Luxor: Private Ramesseum, Habu Temple & Valley of Nobles
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Private Luxor West Bank tour with an Egyptologist. Visit the Ramesseum Medinet Habu and top ancient sites with comfortable hotel pickup included.
- Destination Luxor
- Duration 6 hours
- Pickup Locations Luxor
- Guide English, German, French
Description
Explore the fascinating West Bank of Luxor on a private day tour from your hotel. This guided tour offers an in-depth look at some of the most significant and visually stunning monuments of ancient Egypt, providing insight into the lives of pharaohs, nobles, and their societies.
Your day begins with hotel pickup in Luxor in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort throughout the tour. Your first stop is the Ramesseum Temple, the mortuary temple of Ramesses II. This complex once included a palace, storerooms, stables, and even a school and library, showcasing the grandeur of Ramesses II’s reign.
Next, visit Medinet Habu Temple, the massive and uniquely fortified mortuary temple of Ramesses III, dedicated to Amun. Constructed along an astronomical axis, this temple allowed for precise solar and lunar ceremonies, and its monumental reliefs narrate the pharaoh’s victories and divine connections.
Continue to the Valley of the Nobles, a burial site for high officials of the New Kingdom. With around 500 tombs preserved, the area features vibrant frescoes and reliefs depicting daily life, the afterlife, and encounters with the divine. Notable tombs include those of Rekhmire, Amenemhat, and Khaemhat, offering a remarkable glimpse into ancient Egyptian culture and artistry.
Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant, taking in views of the Nile while sampling authentic Egyptian cuisine. After lunch, return to your hotel in Luxor, concluding a day rich with history, culture, and unforgettable sights.
What's included / not included
- Hotel pick up & drop-off
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water during the tour
- Entrance fees to all visited sites
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
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What to bring
- Cash
- Sunglasses
- ID card or Passport
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Sunscreen
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- Babies & Infants
Frequently asked questions
The tour lasts around 6-7 hours, including the transfers.
This private day tour is available daily, so you can choose any day that suits your schedule.
Pickup begins around 8:00 AM from your hotel in Luxor.
You will visit (entrance fees not included):
- Ramesseum Temple (Ramesses II)
- Medinet Habu Temple (Ramesses III)
- Valley of the Nobles (tombs of high officials, including Rekhmire, Amenemhat, and Khaemhat)
- Ramesseum Temple (Ramesses II)
- Medinet Habu Temple (Ramesses III)
- Valley of the Nobles (tombs of high officials, including Rekhmire, Amenemhat, and Khaemhat)
No. Entrance fees to all visited sites, must be paid on-site.
This allows guests flexibility to choose optional tombs or activities.
This allows guests flexibility to choose optional tombs or activities.
Yes, a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Absolutely. The private format allows flexibility for families and small groups.
A private, air-conditioned vehicle ensures comfort during the tour.
Yes. You will receive complimentary bottled water during the tour.
Absolutely. A licensed Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the day, offering expert insights into history, culture, and ancient Egyptian mythology.
