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Explore Luxor Day ToursPrivate Deir el-Shelwit, Medinet Habu & Malkata Tour
Luxor Southern West Bank, Luxor, Egypt
Duration
About 4.5 to 5.5 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
Take a focused half-day through Luxor’s southern West Bank, combining the Temple of Medinet Habu with the quieter Isis sanctuary of Deir el-Shelwit and the archaeological landscape of Malkata. This private route is for travellers who want a more local, site-specific view of western Thebes instead of repeating the Valley of the Kings circuit.
Medinet Habu is the anchor site. Deir el-Shelwit and the Malkata remains are access-dependent and are confirmed for the travel date, so the final sequence stays truthful to current opening and site conditions.
Itinerary
- Meet at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise and cross to the southern West Bank.
- Visit Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, with time for its preserved courts, reliefs and fortified enclosure.
- Continue to Deir el-Shelwit, the Greco-Roman sanctuary of Isis, subject to opening, final entry and access conditions.
- Explore the Malkata archaeological landscape and surviving palace remains where access permits, with an explanation of its place in the New Kingdom landscape.
- Return to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
Public price
- 1 guest: US$150 per person
- 2 guests: US$95 per person
- 3-4 guests: US$70 per person
- 5-8 guests: US$55 per person
Good to know
This is an enquire-first private tour of about 4.5 to 5.5 hours. Medinet Habu opening and admission, Deir el-Shelwit access, Malkata access, walking needs, weather and the final site sequence are confirmed for the travel date. This base route does not include the Ramesseum, Deir el-Medina, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens or lunch. Premium tickets and any alternative site are separate unless stated in the final confirmation.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Visit the well-preserved Temple of Medinet Habu.
- Explore Deir el-Shelwit, a quieter sanctuary of Isis, subject to access.
- Read the Malkata palace landscape in the wider southern West Bank setting.
- Travel with a private Egyptologist and access-aware planning.
- Keep the route separate from the Ramesseum and Deir el-Medina product.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Go deeper into the southern West Bank beyond the standard tomb circuit.
- Compare the preserved Ramesside monument at Medinet Habu with a smaller Isis sanctuary.
- Connect Malkata's palace landscape to the broader story of ancient western Thebes.
- Keep access-dependent sites honest and confirm them before travel.
Itinerary
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Pickup and southern West Bank crossing
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise and cross to the southern West Bank for a focused half-day route.
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Medinet Habu
Explore the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, known for its preserved enclosure and carved scenes, subject to opening and final entry conditions.
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Deir el-Shelwit
Visit the smaller Greco-Roman sanctuary of Isis, subject to access and opening conditions on the date.
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Malkata landscape and return
Read the surviving palace landscape of Malkata where access permits, then return to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the listed route.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard Medinet Habu admission where open and included in the final confirmation.
- Deir el-Shelwit and Malkata access where open and included in the final confirmation.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks.
- Premium or separately ticketed access.
- The Ramesseum, Deir el-Medina, Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service, entrance, language or pickup outside the stated route and inclusions.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$150 per person
2 guests
US$95 per person
3-4 guests
US$70 per person
5-8 guests
US$55 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service. A 25% deposit secures your booking; the balance schedule is stated in your booking 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
- This is an enquire-first private route. Medinet Habu opening and admission, Deir el-Shelwit access, Malkata access, walking needs, weather and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. The base route is separate from the Ramesseum and Deir el-Medina product; premium tickets and any alternative site are separate unless stated in the final confirmation.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
Is this the same as the Ramesseum and Deir el-Medina tour?
No. This is a southern West Bank route to Medinet Habu, Deir el-Shelwit and the Malkata landscape. The Ramesseum and Deir el-Medina are separate products.
Is Deir el-Shelwit always open?
Opening, final entry and local access are confirmed for the travel date. If access changes, the final confirmed route and price are agreed before booking.
What is included at Malkata?
The base service includes an orientation to the archaeological landscape and surviving remains where access permits. Any separately ticketed or restricted area is confirmed separately.
How long does this southern West Bank tour take?
Allow about 4.5 to 5.5 hours from pickup to return, depending on your pickup point, walking pace, access conditions and the final site sequence.
