He given us time to take beautiful photo inside the tomb. He was able to explained the meaning from the wall drawing
Very nice tour of not so common tombs and places
We visited these 3 sites and it was very good to see the contrasts of how the common people lived and how their tombs were (compared to the Kings') . I think it is worth a visit if you want to see more of Luxor. Our guide (Abanob) was very knowledgeable and helpful and shared a few stories from the people and what they did while building the tombs of the kings. The only thing is that we took the day before another tour with the same company and got lunch at the same place (not that the food was bad, but it was the same food), and maybe since it was just half a day tour, there were some areas that felt rushed. Although we did get time to see on our own.
Mahmoud haggag the best ever
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, providing detailed explanations about the history, construction, and significance of the tombs. Walking through the valley, we learned about the intricate burial rituals and the beliefs surrounding the afterlife in ancient Egypt. The highlight was, of course, entering some of the most well-preserved tombs. The vibrant wall paintings inside were astonishing.