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Explore Luxor ToursPrivate Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu & Ramesseum Tour
Luxor West Bank, Luxor, Egypt
Duration
About 8 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
This private full-day Luxor West Bank tour visits the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina and the Ramesseum in one coherent archaeological route. Allow approximately 7.5 to 8 hours from pickup to return. The service includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking Egyptologist, standard admission to the four listed sites, lunch and bottled water, with pickup from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
The route is designed for travellers who want to look beyond the classic Valley of the Kings circuit. It moves from royal burial traditions to the monumental temple of Ramesses III, the community of the artisans who made the royal tombs, and the memorial temple of Ramesses II. Separately ticketed tombs, including the Tomb of Queen Nefertari when open, are optional and must be checked for the requested date. Read our guide to Luxor West Bank sites beyond the Valley of the Kings if you want to understand why this route fits together.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Explore the Valley of the Queens with the standard tombs open on the day of your visit.
- Study the monumental gateways and well-preserved reliefs of Medinet Habu.
- Pause for an included lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
- Visit Deir el-Medina, the village and tomb area of the royal artisans.
- See the Ramesseum and the fallen colossus of Ramesses II.
- Travel privately with an English-speaking Egyptologist and air-conditioned vehicle.
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- Keep separately ticketed tombs as optional add-ons, confirmed only after access and price checks.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Connect four complementary West Bank sites in a clear historical sequence.
- Give Medinet Habu and the Ramesseum enough time to be understood.
- Add the artisans' community at Deir el-Medina instead of repeating the classic West Bank circuit.
- Keep the pace flexible with private transport and a dedicated Egyptologist.
- Use lunch and a realistic full-day duration to create a more comfortable experience.
Itinerary
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Pickup and Valley of the Queens
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise and cross to the West Bank by private air-conditioned vehicle. Begin at the Valley of the Queens, where the standard admission covers the tombs open under the site's current rotation. Your guide introduces the royal women and princes buried here and helps you choose a comfortable sequence for the available tombs.
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Medinet Habu
Continue to Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III. Its fortified entrance, spacious courts and surviving colour make it one of the West Bank's most rewarding temple visits. The pace allows time to understand the scenes rather than treating the temple as a quick photo stop.
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Lunch
Pause for lunch at a selected local restaurant. Lunch and bottled water are included; drinks at the restaurant are not included.
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Deir el-Medina
Visit Deir el-Medina, the settlement of the skilled workers who created the royal tombs. The village remains and standard visitor route reveal how the artisans and their families lived near the royal valleys. Any tomb requiring a separate ticket is added only after current access and price are confirmed.
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Ramesseum and return
Finish at the Ramesseum, the memorial temple of Ramesses II, where the fallen colossal statue and surviving architectural fragments give a powerful sense of the king's original complex. After the visit, return privately to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise. The order may change for opening arrangements, traffic, heat or guest comfort without removing a listed inclusion.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full route.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard admission to the Valley of the Queens.
- Standard admission to Medinet Habu.
- Standard admission to Deir el-Medina.
- Standard admission to the Ramesseum.
- Lunch at a selected local restaurant.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Separately ticketed tombs, including the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, Pashedu or any other special-access tomb.
- Drinks at lunch other than the bottled water stated above.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service, entrance, language or pickup outside the confirmed quotation.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$185 per person
2 guests
US$115 per person
3-4 guests
US$95 per person
5-8 guests
US$80 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service and are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, site access and guide language. A 25% deposit secures your day tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing day tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Start time is confirmed with your hotel or Nile cruise; an earlier start is more comfortable in warmer months.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and bring water for time between the sites.
- The West Bank includes uneven paths, steps and tomb access; tell us about limited mobility or children who need a safety seat before confirmation.
- The visiting order may change for opening arrangements, traffic, heat or guest comfort while keeping the listed route intact.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is this Luxor West Bank tour?
Allow approximately 7.5 to 8 hours from pickup to return. The exact time depends on your pickup point, site access, walking pace, lunch and traffic.
Is the Tomb of Queen Nefertari included?
No. Nefertari and other separately ticketed tombs are not included in the base price. We can check current opening, availability and the official ticket price for your requested date.
Which Valley of the Queens tombs will we enter?
The standard ticket covers the tombs included in the site's current rotation. Open tombs can change, so the guide confirms the best available sequence on the day.
Is this the same as the classic Valley of the Kings tour?
No. This route focuses on the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina and the Ramesseum. It does not include the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple or the Colossi of Memnon.
Where does the tour begin and end?
Pickup and return are included from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise. Other pickup points must be checked and confirmed in the quotation.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch at a selected local restaurant and bottled water are included. Tell us about allergies or dietary requirements before confirmation.
Can the tour be adapted for children or limited mobility?
Yes, within the access limits of the sites. Tell us the travellers' ages, mobility needs and any safety-seat requirement so we can check the walking route, vehicle and suitable tomb access before confirmation.
How do I confirm the tour?
Send your date, pickup point, party size, ages and preferred guide language through our contact page. We recheck availability, current admissions and any special tomb request before issuing the dated confirmation.
