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Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah

  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah
  • Luxor City of the Dead Tour | Kings, Queens, Nobles & Deir Al-Madinah

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Private Luxor Necropolis Experience

Luxor City of the Dead Tour

Explore four distinctive West Bank burial landscapes on an 8-hour private tour through the Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Kings, Deir Al-Madinah and Valley of the Nobles.

Tour Experience Overview

Journey through the ancient Theban necropolis and discover how royal families, craftsmen and high-ranking officials prepared for the afterlife. Visit the Valley of the Queens, continue to the Valley of the Kings, explore the workers’ village of Deir Al-Madinah and conclude among the decorated tombs of the Valley of the Nobles. Each location reveals a different part of New Kingdom society, from royal burial traditions to everyday life and elite beliefs.

Quick Tour Facts

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DestinationLuxor West Bank
DurationApproximately 8 Hours
Tour StylePrivate Archaeological Tour
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Royal NecropolisValleys of Kings and Queens
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Ancient VillageDeir Al-Madinah
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Elite TombsValley of the Nobles
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GuideQualified Egyptologist
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ActivityWalking and Tomb Visits

Tour Highlights

  • Visit the Valley of the Queens and discover the burial place of royal women.
  • Explore three standard tombs in the Valley of the Kings according to the open-tomb rotation.
  • Learn why the tomb of Tutankhamun requires a separate optional ticket.
  • Walk through Deir Al-Madinah, the village of the royal tomb artisans.
  • Discover the daily life of the craftsmen who decorated the royal tombs.
  • Visit selected tombs in the Valley of the Nobles.
  • Examine vivid scenes of work, family life, offerings and the afterlife.
  • Experience four major necropolis areas in one private day tour.

What to Expect

  • A full 8-hour exploration of Luxor’s West Bank necropolis.
  • Private pickup and return from your confirmed Luxor accommodation.
  • Historical explanations from a qualified Egyptologist guide.
  • Walking through tomb entrances, village ruins and open archaeological areas.
  • Stone steps, slopes, narrow passages and uneven surfaces.
  • Tomb access based on the sites officially open on the day.
  • Photography restrictions inside some tombs.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant and bottled water according to the confirmed program.

Additional Information

PickupThe guide meets you in the lobby of your confirmed accommodation at the pickup time stated on the voucher.
Valley of the KingsThe standard visit includes three open tombs; Tutankhamun’s tomb requires a separate optional ticket.
Valley of the QueensAvailable tombs may change according to the official opening schedule.
Special TombsAny separately ticketed tomb is included only when stated on the confirmed booking voucher.
ClothingSmart-casual, lightweight clothing is recommended.
FootwearWear comfortable closed shoes suitable for steps and uneven ground.
Sun ProtectionBring sunglasses, sunscreen and a sun hat, especially during warmer months.
Operating ConditionsThe route order and accessible tombs may change because of restoration, closures or official site instructions.

Tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby with a sign bearing your name and contact you via WhatsApp if available.  
Dress code: Smart casual attire recommended.  
Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and a sunhat, especially in summer.

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Private 8-Hour Luxor Necropolis Itinerary

Luxor City of the Dead Tour Itinerary

Follow the story of ancient Thebes through royal valleys, the village of the tomb builders and the decorated burial places of Egypt’s nobles.

01 Private Pickup

Meet Your Egyptologist Guide

At the confirmed pickup time, meet your private Egyptologist guide in the lobby of your Luxor accommodation. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the West Bank.

02
Valley of the Queens on Luxor West Bank
Royal Women

Valley of the Queens

Visit the burial place of royal women and members of the royal family. Enter the tombs officially open and included on the day, and examine surviving paintings, religious scenes and New Kingdom funerary traditions.

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Decorated royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Royal Pharaohs

Valley of the Kings

Continue to the Valley of the Kings, where tombs were cut into the limestone hills for New Kingdom rulers. The standard ticket allows entry to three open tombs; the tomb of Tutankhamun requires a separate optional ticket.

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Deir Al-Madinah workers village on Luxor West Bank
Tomb Builders

Deir Al-Madinah

Explore the ancient workers’ village where the craftsmen who constructed and decorated the royal tombs lived. Discover the remains of their houses, community life and finely decorated private tombs.

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Decorated tomb scene in the Valley of the Nobles
Elite Burial Art

Valley of the Nobles

Visit selected tombs belonging to officials and high-ranking nobles. Their colorful scenes reveal work, agriculture, family life, offerings and beliefs about the afterlife beyond the royal world.

06 Local Experience

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant when it is selected or stated as included on your confirmed booking voucher. The meal may be arranged at a suitable point during the sightseeing route.

07 Private Return

Transfer Back to Your Accommodation

After completing the necropolis visits, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your confirmed accommodation in Luxor.

The exact route order, open tombs and lunch arrangement follow the confirmed booking voucher and official site conditions. Special tombs, including Tutankhamun’s tomb, require separate tickets unless specifically confirmed.
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Luxor City of the Dead Tour Services

Included & Excluded

Review the services for the private 8-hour Luxor City of the Dead tour. Your confirmed booking voucher remains the final reference for tickets, lunch and pickup arrangements.

