Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina & Valley of Queens Tour
Explore Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina’s artisans’ settlement and the Valley of the Queens on a private Luxor tour with basic admission proposed.
Starting estimate per adult. Date, party size and final package affect the quote. See the inclusions and extras below; children and infants are quoted separately.
Availability, final price and terms need confirmation.
About 6 hours
Ramesses III’s Medinet Habu temple
Deir el-Medina and the royal tomb builders
Valley of the Queens basic visitor areas
Private guide connecting three contrasting sites
The experience
Explore a different side of Luxor’s West Bank through the temple of Ramesses III, the village of the royal tomb builders and the burial ground of queens and royal family members.
At Medinet Habu, look closely at the carved walls and monumental courts of Ramesses III’s mortuary temple. Deir el-Medina then brings the story down to the people who cut and decorated the royal tombs: the settlement’s remains make the working community part of the day. Continue to the Valley of the Queens for the tomb areas available under your confirmed basic admission, comparing royal burial decoration with the artisans’ own heritage.
Allow about six hours for this private guided circuit, including local transport. The selected proposal includes basic tickets for the three sites, water and covered collection, while lunch and special-access tombs are separate. Neither Nefertari’s tomb nor any named artisan tomb is guaranteed without a dated access check. This route does not duplicate the classic Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut outing; it suits travellers who want the temple-and-community connection in greater focus.
What makes this experience distinctive
Ramesses III’s Medinet Habu temple
Deir el-Medina and the royal tomb builders
Valley of the Queens basic visitor areas
Private guide connecting three contrasting sites
Your tour itinerary
Luxor collection and West Bank transfer
Meet your private guide and driver at the covered pickup point.
Medinet Habu
Explore the courts and reliefs of Ramesses III’s mortuary temple.
Deir el-Medina
Learn about the royal tomb builders at the artisans’ settlement and the areas covered by the ticket.
Valley of the Queens
Enter the available tomb areas included in the confirmed basic admission.
Return to hotel or cruise
Complete the circuit and return to the agreed drop-off.
Confirm the tombs open on your date. Nefertari and named special tombs are not included automatically; lunch is separate.
The practical details
- Duration
- About 6 hours
- Price basis
- Starting estimate per adult. Date, party size and final package affect the quote. See the inclusions and extras below; children and infants are quoted separately.
- Pickup / meeting
- Give your full hotel name or cruise vessel and current docking point. East Bank, West Bank and airport collection can have different arrangements and supplements. Flights depart from Luxor Airport; the El Minya trip returns the following day.
- Private or shared
- Private guided tour
- Guide language
- English requested; other guide languages by arrangement
- Booking status
- Request only; confirm availability and terms
What is included and what to check
Included in the described plan
- Proposed private guide and air-conditioned transport
- Basic admission at the three listed sites
- Covered pickup, return and bottled water
Not included / not established
- Nefertari's tomb or other special-access tickets
- Lunch and personal purchases
- Optional stops and gratuities
Confirm with Journeyfer
- The final package, including admission tickets, meals and transport.
- Your date, party size, participation requirements and cancellation terms.
Before you go
Clothing and equipment
Ask which tombs are open and covered by the ticket; named special tomb access is not guaranteed.
Physical requirements
Uneven paths, steps and potentially confined tomb interiors; walking shoes recommended.
Children and accessibility
Share each child’s age and any access requirements before confirmation. Age limits, available assistance and accessible facilities must be checked for this specific experience. A price category does not establish suitability.
Conditions and changes
Ask Journeyfer to confirm the route and operation for your date, including any seasonal limitations. Photographs and preferred times do not guarantee conditions or availability.
Cancellation and refunds
Request the cancellation, refund and rescheduling terms for your confirmed package. The applicable policy is not yet published as a verified product term.