Good to know
- Tickets
- Separate fee required; confirm current price at the entrance.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Early morning to avoid peak heat
- Getting there
- Taxi from Luxor or included in West Bank tours
Itineraries with Deir el-Medina
Deir el-Medina is on day 2
Day 2 of Luxor: Valley of the Kings
The West Bank
How Deir el-Medina fits into a day.- 6:30Valley of the KingsWest Bank
- 10:30Mortuary Temple of HatshepsutWest Bank
- 12:30Colossi of MemnonWest Bank
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Deir el-Medina questions
What is Deir el-Medina?
It is the remains of a New Kingdom village built for the skilled workers who cut and decorated royal tombs.
Do you need a separate ticket for Deir el-Medina?
Yes. It is not included in standard Valley of the Kings passes.
What should visitors look for at Deir el-Medina?
The preserved house plans and the painted tombs of the workers themselves.
