Ancient Egypt Mysteries: Exploration of King Tut's &Queen Nefertari's Tombs

Embark on an 8-hour guided tour to explore the mysteries of ancient Egypt, including the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Queen Nefertari. Discover the wonders of Karnak Temples and delve into the mythology of these ancient sights.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tomb of Queen Nefertari - The Tomb of Queen Nefertari is open for a limited time and to a limited number of visitors. Your Egyptologist tour guide will accompany you on a journey back in time to uncover the secrets of these renowned royals.

Queen Nefertari, located in the Valley of the Queens, was one of the most celebrated queens of ancient times, on par with Nefertiti and Cleopatra. She was the cherished wife of King Ramses the Great, who built her the most beautifully adorned and magnificent tomb in the Valley of the Queens as a testament to his love.

  • Valley of the Kings - Visit the Valley of the Kings and explore other significant royal tombs in the area.
  • Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut) - Embark on an 8-hour guided tour to delve into the mysteries of ancient mythology, including the enigma of King Tutankhamun, the world’s most famous king. This young monarch from the New Kingdom ascended the throne at around 10 years old and passed away at just 19. You’ll have the opportunity to come face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
  • Tomb of Merenptah - In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the creator god of Memphis, patron of craftsmen and architects. The falcon form of this deity was placed in tombs to accompany and protect the deceased on their journey to the West of Luxor. Tomb 8, located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial site of Pharaoh Merneptah, son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret. Discovered by Howard Carter in 1903, this tomb features fewer lateral rooms but significantly taller corridors and chambers. Merneptah abandoned the jogged axis design used since Horemheb’s time, opting for a single-axis layout with a notably wider entrance.
  • Tomb of Ramses III - The tomb of Ramesses III, known as KV 11, is a complex structure in the Valley of the Kings. Renowned since antiquity, its stunning decorations include colorful painted sunken reliefs with traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates, etc.) and depictions of Ramses before the gods. Unique to this tomb are the secular scenes in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showcasing foreign tributes, detailed pottery from the Aegean, the royal armory, boats, and blind harpists, earning it the nickname ‘Tomb of the Harpers.’
  • Luxor Travels - Experience an unforgettable day exploring the mysteries of ancient kings and queens, including King Tutankhamun, the world’s most famous king. This young monarch from the New Kingdom ascended the throne at around 10 years old and passed away at just 19. You’ll have the chance to come face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Additionally, visit other significant royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens, such as the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, open for a limited time to a select number of visitors. Your Egyptologist tour guide will take you back in time to reveal the secrets of these famous royals.

In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your central Luxor hotel or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a fully guided 6-hour trip. First, you’ll be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There, you’ll visit four royal tombs, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, Merenptah, and King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only nearly intact tomb discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by Howard Carter. While Tut’s famous golden mask is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, here you can marvel at the royal mummy of the young king. After visiting the tombs, you’ll be taken to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty. The next stop is the Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens. She was one of the most celebrated queens of ancient times, on par with Nefertiti and Cleopatra, and the beloved wife of King Ramses the Great. To express his love, King Ramses built her the most beautifully decorated and splendid tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III, father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tut. After touring the sites, you’ll be transported back to your hotel 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.

  • Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak - Visit Karnak, home to one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, the Karnak Temples complex on Luxor’s East Bank. This complex, built over various reigns, features the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the Temple of Amun adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenhotep III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak stands out as one of Egypt’s most beautiful ancient monuments.
  • Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - After visiting the tombs, you’ll be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.
  • Tomb of Ramesses IX - The Tomb of King Ramesses IX, the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, was originally named Amonhirkhopshef. He was the fifth son of Ramesses III and was appointed crown prince in the twenty-second year of his father’s reign after the death of his four elder brothers.

The tomb is richly decorated, with vibrant colors and intricate details, including a ceiling mural of the goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, and despite some deterioration, the tomb remains one of the most elaborately adorned.

  • Colossi of Memnon - Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III (1391-1353 BC). Enjoy a lunch break at a restaurant with a Nile view on the West Bank.
  • Temple of Amun - Also known as the Karnak Temples, this complex on Luxor’s East Bank is considered one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces. It features the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the Temple of Amun adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenhotep III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is one of Egypt’s most stunning ancient monuments.
  • Obelisk of Thutmose I - The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I.
  • Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut - The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I.
  • Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) - The Ramesseum, or Mortuary Temple of Ramses II, located in Luxor’s Nile River Valley.
  • Tomb of Ramses IV - The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings stands out for its spectacular design. The hieroglyphics on the walls depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and Book of the Night. The vibrant blue and white colors inside the burial chamber highlight the rose-colored granite sarcophagus. A beautiful scene of the goddess Nut on the ceiling shows her swallowing the sun, which travels through her stomach before being reborn.

The tomb is richly decorated, with vibrant colors and intricate details, including a ceiling mural of the goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, and despite some deterioration, the tomb remains one of the most elaborately adorned.

  • Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple, located in Luxor’s Nile River Valley.
  • Temple of Karnak - After lunch, you’ll be transported to Karnak on Luxor’s East Bank. This complex, built over various reigns, features the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the Temple of Amun adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenhotep III, and the Sacred Lake.

After touring the sites, you’ll be transported back to your Luxor hotel 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, and lunch.

