Valley of the Kings - 4 Royal Tombs

After pickup from a central Luxor hotel or harbor, the tour proceeds to the Necropolis of Thebes on the West Bank. Visitors explore four royal tombs including those of Ramses, Horemheb, and Merenptah during an approximately 8-hour guided trip.

120 min

Tomb of Ramesses III (KV 11)

This tomb is a complex system featuring colorful painted sunken reliefs with ritual texts such as the Litany of Ra and Book of Gates. It includes unusual secular scenes showing foreign tributes, royal armoury, boats, and blind harpists, giving it the alternate name 'Tomb of the Harpers.'

25 min

Tomb of Ramesses IX

Ramesses IX was the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty and fifth son of Ramesses III. The tomb has detailed colorful decorations including the ceiling above the sarcophagi depicting the goddess Nut. It contains one of the valley's largest sarcophagi, although some paintings have deteriorated.

25 min

Tomb of Merneptah (Tomb 8)

Merneptah, son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret, was buried here. Discovered in 1903 by Howard Carter, this tomb has fewer lateral rooms but taller corridors and rooms, laid out on a single axis with a wider entrance than earlier tombs.

25 min

Optional Visit to Tomb of Tutankhamun

Visitors may optionally enter the tomb of Tutankhamun for an additional fee. The young king ascended the throne around age 10 and died at 19. His royal mummy is on display in the Valley of the Kings.

25 min

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari)

The tour proceeds to this temple dedicated to the only female Pharaoh of Egypt, who was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and a member of the same dynasty.

60 min

Colossi of Memnon

These two large ancient statues date back to the reign of King Amenhotep III and are the largest of their kind in Egypt.

20 min

Mortuary Temple of Ramses III

Visitors see the mortuary temple built by Ramses III located on the West Bank of Luxor.

30 min

Karnak Temple Complex

This visit includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns, obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon decorated with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake.

120 min

Luxor Temple

The temple is dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. Visitors see granite statues of Ramses the Great and explore the ancient temple grounds.

60 min

Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I

This stop highlights the obelisks and the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus decorations.

15 min

Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I (repeat)

A second viewing of the obelisks and the Temple of Amon featuring lotus and papyrus designs.

15 min

Avenue of Sphinxes

This avenue once stretched about 3 kilometers from Luxor to Karnak Temple. Today only a few hundred meters remain, but it remains an impressive connection between the two temples, lined with sphinx statues on both sides.

10 min

Luxor Museum

The guided visit lasts about one hour and includes entrance fees. The museum contains artifacts found in Luxor including items from Tutankhamun's tomb, a double statue of Sobek and Amenhotep III, and several mummies. The guide provides information on ancient tomb decorations and construction tools. After the visit, transfer back to the hotel is included.

60 min