Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch

Luxor, Egypt
Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch - Image 1 Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch - Image 2 Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch - Image 3 Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch - Image 4 Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch - Image 5 Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch - Image 6 Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch - Image 7 Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch - Image 8 Private tour West Bank Luxor: Valley of the Queens, Nobles, lunch - Image 9
Get Planning! →

Of course the most famous sites on the West Bank of Luxor are the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and the temple of Medinet Habu but if you have the time, be sure to book this tour where you will visit some phenomenal sites and get more in-depth information.

The Tombs of the Nobles are the burial grounds of some of the mighty courtiers and persons of the ancient city, you will find beautifully decorated tombs with enchanting colors.

Deir el-Medina, also called Valley of the Artisans, is an ancient Egyptian workers' village that was home to the craftsmen who worked the tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

The Valley of the Queens has more than 90 known tombs, usually consisting of an entrance passage, a few short halls, and a sarcophagus chamber. The famous tomb of Nefertari can also be visited with the purchase of an extra ticket.

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Tombs of the Nobles, Thebes, Al Asasif Egypt

The Tombs of the Nobles on the West Bank of Luxor are the burial grounds of some of the mighty courtiers and persons of the ancient city. Nestled in the foothills opposite the Ramesseum are more than 400 tombs of Nobles from the 6th Dynasty to the Greco-Roman period .
These tombs are some of the least visited attractions on the West Bank but are definitely worth a visit, you will find beautifully decorated tombs with enchanting colors.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina), Deir el-Medina, Luxor Egypt

Deir el-Medina, also called Valley of the Artisans, on Luxor's West Bank is an ancient Egyptian workers' village that was home to the craftsmen who worked the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. During the 18th to 20th Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Egypt the workmen who lived in Deir el Medina included the stonemasons who excavated the royal tombs in the limestone hills and cliffs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, as well as the sculptors, drafters and painters who decorated the excavated tombs. .
The settlement was founded by Amenhotep I (circa 1541-1520 BCE) and was occupied during the 19th and 20th Dynasty.
The small temple in Deir el-Medina is a Ptolemaic temple. It was dedicated to goddesses Hathor and Maat.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Valley of the Queens, Luxor Egypt

The Valley of the Queens is, just like the Valley of the Kings, a burial place of the New Kingdom from ancient Egypt. In the Valley of the Queens there were mainly queens and royal children buried but also nobles from the New Kingdom had a part for their tombs here.
Because the rock structure in the Valley of the Queens is very grainy, they used a different way of working than in the Valley of the Kings, they used lime paste (muna) to smear on the walls.
There are more than 90 known tombs, usually consisting of an entrance passage, a few short halls, and a sarcophagus chamber.
The famous tomb of Nefertari can also be visited with the purchase of an extra ticket.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Malkata House - apartments & restaurant, Near the, temple of Medinat Habu, البعيرات، القرنة، محافظة الأقصر 85111, Egypt

Enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch at Malkata House with views of the desert and Valley of the Queens

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Egyptologist guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation

Exclusions

  • Tips
  • All entrance tickets, a small amount per site

Additional information

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Service animals allowed
  • Stroller accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Operates

See Availability

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Outdoor Activities Culture Tours by Duration Sightseeing Tours Tours & Sightseeing Bus Tours Archaeology Tours Private Sightseeing Tours Walking Tours Historical Tours Day Trips Half-day Tours

Checkout these other experiences on Plan Harmony