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A stone passage descending into a painted royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings

From Safaga Port

Valley of the Kings & Theban West Bank

A day devoted to the royal necropolis, for guests who want depth rather than breadth.

Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt · Photo: Dmitrii Zhodzishskii

Departs from
Safaga Port
Destinations
Luxor
Estimated duration
11½–12½ hours
Activity level
Long day, uneven ground

Overview

Instead of dividing the day between both banks of the Nile, this itinerary concentrates on the West Bank, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom prepared for eternity.

With more time in the Valley of the Kings, your guide can explain how the tombs were cut and decorated, then continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and, time permitting, the reliefs of Medinet Habu.

Experience: Temples & tombs

Aerial view of the Temple of Hatshepsut beneath the desert cliffs of Deir el-Bahari
Aerial view of the Temple of Hatshepsut beneath the desert cliffs of Deir el-Bahari
Hot-air balloons rising at sunrise over the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Hot-air balloons rising at sunrise over the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
The terraced Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut set against the cliffs of Luxor's West Bank
The terraced Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut set against the cliffs of Luxor's West Bank

Guests on this route

  • Guests of Narmer Tours in the courts of Medinet Habu
    Medinet Habu, Luxor West Bank
  • A Narmer Tours sign held up in front of the first pylon of Medinet Habu
    Medinet Habu, Luxor West Bank

Highlights

  • More time inside the Valley of the Kings
  • The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
  • Medinet Habu, if time ashore allows
  • An Egyptologist-led reading of tomb paintings

Itinerary

Indicative order. Your guide may adjust it on the day for crowds, opening times and your return.

  1. On arrival

    Depart Safaga Port

    Private transfer across the Eastern Desert to Luxor's West Bank.

  2. Late morning

    Valley of the Kings

    An unhurried visit to a selection of open tombs, chosen on the day for interest and crowd levels.

  3. Midday

    Lunch break

    Lunch on the West Bank, confirmed with your quote.

  4. Afternoon

    Temple of Hatshepsut

    The terraced mortuary temple beneath the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

  5. Afternoon

    Medinet Habu (optional)

    Included only when your schedule leaves a comfortable margin.

  6. Return

    Drive back to Safaga Port

    Timed from your all-aboard time.

What’s included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver(to be confirmed)
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide in English, or in Italian or Spanish on request(to be confirmed)
  • Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary(to be confirmed)
  • Bottled water in the vehicle(to be confirmed)
  • Lunch(to be confirmed)

Not included

  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal purchases and optional extra site tickets
  • Travel insurance

Pickup and return to your ship

Pickup

Your guide meets you at Safaga Port once passengers are cleared to disembark. Exact meeting arrangements depend on the terminal and your ship, and are confirmed in writing with your itinerary.

Return planning

Optional stops are added only after the return time is fixed. If the day runs late, optional visits are dropped, not the margin before all-aboard.

Time ashore needed: roughly 13 h between arrival and all-aboard (about 11½–12½ hours plus a return margin). We confirm this against your ship’s schedule before quoting.

Mobility and physical demands

Long day, uneven ground

  • Tomb access involves slopes and steps, and the valley floor is exposed to the sun.
  • Less suitable for guests who cannot manage several short climbs.

Tell us about any mobility needs in your enquiry and we will advise honestly on what is comfortable.

Questions about this excursion

How many tombs will we see?

That depends on which tombs are open and on ticketing rules on your date. We confirm the plan with your quote.

Plan this excursion

Price on request

Quoted for your group, date and requirements.

Check your time ashore

Use the times in your cruise documents, in local port time.

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