Luxor West Bank Tour: Uncover Mystery of King Tutankhamun and Valley of the Kings
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Luxor
Uncover the mystery of King Tutankhamun and explore the Valley of the Kings on a Luxor West Bank Tour. Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian history and visit the tombs of famous pharaohs.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valley of the Kings - Spend an unforgettable day delving into the enigma of Tutankhamun, the world’s most renowned 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. Accompanied by your Egyptologist tour guide, you’ll journey back in time to uncover the secrets of this famous pharaoh.

In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a fully guided tour lasting about 5 hours. Your first stop will be the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. This ancient burial ground is a must-visit for Luxor travelers. Here, you’ll explore four royal tombs, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, Merenptah, and, of course, King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only one in the Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922 by Howard Carter. Tut’s famous golden mask is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you can marvel at the royal mummy of the young king. After visiting the tombs, you’ll be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman to have reigned over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.

  • Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut) - Embark on a 6-hour guided tour to explore 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 chance to come face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only one in the Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922 by Howard Carter. While Tut’s famous golden mask is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, here you can be awed by the royal mummy of the young king. After visiting the tombs, you’ll be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari).
  • Tomb of Ramses III - The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. Known since antiquity, its stunning decorations include colorful painted sunken reliefs featuring 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 like highly detailed pottery from the Aegean, the royal armory, boats, and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that earned the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers.’
  • Tomb of Ramases IX - The tomb of King Ramesses IX, the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, is rich in color and detail, even on the ceiling above the sarcophagus, which features the goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, and despite some deterioration in the paintings, it remains one of the most decorated.
  • 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 have reigned over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.
  • Tomb of Merenptah - In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. Tomb 8 in the Valley of the Kings was the burial place of Pharaoh Merneptah, a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret. Discovered by Howard Carter in 1903, the tomb features a reduction in the number of lateral rooms and a significant increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. Merneptah did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb, building the entire tomb on a single axis and making the entrance considerably wider than earlier tombs.
  • Howard Carter House - Howard Carter House, Valley Of The Kings, Luxor, Egypt
  • Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) - Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II), West Bank, Luxor, Egypt
  • Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon are the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III, the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tutankhamun. After touring the sites, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Luxor Travels - Spend an unforgettable day delving into the enigma of Tutankhamun, the world’s most renowned 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. Accompanied by your Egyptologist tour guide, you’ll journey back in time to uncover the secrets of this famous pharaoh.

In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a fully guided tour lasting about 5 hours. Your first stop will be the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. This ancient burial ground is a must-visit for Luxor travelers. Here, you’ll explore four royal tombs, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, Merenptah, and, of course, King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only one in the Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922 by Howard Carter. Tut’s famous golden mask is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you can marvel at the royal mummy of the young king. After visiting the tombs, you’ll be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman to have reigned over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty. Afterwards, you’ll be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III, the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tut. After touring the sites, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Tomb of Ramses IV - Tomb of Ramses IV, Luxor, Egypt
  • Valley of the Nobles - Valley of the Nobles, West Bank near Ramesseum Gurna, Luxor, Egypt
  • Tomb of Ramses VI - Tomb of Ramses VI, Valley of the Kings, West Bank, Luxor, Egypt
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mystery of Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19.You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Also, visit other important monuments in the East and West Bank. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mystery of this famous pharaoh.

you will Enjoy the Valley of the Kings There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses IV, the Tomb of Ramses lll, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut.

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

Location
Valley of the Kings
Luxor City,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Philip_m
May 6, 2024
Don’t miss this - It was just amazing to be there, a place of legends , it’s hot, cream up and take a hat. We went in May 24 it was pretty quiet, so we could take our time. Great guide, fully recommended
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358issacc
Jan 19, 2024
Luxor day tour with Hassan - Hassan is a great tour guide, every questions were well answered and the tour was entertaining. We had a great time.
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Petersq4974jr
Jan 17, 2024
Great value Luxor highlights - The guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, flexible, and kind. A whole day tour seeing amazing sites. Great value!
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255masau
Dec 12, 2023
A tour with Luxor's number 1 tour guide is a must. - Egypt, where hard sell and fraudulent business practices are rampant, is a difficult country for Japanese people to get into, but meeting Hassan made it a very comfortable trip that will become a lifelong treasure. Hassan can't speak Japanese, but he speaks very easy-to-understand English slowly. He can read pictograms and gives a very enjoyable explanation of Egyptian history. But be careful, if you don't listen carefully, you'll be asked a quiz later with a prize! He provides support when you need it at just the right distance, yet doesn't make you feel like you're being pushed around by the tour schedule, so we can promise you a free and relaxed tour. Thank you Hassan!
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Shamil
Dec 1, 2023
Incredible Experience! - We were recommended by a family member and Hassan delivered! He was incredible and made the experience really engaging for my 8 year old! I would highly recommend Hassan to anyone visiting.
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239benv
Nov 19, 2023
Highly recommended tour! - Hassan learned us a lot about ancient Egypt, the kings, tombes, and the temples! I recommend this tour highly as we enjoyed it and everything was taken care of. I enjoyed Karnak Temple a lot and my wife was very impressed by the tombes in the valley of the kings.
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Dylanv609
Nov 14, 2023
Amazing tour with perfect guide - Highly recommended! Hassan is an amazing guide who takes you on a full day tour to all the must see places in Luxor. Lunch and transport are all greatly arranged for you.
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Hazamad
Nov 12, 2023
A great tour of Luxor! - Hassan was an amazing guide. Friendly, positive, and knowledgeable. We had a great time learning about all the history that Luxor has to offer!
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21makrama
Nov 4, 2023
Amazing tour and guide Hassan - The tour was amazing. Our guide Hassan is very knowledgable and a great story teller. He is very good in guiding this tour and give all the explanations in a very clear way. The tomb of Nefertari is not to miss. I recommend this tour and especially the guide Hassan.
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438deniz_
Oct 30, 2023
Fun and Informative - Hassan is an expert and additionally, he has made our tour very enjoyable. I strongly recommend these tour if you want an enjoyable and want to learn more about Ancient Egypt and Luxor in particular.
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