Tombs of the Nobles (Valley of the Nobles)
- Hours:Open daily 6am - 5pm
- Admission:25 L.E. - 30 L.E. for 2 - 3 tombs
Cultural Experience, Walking / Hiking, Ruin - Ancient, Temple
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The Tombs of the Nobles (or Valley of the Nobles) may lack the star power of the Valley of the Kings or other Luxor hotspots, but this neglected gem is well worth a visit. This is a cemetery on a rare scale, with hundreds of tombs embedded in the rock, often richly decorated with frescoes depicting the working lives of their inhabitants.
Only a fraction of the sites can be accessed. Highlights include the tomb of Sennofer, the mayor of Thebes (modern-day Luxor), with its charming painted grapevines, and the harvest scenes accompanying Nakht the astronomer on his eternal journey.
One of the grandest tombs belongs to the nobleman Ramose, and it affords the visitor a rare glimpse of life under Akhenaten, possibly the earliest of all rulers to espouse a monotheistic faith.
It was a brilliant tour. We really enjoyed ourselves and our tour guide was very friendly and made everything very easy to understand.
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A definite must. Do not go to Egypt without doing this tour. A private guide also makes the tour more personal and interesting. Worth every cent
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enjoyed the tombs. It's unbelievable the detail on the walls and how well they have been preserved.
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The Tombs of the Nobles are scattered in the low hills above the Ramesseum. There are separate areas each with their own admission charge; the most highly recommended is Sheikh Abd El-Gurna.
