Private Guided Day Trip to Valley of the Kings Including Tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramses III, Merenptah, and Ramses IV
by Luxor Travels
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This private guided day trip in Luxor covers the main tombs and monuments on the West Bank, focusing on the Valley of the Kings and the Necropolis of Thebes. The tour lasts about four hours and is conducted by a licensed Egyptologist who provides detailed commentary along the way. Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The itinerary includes visits to several royal tombs: the Tomb of Ramses III (KV 11), known for its painted sunken reliefs and rare secular scenes; the Tomb of Merenptah, notable for its single-axis design and wider entrance; and the Tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2), which features colorful hieroglyphics and one of the largest sarcophagi in the valley. There is also time to see the Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV 62), where visitors may pay an optional entrance fee to see the young pharaoh’s mummy. Additional stops on the tour include the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Nobles, the Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II), the Temple of Seti I, and the Howard Carter House near the Valley of the Kings. The guide and vehicle provide a clear route through these historic sites, allowing the traveler to understand the layout and significance of this ancient burial area. Entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately. The tour is wheelchair accessible, but uneven surfaces at the sites may pose challenges.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tomb of Ramses III
The tomb KV 11 of Ramses III features complex architecture with colorful painted sunken reliefs of ritual texts such as the Litany of Ra and Book of Gates. It includes unusual secular scenes in side rooms near the entrance corridor showing foreign tributes like pottery from the Aegean, royal armor, boats, and blind harpists, which earned it the nickname 'Tomb of the Harpers.'
10 min
Valley of the Kings
The tour begins with a hotel pickup in central Luxor or the harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a four-hour guided visit to the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank. Visitors explore four royal tombs, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, and Merenptah, within this ancient necropolis.
120 min
Tomb of Merenptah
Tomb 8 in the Valley of the Kings is the burial site of Pharaoh Merneptah, son of Ramses II. Discovered by Howard Carter in 1903, it features fewer lateral rooms but taller corridors and chambers. The tomb is built along a single axis with a wider entrance than earlier tombs, reflecting changes in royal tomb design.
10 min
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)
Visitors may pay an optional entrance fee of 450 EGP to enter the tomb of King Tutankhamun. The young pharaoh ascended to the throne at about age 10 and died at 19. His royal mummy is visible inside this tomb located in the Valley of the Kings.
25 min
Tomb of Merenptah
The Temple of Merenptah is located on the West Bank of Luxor.
Tomb of Ramses IV
The tomb KV 2 of Ramses IV stands out with its detailed hieroglyphics depicting scenes from funerary texts like the Litany of Ra and Book of the Dead. The burial chamber features vibrant blue and white colors and a rose granite sarcophagus. The ceiling shows the goddess Nut swallowing the sun and giving birth to it. This tomb is one of the most decorated in the Valley of the Kings.
10 min
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
The Ramesseum is the mortuary temple dedicated to Ramses II.
Tomb of Ramases IX
The tomb of King Ramesses IX, the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty, features rich decorations including a ceiling with the goddess Nut above the sarcophagus. Ramesses IX was the fifth son of Ramses III and became crown prince after his older brothers died.
Valley of the Nobles
The Valley of the Nobles is near the Ramesseum in Gurna on the West Bank.
Howard Carter House
Howard Carter House is located near the Valley of the Kings on the West Side.
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two giant stone statues in Thebes, Luxor, visited for about 10 minutes.
10 min
Temple of Seti I
The Temple of Seti I is located past the road leading to the Valley of the Kings.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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- Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise
- Luxor 6-8 Hour Private Day Tour of East and West Bank Temples and Tombs
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by Car
- Private Day Tour of Luxor Westbank and Eastbank Including Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples
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Private Guided Day Trip to Valley of the Kings Including Tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramses III, Merenptah, and Ramses IV
by Luxor Travels
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$100Overview
This private guided day trip in Luxor covers the main tombs and monuments on the West Bank, focusing on the Valley of the Kings and the Necropolis of Thebes. The tour lasts about four hours and is conducted by a licensed Egyptologist who provides detailed commentary along the way. Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The itinerary includes visits to several royal tombs: the Tomb of Ramses III (KV 11), known for its painted sunken reliefs and rare secular scenes; the Tomb of Merenptah, notable for its single-axis design and wider entrance; and the Tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2), which features colorful hieroglyphics and one of the largest sarcophagi in the valley. There is also time to see the Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV 62), where visitors may pay an optional entrance fee to see the young pharaoh’s mummy. Additional stops on the tour include the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Nobles, the Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II), the Temple of Seti I, and the Howard Carter House near the Valley of the Kings. The guide and vehicle provide a clear route through these historic sites, allowing the traveler to understand the layout and significance of this ancient burial area. Entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately. The tour is wheelchair accessible, but uneven surfaces at the sites may pose challenges.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tomb of Ramses III
The tomb KV 11 of Ramses III features complex architecture with colorful painted sunken reliefs of ritual texts such as the Litany of Ra and Book of Gates. It includes unusual secular scenes in side rooms near the entrance corridor showing foreign tributes like pottery from the Aegean, royal armor, boats, and blind harpists, which earned it the nickname 'Tomb of the Harpers.'
10 min
Valley of the Kings
The tour begins with a hotel pickup in central Luxor or the harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a four-hour guided visit to the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank. Visitors explore four royal tombs, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, and Merenptah, within this ancient necropolis.
120 min
Tomb of Merenptah
Tomb 8 in the Valley of the Kings is the burial site of Pharaoh Merneptah, son of Ramses II. Discovered by Howard Carter in 1903, it features fewer lateral rooms but taller corridors and chambers. The tomb is built along a single axis with a wider entrance than earlier tombs, reflecting changes in royal tomb design.
10 min
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)
Visitors may pay an optional entrance fee of 450 EGP to enter the tomb of King Tutankhamun. The young pharaoh ascended to the throne at about age 10 and died at 19. His royal mummy is visible inside this tomb located in the Valley of the Kings.
25 min
Tomb of Merenptah
The Temple of Merenptah is located on the West Bank of Luxor.
Tomb of Ramses IV
The tomb KV 2 of Ramses IV stands out with its detailed hieroglyphics depicting scenes from funerary texts like the Litany of Ra and Book of the Dead. The burial chamber features vibrant blue and white colors and a rose granite sarcophagus. The ceiling shows the goddess Nut swallowing the sun and giving birth to it. This tomb is one of the most decorated in the Valley of the Kings.
10 min
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
The Ramesseum is the mortuary temple dedicated to Ramses II.
Tomb of Ramases IX
The tomb of King Ramesses IX, the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty, features rich decorations including a ceiling with the goddess Nut above the sarcophagus. Ramesses IX was the fifth son of Ramses III and became crown prince after his older brothers died.
Valley of the Nobles
The Valley of the Nobles is near the Ramesseum in Gurna on the West Bank.
Howard Carter House
Howard Carter House is located near the Valley of the Kings on the West Side.
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two giant stone statues in Thebes, Luxor, visited for about 10 minutes.
10 min
Temple of Seti I
The Temple of Seti I is located past the road leading to the Valley of the Kings.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Luxor
- Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise
- Luxor 6-8 Hour Private Day Tour of East and West Bank Temples and Tombs
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by Car
- Private Day Tour of Luxor Westbank and Eastbank Including Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Luxury Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup