Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans, Habu Temple Half-day Tour

Explore ancient Thebes and immerse yourself in the exciting history of one of the most affluent civilizations in the ancient world! See Luxor, an important tourist destination in Egypt. It is filled with tombs and funerary temples, and a third of the pharaohs' monuments are here. Here you will find the temples of ancient pharaohs and countless tombs. Our guide will take you through the most notable of them and tell you the fascinating stories behind each place you see. 

The Valley of the Queens is a necropolis, also known as Wadi El-Gamal (Valley of Beauty), where not only queens but also Egyptian princes who died young are buried. The walls of the tombs are decorated with frescoes depicting scenes of the daily life of the Egyptians. Queen Nefertari's tomb is the largest and most splendid of the tombs. She was considered the Pharaoh's favorite wife, and after her death, the Pharaoh ordered a uniquely carved tomb that is now regarded as the Sistine Chapel of ancient Egypt.

We will also visit the Valley of the Artisans, one of the necropolises of Thebes and a settlement of artisans who worked on the temples of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. And next, we will see Habu Temple, known as the "House of Millions of Years," a holy city built by King Ramses III. Habu includes many sacred temples, artifacts, and pharaonic monuments, such as the Temple of Ramses III and the Holy of Holies Chamber.

Highlights: Luxor’s West Bank, tombs of ancient queens, Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans, Habu Temple of Ramses III.

Departure: daily. 

Includes: an Egyptologist guide, pick-up and drop-off from Luxor, a bottle of water, transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, and entrance fees. A minimum of two people is required. For tailored requests, inquire about the price.