What Is Included

Services confirmed with the tour
  • Private TransfersPrivate pickup and drop-off from your hotel in central Luxor.
  • Air-Conditioned VehicleComfortable private transportation throughout the sightseeing program.
  • Qualified GuideA private qualified Egyptologist guide during the archaeological visits.
  • Entrance FeesAdmission tickets to the listed attractions: Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Kings, Deir Al-Madinah and Valley of the Nobles.
  • Valley of the KingsEntrance to three standard tombs from the tombs officially open on the day.
  • Bottled WaterUnlimited bottled water available in the private vehicle.
  • LunchLunch at a local restaurant when selected or stated on the confirmed booking voucher.

What Is Excluded

Optional services and personal expenses
  • Special Tomb TicketsThe tomb of Tutankhamun and any other separately ticketed tomb unless specifically confirmed.
  • Extra AttractionsAny attraction, tomb or activity not listed in the confirmed program.
  • Additional Food & DrinksFood and beverages beyond the meal or services confirmed on the voucher.
  • Airport Pickup SupplementLuxor Airport pickup or drop-off surcharge, currently listed as USD 15 per person.
  • Personal ExpensesSouvenirs, shopping and other private expenses.
  • TippingGratuities for the guide, driver and service staff.
Booking Clarification: The page lists lunch among the tour services and also shows it as a selectable option. For accuracy, the final voucher determines whether lunch is included. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Luxor are included; airport transfers carry the listed supplement.

Current Season Price Details

Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
# Price
Solo Adult $ 198 /per adult
Group of (2-3) Adults $ 146 /per adult
Group of (4-6) Adults $ 138 /per adult
Group of (7-10) Adults $ 128 /per adult
Group of (11-more) Adults $ 126 /per adult
Child [age:6-11] $ 86 /per child
Infant [age:0-5] $ 0 /per infant
Deposit

100 % of the total booking amount

Extra Fees

Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Luxor are included.
Extra 15 USD per head pick-up from Luxor airport.
Lunch (optional, to be selected)

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Prepare for Your Luxor Necropolis Tour

Visitor Information

Practical guidance for the private 8-hour Luxor City of the Dead tour covering the Valleys of Kings, Queens and Nobles, plus Deir Al-Madinah.

Pickup, Duration & Return

Pickup PointMeet your guide in the lobby of your confirmed hotel in central Luxor.
Pickup TimeFollow the exact pickup time stated on the confirmed booking voucher.
DurationAllow approximately 8 hours for transfers, sightseeing and any confirmed meal stop.
ReturnAfter the final visit, the private vehicle returns you to your confirmed Luxor accommodation.

Tickets & Tomb Access

Valley of the KingsThe standard ticket includes entry to three tombs from those officially open on the day.
TutankhamunThe tomb of Tutankhamun requires a separate ticket unless specifically confirmed.
Other Special TombsAny separately ticketed tomb is included only when named on the booking voucher.
Open TombsThe available tomb selection can change because of restoration or official rotation.

Walking & Site Conditions

WalkingExpect walking through valleys, tomb entrances, village ruins and open archaeological areas.
SurfacesStone steps, slopes, narrow passages and uneven ground are common.
FootwearWear comfortable closed walking shoes with good grip.
MobilityShare mobility needs before booking so access can be assessed realistically.

Weather & Clothing

ClimateLuxor’s West Bank can be very hot, dry and sunny.
ClothingWear lightweight, breathable and comfortable clothing.
Sun ProtectionBring sunscreen, sunglasses and a sun hat.
Cooler PeriodsCarry a light layer for early starts or cooler seasonal weather.

What to Bring

EssentialsCarry personal medication, tissues and a small day bag.
WaterKeep bottled water available and drink regularly.
CameraBring a camera or smartphone and follow current photography rules.
CashCarry a small amount of cash for tips, personal purchases or optional tickets.

Photography & Monument Etiquette

Photography RulesPhotography restrictions differ between tombs and archaeological areas.
EquipmentFlash, tripods or professional equipment may require additional permission.
PreservationDo not touch paintings, reliefs, inscriptions or ancient surfaces.
InstructionsFollow the Egyptologist guide and site staff throughout the tour.

Lunch, Water & Personal Expenses

LunchLunch is included only when selected or clearly stated on the confirmed voucher.
WaterBottled water is available in the private vehicle.
Extra Food & DrinksAdditional meals, snacks and drinks are paid separately.
Personal ExpensesSouvenirs, shopping and gratuities are not included.

Important Operating Notes

Route OrderThe order of the Valleys, Deir Al-Madinah and the Valley of the Nobles may change.
AccessRestoration, official closures or local conditions may affect tomb access.
Airport TransfersLuxor Airport pickup or drop-off carries the supplement shown on the booking page.
Final ReferenceThe confirmed booking voucher is the final reference for services, tickets and pickup details.
Good to Know

This tour includes tomb stairs, narrow passages, uneven archaeological surfaces and extensive sun exposure. Wear reliable footwear, protect yourself from the heat and check the voucher for any special tomb tickets.