Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon in Luxor, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt

Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon

Outty Ranking 68 5.0 · 10 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $45
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68/100

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Is Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon worth booking?

Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon is a 5-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $45 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
5/5 (10)
Duration
5 hours
From
$45 per person

Guided tour tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings and Necropolis of Thebes, the Temple of Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari,, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak and Luxor Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

What you get

    About this experience

    Guided tour tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings and Necropolis of Thebes, the Temple of Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari,, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak and Luxor Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
    • Qualified Egyptologist guide

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Entrance fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Luxor Travels

      Private full day tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings and Necropolis of Thebes, the Temple of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak and Luxor Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle. This helps travelers find and book your experience, including at the destination. In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a full guided trip of about 8 hours. First you will be transported to Karnak in the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples and is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt. After Karnak you will be taken to Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. Then, you will have a break to enjoy lunch. After lunch, you will visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This is a must-see for Luxor travelers. 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 .. Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt. After touring the sites you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor 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, hotel pick up and drop off, lunch..

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    2. Valley of the Kings

      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 .Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor.

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Tomb of Ramses III

      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’

      25 minutes here · Admission not included

    4. Tomb of Ramases IX

      Tomb of King Ramesses lX was the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. His name prior to assuming the crown was Amonhirkhopshef. He was the fifth son of Ramesses III and was appointed to the position of crown prince by the twenty-second year of his father's reign when all four of his elder brothers predeceased his promotion to crown prince . The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.

      25 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. Tomb of Merenptah

      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 .

      25 minutes here · Admission not included

    6. Temple of Hatshepsut

      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 .

      40 minutes here · Admission not included

    7. Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)

      Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut), Luxor, Egypt

      25 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Before you book

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

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

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

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    5 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    10 verified traveler reviews for Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    AliFabL · July 2021

    Amazing from front to end

    Amazing! Very customized and knowledgeable. Ragab and his team are very responsive and good at customizing tours. The tour guide we had was hands down the best and most knowledgeable one during about two months in Africa. Could not be happier! Would highly recommend to book a tour with Luxor travels :)

    Response from the operator: Dear valued guests, Thank you for your review! We are grateful that you took the time to share your feedback with us and that you entrusted us with arranging your day tour in Luxor. Great to hear we were able to customize according to your wishes and that you considered our guide to be the best tour guide you've had during your travels; this really means a lot to us! Sincerely, Ragab El Motgalye

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    kathleenkamara · February 2020

    Perfect

    I know there’s a lot of similar tours but I can assure and guarantee this is the best one! Thank you Khalid again for the great tour

    Response from the operator: Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for sharing your recent travel experiences in such detail. We always strive to deliver the best service possible and to offer our guests a great experience. So it is very motivating to hear we were able to do exactly that. We will make sure to share your feedback with our entire team, and especially our guide Khalid. Thank you! Sincerely, Ragab El Motgalye

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    Thehadmatter · February 2020

    Awesome full day tour

    Our guide, Khalid, did a great job sharing the history of Egypt with us. Out of the four tours we've taken while here, Khalid was by far the most informative guide. He also took amazing pictures for us. Karnak Temple is massive but we got plenty of time to roam and take pictures. The tombs at the Valley of the Kings were incredible. King Tut's tomb is incredibly small, so if you pay the extra 300£ to see it, don't get your hopes too high. Lunch wasn't bad either. It was a great tour.

    Response from the operator: Dear valued guests, We really appreciate your feedback on your recent day tour to Luxor and on your tour guide. We are always happy to arrange a great and memorable tour, and we are also glad to help our guests by taking some great photos to remember their trip by. Thank you! Sincerely, Ragab El Motgalye

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    trdouglas · February 2020

    Khalid is the master!

    Incredible! We had an egyptomogist with a masters degree as our guide, Khalid! He was so thorough in his history of each person and timelines. We finally understood how the people and stories we have already heard about, fit into a chronological time line. The sites were breath taking. Massive and still with original paintings. Khalid is great at taking beautiful pictures and answering any questions.

    Response from the operator: Dear valued guests, Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your positive feedback. Khalid is very pleased to hear your compliments. It was our pleasure to arrange your day tour in Luxor and to show you around all the beautiful tombs and monuments. Thank you once again and we would be very happy to welcome you back another time. Sincerely, Ragab El Motgalye

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    alicemP5898UO · February 2020

    Mrs McDonald

    Private tour of west and east bank including Karnak, valley of the kings, temple of Hatshepsut and many more. Also a trip across the Nile and lunch over looking the Nile and the city. It was a very fast paced trip but that was just what me and husband wanted. To see khaild all the amazing sites of Luxor in one day. Our guide was fantastic, he had planned all the timing for all the attractions to prefection. We saw all the sites at there quietest times. He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and also a great photographer and knew all the best places to take the best pictures. If you are looking to see the best of Luxor in a short amount of time I would highly recommend this tour. It’s tiring but totally worth it.

    Response from the operator: Dear valued guests, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to write us a review on TripAdvisor. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. We are so thankful to hear your compliments for our guide Khalid and your recommendation. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Ragab El Motgalye

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    Good to know

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

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Luxor Travels, who run 13 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.8.

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    Why this scores 68

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)45
    Booking momentum (14% weight)38
    Value for money (12% weight)62
    Listing quality (10% weight)70
    Local standing (8% weight)56
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon 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 Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon take?

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    Plan for about 5 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 Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 10 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 Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon?

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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 Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon?

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    Around 4 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon 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 Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut, Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor (Private), Private Half day Tour to West bank. 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 Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Transport by air-conditioned vehicle; and Qualified Egyptologist guide. Not included: Gratuities; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 17 listed pickup locations in and around Luxor. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon offered in?

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    It is offered in Arabic and English. 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 Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon?

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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.

    What happens to Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon 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 Private Guided tour Valley of the King ,Queen Hatshepsut, &Memnon?

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    Across 10 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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