Luxor Tour & Valley of the Kings and Queens
Description
When making your reservation, you'll have the choice of three different tours. All of them include pick-up from your hotel in Hurghada at 4:30 am and finish at the same place at 10:30 pm:
After a four-hour drive, we'll arrive in Luxor, where the Temple of Karnak awaits us. This colossal masterpiece, which took over 2000 years to build, is dedicated to the Sun God, Amun-Ra. Did you know that it was the largest temple in Ancient Egypt? We'll get to admire the hieroglyphs on its columns, walk through its hypostyle hall and learn all about the beliefs of the ancient Egyptian civilisation.
After visiting this important monument, we'll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. After eating, we'll sail across the Nile by boat to visit the funerary Temple of Hatshepsut. We'll reveal all about this queen, who was the second confirmed female Pharaoh.
Before returning to Hurghada, we'll also visit the famous Colossi of Memnon, two imposing sculptures representing the pharaoh Amenhotep III, which will leave you speechless!
We'll continue the tour by visiting the Valley of the Kings. If you book this option, we'll visit the Colossi of Memnon first, before heading to the Valley of the Queens, an ancient necropolis where the princesses and wives of the pharaohs were buried. We'll visit three tombs to admire the exquisite interior decoration and learn why the ancient Egyptians attached so much importance to funerary rituals.
Afterwards, we'll make our way to the location where Thutmose III, Ramesses VI, Ramesses IX, Siptah, and Ramesses IV are buried. In this valley, Howard Carter also discovered the famous tomb of Tutankhamun. Depending on the availability and the time of year, we'll visit three tombs in total around the whole Valley of the Kings.
Finally, this trip will come to an end by returning to the hotels in Hurghada, where we're expected to arrive after some 13 hours together.
Hotel pickup
The trip includes pickup from all hotels in Hurghada. If you're staying in the following areas, you'll have to pay a supplement on the day of the tour:
- Makadi, Sahel Hashesh & El Gouna: supplement of € 5 (US$ 5.30) per person.
- Safaga & Soma Bay: supplement of € 10 (US$ 10.50) per person.
Changes to the Itinerary
For organizational reasons, the order of the visited sites may change.
More Information
Duration
18 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by minibus or bus
English speaking guide
Entry fees
Boat cruise on the River Nile
Buffet lunch
Not included
Pickup from Makadi, Sahel Hashesh & El Gouna: € 5 (US$ 5.30)
Pickup from Safaga & Soma Bay: € 10 (US$ 10.50)
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Dunas Travel
Corporate name: Dunas Travel
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Which tombs can we visit at the Valley of the Kings?
A - You'll be able to visit three tombs of Egyptian pharaohs such as Ramses VII, Merenptah and Siptah. There are more than 60 tombs open to the public! Please note that some tombs, such as Tutankhamun's, require an additional fee, which varies according to the tomb you wish to visit. In the case of Tutankhamun, the entrance fee is approximately 16.50 euros per adult.
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Q - ¿Qué tumbas visitaremos en el Valle de las Reinas?
A - You'll be given a ticket which will give you access to 3 royal tombs in the Valley of the Queens. However, please note that the tomb of Queen Nefertari requires an additional fee of around 65 euros per adult.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
