Description
Half-Day Private Tour: Valley of the Queens – Medinet Habu Temple – Tombs of the Nobles
- Your private guide will collect you from your Luxor hotel or cruise and take you across to the west bank.
- Begin at the Valley of the Queens, once called “The Place of Beauty,” the burial site of royal women and princes of the New Kingdom. Around 90 tombs have been found here, including the stunning tomb of Queen Nefertari.
- Next, explore the grand Medinet Habu Temple, a vast mortuary temple of Ramses III, renowned for its carved reliefs showing battles and ceremonies.
- Finally, visit the Tombs of the Nobles, where high officials and craftsmen were buried. The artwork here gives a fascinating glimpse into daily life, agriculture, and religious rituals of ancient Thebes.
- Return back to your hotel or cruise after the tour.
Travel back in time with this half-day private tour to the Valley of the Queens, where royal wives and children were buried in beautifully decorated tombs. Discover vivid wall paintings and learn about ancient beliefs in the afterlife. Continue to the impressive Medinet Habu Temple, built by Ramses III, known for its huge pylons and detailed battle scenes. End your journey at the Tombs of the Nobles, where officials and artisans were laid to rest, their tombs depicting daily life in ancient Egypt.
Duration: Around 5 Hours
Availability: Daily (Private Tour)
Prices (Per Person in USD)
- 1 Person: $75
- 2 Persons: $105
