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Nefertari, King Tut & Hatshepsut: The Ultimate Luxor Royal Tour

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Luxor, Egypt
  • 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Luxor’s west bank–and skip a crowded group excursion–on this private tour of the city’s royal landmarks. Discover the story of Queen Nefertari at her tomb, visit the Valley of the Kings and step inside King Tutankhamun’s tomb, and discover the towering statues at the Colossi of Memnon. Along the way, learn about Ancient Egyptian history, culture, and architecture from your guide.
  • Go beyond simple sightseeing and explore Luxor’s landmarks on a private tour
  • Enjoy a personalized experience and ask your guide plenty of questions
  • Discover highlights and uncover hidden gems you might otherwise have missed
  • Round-trip transfers from your hotel or cruise ship are conveniently included

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Tour
  • Bottle of Water During the Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees (Optional)
  • Guide (Optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick you up from any Hotel, Flat, or Nile cruise in Luxor.

Itinerary

1

Tomb of Queen Nefertari

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Valley of the Kings

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

4

Tomb of Ramses III

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

5

Tomb of Ramses VI

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

6

Tomb of Merenptah

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

7

Temple of Hatshepsut

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

8

Colossi of Memnon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Howard Carter House

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.2
based on 22 reviews
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Absolutely scam!!!!!!

Samuele_A, May 2025
This is was so far the worst “tour” experience I ever experienced!!! We paid around 40$ each and all they did was coming to pick us up from the hotel driving us to the Valley of the kings left alone and no giving us any information or instructions/tips. We purchased the extra tickets at the Valley of the Kings and after 2 hours the driver started messaging if we finished with the visit telling us that he was waiting for us and we had to rush back. Before leaving the car we asked what time we should meet and said anytime. After that they told us that we should respect the time indicated on the Viator link. They took to the Valley of Queens and guess what ? Tomb of Nefertari was closed !!! Since March 2024!!!!! Honesty for 40 $ each this is a rubbery for just taking us from one place to another.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment regarding the level of guidance provided, the coordination of the visit schedule, and your experience at the sites visited. We regret any confusion regarding the timing arrangements and communication during the tour. Clear information and smooth coordination are important aspects of a positive travel experience, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We also understand your frustration regarding site accessibility. Please note that access to archaeological sites and tombs may occasionally be affected by decisions made by the relevant authorities, and availability can change without notice. Your feedback is valuable to us and will be carefully reviewed as we continue working to improve our services and guest experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your comments. Warm regards, Egypt VIP Tours

This tour gave us...

Matt_K, Dec 2024
This tour gave us basically everything we wanted. We were most interested in entering the tombs in the Valley of the Kings, especially King Tut’s tomb, and we were able to do that. The tour guide was helpful and informative. We couldn’t go to Nefertari’s tomb because it was closed for renovations. Parts of the tour could have been better. We ended up sitting at a cafe for about 40 minutes at the beginning while the driver picked up another family from a cruise. Also, we were taken to an alabaster shop, which was something not included in the description and that we didn’t need. While there weren’t any high-pressure sales tactics, this felt like a waste of our limited time in Luxor. This seems to be the norm in Egypt, as another tour took us to a papyrus gallery and essential oils factory. Again, overall the experience was good, but I would have preferred to focus on the tombs and monuments, and less on being sold items by local merchants.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that the tour provided the main experience you were hoping for, especially visiting the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and entering King Tutankhamun’s tomb. We are also pleased that you found your guide helpful and informative. We appreciate your honest comments regarding the waiting time at the beginning of the tour and the visit to the alabaster workshop. We completely understand that, with limited time in Luxor, your priority was to focus as much as possible on the archaeological sites and monuments. Your feedback regarding optional shopping stops is valuable, and we will review how these visits are communicated and managed within our tours. Unfortunately, the closure of certain tombs, including Nefertari’s tomb, may be determined by the relevant authorities and can be outside the tour operator’s control. We regret that you were unable to visit it during your trip. Thank you again for your balanced feedback and for choosing Egypt VIP Tours. We are happy that you had a good overall experience, and we hope to welcome you back to explore even more of Egypt’s incredible history in the future. Warm regards, Egypt VIP Tours

