Tour to Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans, & Habu Temple with Balloon ride

That sounds like an incredible itinerary! A hot air balloon ride at sunrise, followed by visits to the Valley of the Queens, the Tombs of the Workers, and Medinet Habu Temple will give you a deep dive into the history and beauty of Luxor’s West Bank. Here’s a suggested plan for your tour:

Itinerary for Your West Bank Tour with Balloon Ride

🌅 Early Morning: Hot Air Balloon Ride (5:00 AM – 7:00 AM)

• Begin your day before sunrise with a hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank.
• Enjoy stunning aerial views of the Nile, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and more.
• Most tours include hotel pickup and light refreshments before takeoff.

🌄 Morning: Valley of the Queens (7:30 AM – 9:00 AM)

• Explore the resting place of royal wives and children from the New Kingdom.

• Must-see tombs:

  • Tomb of Queen Nefertari ( QV66    --   EXTRA  ) – One of the most beautifully decorated tombs in Egypt (requires a separate ticket).
  • Tomb of Amunherkhepshef – A well-preserved tomb of Ramses III’s son.

⛏️ Mid-Morning: Tombs of the Workers at Deir el-Medina (9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)

• Visit the village where the artisans who built the royal tombs lived.
• The site includes small but vividly decorated tombs of the workers and a temple dedicated to Hathor.

• Highlights:

  • Tomb of Sennedjem – Known for colorful scenes of daily life and the afterlife.
  • Tomb of Inherkhau – Features unique artistic details.

🏛️ Late Morning: Medinet Habu Temple (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

• Explore the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, one of the most underrated yet well-preserved temples in Luxor.

• Highlights:

  • Massive reliefs depicting battles and the defeat of the Sea Peoples.
  • Towering pylons and an impressive hypostyle hall.
  • Sacred lake and palace remains of Ramses III.

Tour Tips:

✔️ Wear comfortable shoes – there’s a lot of walking on uneven terrain.

✔️  sunscreen, and a hat, as the West Bank gets hot quickly.

Inclusion

• fluent experienced tour guide
• air conditioned car
• entrance fees
• lunch
• balloon ride
• mineral water on tour

exclusions

• tipping
• exrta expenses

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