Medinet Habu & Valley of the Queens tour from Luxor

Walk through three ancient sites where pharaohs, their families and the workers who built their tombs left their mark.

A six-hour private tour from Luxor takes you across the Nile to the West Bank to explore Medinet Habu temple, the workers' village of Deir el-Medina, and the Valley of the Queens where royal wives were buried. Hotel or cruise ship pickup is included, along with a licensed guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German or French, bottled water, and all entry fees. Children from age six are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Habu Temple and Nearby Valleys

• Pickup from hotel or Nile Cruise
• Transfer to West Bank of the Nile
• Visit Medinat Habu archaeological site
• Explore Valley of the Workers (Deir el-Medina)
• Tour Valley of the Queens burial site
• Transfer back to hotel or Nile Cruise

The experience

Your guide picks you up from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise ship and drives you by private air-conditioned vehicle to the West Bank of the Nile. The day centers on three distinct sites, each telling a different part of Egypt's story. Medinet Habu is the archaeological complex where the temple stands with its imposing architecture and intricately carved walls. The site sits near the foot of the Theban Hills and holds records of the 18th to 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom.

From there you move to Deir el-Medina, the ancient village where the artisans lived who carved and painted the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the same period (roughly 1550–1080 BC). The paintings inside the tombs here appear so fresh that the centuries seem to collapse. The Valley of the Queens comes last, where the wives of pharaohs were buried alongside princes, princesses and members of the nobility during the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties. In ancient times it was called Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning "the place of the Children of the Pharaoh." After the final site, your guide returns you to your hotel or ship.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle transport from your hotel or cruise ship.
• a licensed tour guide in your choice of five languages.
• entry fees to all three sites.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• return transfer to your accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Italian and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by KEMO TOURS OPERATED BY EMO TOURS Swiss GmbH

Is this one for you?Choose this if you prefer a guided walk through the temple with a private driver handling transport, rather than exploring independently or joining a group tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is Medinet Habu and why is it significant?

Medinet Habu is an archaeological complex on the West Bank of the Nile near Luxor that holds temple structures and records from the New Kingdom period. The site is known for its imposing architecture and walls carved with intricate detail that document the reigns and achievements of the pharaohs who ruled during the 18th to 20th dynasties.

Can I visit all three sites in one day?

Yes. The tour covers Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina and the Valley of the Queens in a single six-hour outing, with private transport between each stop and a guide to explain what you're seeing at each location.

What was Deir el-Medina used for in ancient times?

Deir el-Medina was a workers' village that housed the artisans and laborers who carved, decorated and painted the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the New Kingdom. The tomb paintings there have survived in remarkably fresh condition.

Who was buried in the Valley of the Queens?

The Valley of the Queens was the burial ground for the wives of pharaohs, along with princes, princesses and members of the nobility from the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties of ancient Egypt. The site was known in ancient times as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning "the place of the Children of the Pharaoh."