  • Howard Carter House - The Howard Carter House, located in Luxor’s Nile River Valley.
  • Tomb of Merenptah - The Temple of Merenptah, located in Luxor’s Nile River Valley.
  • Temple of Seti I - The Temple of Seti I, located in Luxor’s Nile River Valley.
  • Tomb of Ramses VI - The Tomb of Ramses VI, located in Luxor’s Nile River Valley.
  • Valley of the Nobles - The Valley of the Nobles, located in Luxor’s Nile River Valley.
  • مطعم افريقيا Africa Restaurant - Enjoy an Egyptian lunch at the best restaurant in Luxor.
  • Mummification Museum - The Mummification Museum, located in Luxor’s Nile River Valley.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included
  • All entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • Before the tour you have the possibility of optional hot air ballooning (additional cost ).
Additional Information

Enjoy an 8-hour guided tour delving into the mysteries of ancient mythology, including the enigma of King Tutankhamun, the world’s most renowned pharaoh. This young ruler from the New Kingdom ascended the throne at about 10 years old and passed away at just 19. You’ll have the opportunity to come face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Additionally, visit other significant royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens, such as the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, which is currently open for a limited time and to a limited number of visitors. Be awed by the magnificent Karnak Temples and stroll among its numerous columns. Your Egyptologist tour guide will accompany you, transporting you back in time to uncover the ancient mythology of these remarkable sites.

This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Airport transfers (return transfer can be added for additional cost of $30…
Location
Tomb of Queen Nefertari
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Eric_d
Dec 31, 2022
Our guide Abdul was awesome - Abdul was awesome. We had a great time. The sights were amazing but the tour guide really brought it all to life.
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Karen_s
Dec 7, 2022
Nefertiti’s tomb - Thanks to my guide, I had Nefertiti tomb to myself for more than the allotted time of 10 minutes. This tomb was by far the most amazing in either the Valley of the Kings or Queens.
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Lara
Jun 12, 2022
Khalid is extremely knowledgeable. He is an Egyptologist that has so many details about the sites. Car had very cold AC - Khalid is very knowledgeable and knows so many facts. He is an Egyptologist that is obviously very proud of his heritage. We learned so much today. The driver, also Khalid was very good, always right there waiting with the brand new car that had awesome AC. Lunch was plentiful and delicious. Khalid knew exactly when the timing was good for entrance to each site, minimizing crowd exposure. I actually toured Nefertari’s tomb ALL alone. It was surreal. No other tourists. Very good experience. Recommend to everyone!
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Straussfamilytravels
Apr 10, 2022
Visit to the Valley of the King's and Queen's - Nefertari's tomb was the highlight. Our guide Ahmed Eziz was great at changing the itinerary to avoid the crowds so we didn't have to wait too long in line at the tombs. Ahmed was also very good at providing a lot of information but keeping a good pace so the kids didn't get bored. Lunch was included and it was the best meal we have had in our 10 days in Egypt.
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423khaoulab
Dec 4, 2021
Outstanding - My husband and I the greatest time with our tour guide Ahmed Aziz he was very helpful with everything, very open minded and so easy to talk to ! He explained everything to us Ian’s answered all our questions, and this tour wouldn’t be the same without him ! I recommend him 10000% if you ever want to go on a tour in Luxor whether it’s for a day or more Ahmed will be your perfect choice 🙏🏻 We will for sure be coming back for a longer trip with Luxor Tours !
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Sarah
Sep 2, 2021
Beautiful tombs - This tour was amazing! I feel like I saw most of the highlights of Luxor. I really wanted to see Nefertari’s tomb, which did not disappoint — it was so well preserved that it looks like it was painted just yesterday. My guide Ash was great; he very informative and answered all my questions. And lunch was pretty good. I’d suggest this tour to anyone, particularly if you want to see Nefertari’s tomb!
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385justinn
Feb 26, 2020
Fantastic Tour - We were lucky to have Ahmed as our guide, as he was incredibly knowledgeable. As a trained guide with nearly twenty years experience, he was able to explain all of the sites, with very interesting stories, and easily answered all of our questions. Everything was made easy, as we were picked up from the train station, and dropped off at our hotel afterwards. Lunch was also included, and very delicious. I highly recommend this tour!
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Hannah
Jan 4, 2020
Totally worth it! - We went on this tour in October 2019 and while the day was busy, it was totally worth it to see everything! Nefertaris tomb was one of the highlights of our entire trip. Our guide explained each site well, gave us plenty of time at each, and gave us enough freedom to explore on our own. A lot of the tours don’t include the queens valley or nefertaris tomb, but it is SO worth the admission for the beautiful intact artwork. Our guide also brought us to see some alabaster vase making and paper making as well as offered an opportunity for a Nile boat ride and an excellent lunch.
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Marco
Nov 5, 2019
Not to be missed - I just come back from this hour tour and I feel the tour lasted for days after all the things I visited. If you go to Luxor you HAVE to take this tour and visit Nefertari tomb. Everything else on the tour is great (Tut tomb, King's Valley, Temple of Hatshepsut, ...) and you'll enjoy your time. But you'll fall in love with the beautiful Queen. The tomb is so well preserved and the paintings so vivid that you will feel she is still there with you welcoming into her sacred place. Khalid, my guide, proved to be a very knowledgeable and nice guy, always ready to provide useful information and precious details about ancient history and local culture. And together with the driver, they supported all of my needs. The pace was just perfect and I've never felt under pressure. His descriptions and mood so passionate that I could almost live those events and see those places. And even during the visit to a market place I've never felt forced to buy anything, but I was just welcomed as a respected guest. Do yourself a favour and take this tour. Thank me later.
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Carrick22018
Jun 12, 2018
Highlights were Queen Hatshepsut and Karnak temples - Ragas was very knowledgeable and informative. He clearly new his subject and enhanced the tour experience
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