Full-Day Valley of the Queens Tour with Hatshepsut Temple & Mummification Museum

Your Valley of the Queens Tour begins with a warm pickup from your Luxor hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your professional Egyptologist guide will accompany you throughout the day, sharing stories of power, mystery, and divine legacy that shaped ancient Egypt.

The first stop is the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most impressive architectural masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Rising against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this temple was dedicated to the only female pharaoh, Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt during the 18th Dynasty. As you walk through its terraces and grand colonnades, your guide will reveal how this remarkable queen broke all traditions to become one of Egypt’s most successful rulers.

Next, your Valley of the Queens Tour continues to the Valley of the Queens, where royal wives and princesses found their eternal resting places. The highlight of this visit is the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, the beloved wife of Pharaoh Ramses II. Adorned with vibrant wall paintings that have survived over 3,000 years, Nefertari’s tomb is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Egypt. You’ll also have time to explore other nearby tombs, learning about the beliefs and rituals that guided ancient Egyptian burial practices.

The journey then takes you to the Tombs of the Nobles, home to more than 400 elaborately decorated burial chambers belonging to high officials and dignitaries. These tombs provide a rare glimpse into the daily life, art, and faith of ancient Egypt’s elite. Their walls are inscribed with detailed scenes and texts from the Book of the Dead, which were believed to protect the deceased in their passage to the afterlife.

After your morning explorations, enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, where you can relax and taste authentic local flavors.

The final stop of your Valley of the Queens Tour is the Luxor Mummification Museum. This unique museum offers a captivating look at the ancient art of preserving the body for eternal life. Inside, you’ll see well-preserved human and animal mummies, the original tools used by embalmers, and funerary artifacts that highlight the Egyptians’ profound belief in the afterlife.

As your day comes to an end, you’ll be comfortably transferred back to your Luxor hotel with a heart full of wonder and a deeper appreciation of Egypt’s timeless heritage.