Hotel or Nile Cruise Pickup

Begin your Valley of the Queens Tour with pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle toward Luxor’s West Bank.

Valley of the Queens

Arrive at the Valley of the Queens, the ancient necropolis associated with royal wives, princes, princesses, and other members of the royal family.

Explore selected open tombs and admire their decorated walls, inscriptions, and religious scenes. Your Egyptologist will explain the purpose of the necropolis and how royal burial traditions developed during the New Kingdom.

Royal Women and Ancient Egyptian Politics

Learn about the important roles played by queens and royal women during the 19th and 20th Dynasties. Discover how marriage, family relationships, religious roles, and royal succession could influence the political structure of ancient Egypt.

Depending on availability, the visit may include one or more notable royal tombs. Special tombs may require additional entrance tickets.

Royal Garden Tasting

After the archaeological visit, continue to a peaceful garden setting for a light tasting experience inspired by the idea of royal gardens and ancient Egyptian hospitality.

Enjoy slices of sweet melon, honey cakes scented with rose water, and seasonal fruit juices.

Handcrafted Shawl Gift

Before leaving, receive a lightweight cotton-linen shawl in soothing desert hues. The shawl is finished with lotus-flower-shaped fringe, creating an elegant souvenir inspired by the floral symbolism of ancient Egypt.

Return to Luxor

After approximately 4 hours, return comfortably to your hotel or Nile cruise.