Bait and switch

Anonymous, Oct 2024
This tour does not include Nefertari’s tomb, even though it’s in the title of the tour. The tomb has been closed since March 2024. I realize that things change but the closure happened eight months ago, plenty of time to update your website! I had a problem with Viator two years ago and vowed to never use them again, but they were the only company offering tours to Nefertari’s tomb so I took a chance. Also scheduled the tour (private) at 9 am. Late the night before, got a call that the tour was rescheduled for 7 am. (I had a late travel night so I was not looking forward to an early start) This also happened the last time I booked with Viator in Romania… after I went to sleep I got a message that my pickup had changed to a different hotel and didn’t find out until the morning… I tried taking a taxi to the “new” pickup location but was unable to get a ride because it was not accessible by taxi and I tried walking but couldn’t find it.. I called the driver and suggested the van pick me up on one of the main streets but he told me it was too late and I had missed my tour… lost my $$ and also my main reason for visiting Romania (Dracula’s castle) complained to Viator but never got a response… it seems to me this company will lie and make changes without your knowledge or consent. Never, ever again… been fooled twice. also, as far as my Luxor tour, the driver tried to talk me into going to some Alabastar factory where I’m sure he would have got some commission… no thanks.. also never got the free bottle of water advertised.. driver skipped last stop on tour but after the extra early start I was too tired to go there anyway

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are sorry that your Luxor experience did not meet your expectations. We sincerely regret the confusion regarding Nefertari’s tomb. We completely understand your disappointment, particularly as visiting the tomb was an important reason for choosing the tour. Tour descriptions should accurately reflect the availability of the included sites, and we appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention so the listing information can be reviewed. We also understand your frustration regarding the change from the originally selected 9:00 AM start time to an earlier departure. Any schedule adjustment should be communicated clearly, and we regret the inconvenience this caused after your late travel night. Regarding the alabaster workshop, we appreciate your feedback and understand that some guests prefer to dedicate all of their available time exclusively to archaeological sites. We also regret your comments regarding the advertised water and the final stop of the itinerary, and these points will be reviewed with our operations team. We would respectfully clarify that the experience you described in Romania was unrelated to Egypt VIP Tours and was not operated by our company. However, we understand that your previous experience with the booking platform contributed to your overall frustration. We sincerely apologize for the issues related to your Luxor tour and appreciate your detailed feedback. Your comments will help us review our tour descriptions, itinerary procedures, and communication with guests. Kind regards, Egypt VIP Tours

Felt safe and comfortable as a solo female traveler!

Arya_A, Sep 2024
As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and well taken care of :) The guide was knowledgeable about the sites and started explaining already from the car (where there was AC instead of standing hours in the heat). They contacted via whatsapp the night before, and accommodated for a last minute add-in of travelers I met from my hotel. We entered 3 tombs, and purchased an additional entry for King Tut (untouched tomb, so I thought it was worth it). We started the tour at 9am and returned at 2pm. Also note it is incredibly hot so bring an umbrella :)

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review! 😊 We are especially happy to hear that you felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of while traveling solo. Creating a welcoming and reassuring experience for every guest is extremely important to our team. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated your guide’s knowledge and the explanations provided throughout the journey — and we agree, enjoying some of the history from the air-conditioned car can certainly be a welcome relief from the Luxor heat! 😊 We’re also glad our team could accommodate the additional travelers you met at your hotel at the last minute and help you enjoy the experience together. Thank you for the helpful tip for future travelers as well — an umbrella in Luxor can definitely be a great idea! ☀️ It was a pleasure having you with Egypt VIP Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing Egyptian adventure! Warm regards, Egypt VIP Tours

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DANIEL_R, Sep 2024
Advertising with Nefertari visit while the tomb is closed already for months ,instead bringing you to a Alabast factory no thanks was not happy at all

Response from Host, Sep 2024

We are so sorry about that but nefertari at this time was closed

The tombs of kings and queens in Luxor: think!

JeanCharles_S, Nov 2025
Queen Nefertari’s tomb has been closed since March 2025, which takes away all the interest of the Valley of Queens! A change to the ad would be more honest! The tour, however, ordered and paid for in French, was finally in English! Not a single bottle of water was offered during the visit!
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Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to learn that certain aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment regarding the closure of the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, as access to archaeological sites can sometimes be affected by decisions made by the Egyptian authorities and heritage management organizations. We also regret that the language of the tour did not match your expectations and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Your comments regarding communication and guest comfort are important to us and will be carefully reviewed with our team. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our services and the information provided to future travelers. Thank you for visiting Luxor, and we hope you still enjoyed discovering the remarkable history and monuments of ancient Egypt. Warm regards, Egypt VIP Tours

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