Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples
Luxor, Egypt

Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples

Outty Ranking 63 4.8 · 6 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $45
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63/100

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4.8/5

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Is Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples worth booking?

Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples is a 4-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $45 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
63 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (6)
Duration
4 hours
From
$45 per person

Visit the Valley of the Queens in the West Bank, where many queens are buried. This valley is magnified by the grandeur of the buildings utilized for burial. Visit one of Luxor’s most impressive ancient sites, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramses II, the Ramesseum. Get a first-hand peek at the site’s picturesque ruins, including a towering memorial statue of the king himself. Then, you will visit Medinat Habu. It is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite the modern city of Luxor. The tour includes comfortable, door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your Luxor hotel or the cruise port.

What you get

    About this experience

    Visit the Valley of the Queens in the West Bank, where many queens are buried. This valley is magnified by the grandeur of the buildings utilized for burial. Visit one of Luxor’s most impressive ancient sites, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramses II, the Ramesseum. Get a first-hand peek at the site’s picturesque ruins, including a towering memorial statue of the king himself. Then, you will visit Medinat Habu. It is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite the modern city of Luxor. The tour includes comfortable, door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your Luxor hotel or the cruise port.

    What's included

    Included

    • Lunch ( optional )
    • A professional Egyptologist guide
    • Bottled water
    • Entrance fees ( optional )
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off in LUXOR
    • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Today, You will Uncover the mysteries behind Luxor West Bank. You will explore the history and culture of ancient Egyptian with your knowledgeable guide. Your first stop of the day will be the valley of the Queens. It is a rock cut tomb were excavated to be the burial tombs for the new kingdom queens and royal family, Which contains 110 tombs and chambers decorated with colorful scenes of ancient Egyptian mythologies, beliefs and funerary rituals. Despite the name, the rugged Valley of the Queens doesn’t just house the tombs of ancient pharaohs’ wives: Their children and some high officials are buried here too. Four of the 70-odd graves are open: the tombs of Nefertari, Titi, Khaemwaset, and Amenherkhepshef. There is an extra charge to visit Nefertari’s tomb.

      90 minutes here

    2. Temple of Medinat Habu

      Then, you will visit Medinat Habu. It is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite the modern city of Luxor, Egypt. Although other structures are located within the area, the location is today associated almost exclusively with the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III The temple, some 150m long, is of orthodox design and resembles the mortuary temple of Ramesses II (the Ramesseum). You will also be able to visit some other temples inside Habu Temple, such as the Temple of Amun dating to the 18th Dynasty, built by Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. It has undergone many alterations and modifications over the years. You will be returned to your hotel in Luxor.

      90 minutes here

    3. Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)

      Then, drive to the Ramesseum Temple. Explore the mortuary temple that was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II, from the king’s massive, 62-foot (19-mt) memorial statue to a series of intricate reliefs depicting battles and festival scenes. As well as depictions of the afterlife. Now is the time to return to the same pick-up location. end of services.

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Car+ Guide+ Entry fees+ Lunch

      All inclusive Pickup included

    • Car+ Guide+ Entry fees

      Lunch is not included Pickup included

    • Only Car & Guide

      Car and Guide only Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ar, de, pt, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Bastet Travel

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Entry Fees and Lunch are included only if chosen while booking.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    6 verified traveler reviews for Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Krzysztof_J · March 2026

    Well organised trip....

    Well organised trip. Excellent guide Esraa Ahmed made the sightseeing a brilliant experience. Make sure to ask for her.

    via Viator

    L5511GBallans · December 2025

    Great West Bank Tour

    We had a wonderful tour With Noha! She was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. She suggested that we visit some sites which we had not heard about when booking, and these added greatly to our experience. We enjoyed every minute. The driver was also good and the vehicle was very clean and nice. We would like to have Noha as a guide if we return again to Egypt some day.

    Response from the operator: Dear valuable guest, We really appreciate your nice words and feedback. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience in Egypt with Bastet Travel. Your surprising review made our day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our guests happy but we can only do it thanks to amazing guests like you. Thanks again and we wish to see you again in Egypt to offer a more fabulous tour. Sincerely The whole team at "Bastet Travel". Cell Phone/ Whatsapp: - (+20) 1550191399 , Have a wonderful day!

    via Tripadvisor

    repinique · November 2025

    A worthwhile trip if you have the time

    Mohammed the guide and the driver Ahmed were very nice. Mohammed was well educated on the history of the places we visited. The highlight would have been the valley of the queens but unfortunately, the main tomb of Nefertiti is closed for maintenance. Lunch was nice and enjoyable and afterwards they dropped us back to our hotel.

    Response from the operator: Dear valuable guest, We really appreciate your nice words and feedback. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience in Egypt with Bastet Travel. Your surprising review made our day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our guests happy but we can only do it thanks to amazing guests like you. Thanks again and we wish to see you again in Egypt to offer a more fabulous tour. Sincerely The whole team at "Bastet Travel". Cell Phone/ Whatsapp: - (+20) 1550191399 , Have a wonderful day!

    via Tripadvisor

    Thomas_T · January 2025

    A great learning...

    A great learning experience. Guide was well versed in Egyptology and did his best to explain the meanings behind the wonderful artwork of the ancient temples.

    Response from the operator: Dear valuable guest, We really appreciate your nice words and feedback. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience in Egypt with Bastet Travel. Your surprising review made our day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our guests happy but we can only do it thanks to amazing guests like you. Thanks again and we wish to see you again in Egypt to offer a more fabulous tour. Sincerely The whole team at "Bastet Travel". Cell Phone/ Whatsapp: - (+20) 1550191399 , Have a wonderful day!

    via Viator

    Dreamer53372938041 · December 2024

    Exploring the Magnificent Ramesseum Temple

    The Ramesseum was such a fascinating site. The towering statue of Ramses II really impressed me. It’s incredible to think of how grand the mortuary temple once was, and the ruins tell such a rich story.

    Response from the operator: Dear valuable guest, We really appreciate your nice words and feedback. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience in Egypt with Bastet Travel. Your surprising review made our day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our guests happy but we can only do it thanks to amazing guests like you. Thanks again and we wish to see you again in Egypt to offer a more fabulous tour. Sincerely The whole team at "Bastet Travel". Cell Phone/ Whatsapp: - (+20) 1550191399 , Have a wonderful day!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $45 to $192
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Bastet Travel, who run 15 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.2.

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    Why this scores 63

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)89
    Review evidence (18% weight)37
    Booking momentum (14% weight)26
    Value for money (12% weight)53
    Listing quality (10% weight)83
    Local standing (8% weight)49
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Luxor.

    How much does Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples cost?

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    Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Luxor usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples take?

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    Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Luxor is not rushed.

    Is Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Luxor, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Luxor can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Luxor and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Luxor within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Luxor?

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    On Outty we rank every Luxor experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Half day Tour to West bank, Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut, Full Day Tour of Luxor private. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Luxor?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Luxor?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples?

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    Included: Lunch ( optional ); A professional Egyptologist guide; Bottled water; Entrance fees ( optional ); and Hotel pickup and drop-off in LUXOR. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 175 listed pickup locations in and around Luxor. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples offered in?

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    It is offered in Arabic, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Luxor. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples?

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    Across 6 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Luxor Day Tour to Valley of the Queens, Habu & Ramesseum Temples?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Car+ Guide+ Entry fees+ Lunch, Car+ Guide+ Entry fees, Only Car & Guide. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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