- Address: Valley of the Kings, Egypt
- Hours: Open daily. Summer: 6am - 5pm, Winter: 6am - 4pm
- Admission: 55 L.E.
Valley of the Kings Tours
The harsh, lunar landscape of the Valley of the Kings is the resting place of numerous New Kingdom pharaohs, whose remains were interred in tombs burrowed into rock. The 60-odd tombs which have been discovered (which may represent only half of the total tombs in the area) are identified by number rather than the name of their original inhabitant, and a handful of tombs are closed at any one time for restoration. Nonetheless there is more than enough to see, and it is better to pick out a representative sample rather than try to see every tomb.
Grave-robbers and museums have nabbed the items which were supposed to accompany rulers into the afterlife, but you can still see the work of some of the finest artisans of the ancient world, who glorified pharaohs in frescoes and wall reliefs. Graffiti shows that this extraordinary ensemble of antiquities was already a tourist attraction for the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Practical Info
The Valley of the Kings is beyond the West Bank of the Nile, behind the Temple of Hatshepsut. Taxis can drop you at the ticket office; from there it's a short tram ride to the first tomb.
Tours & Tickets
2-Night, 1-Day Private Trip to Luxor from Cairo by Sleeper Train
Travel to Luxor from Cairo in classic style, by deluxe sleeper train, on this 2-night, 1-day private trip that covers the highlights of the ancient city of ... Read more
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 2 days (approx.)
Private Tour: Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
Tour the most famous sites on Luxor's West Bank in the company of an expert private guide. You'll step back into Egypt's ancient history at the Valley of the ... Read more
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private Day Tour to Luxor by Car from Hurghada
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, and the UNESCO World Heritage site at Deir el-Medina. ... Read more
Location: Hurghada, Egypt
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
Private Tour: Luxor Flight and Tour from Sharm el Sheikh
Maximize your sightseeing in Luxor with a one hour flight to Luxor and spend your valuable vacation time visiting the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, ... Read more
Location: Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
Private Full-Day Tour of Luxor From Hurghada
While you are staying in Hurghada, seize the opportunity and travel to the city of Luxor by air-conditioned minivan on this private full-day tour to see all ... Read more
Location: Hurghada, Egypt
Duration: 15 hours (approx.)
Discover Luxor: Half Day Tour to Valley of The Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and The Memnon Colossal Statues
Half-day tour to see the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Visit The Valley of the Kings, last resting-place of the ancient Pharaohs, the temple of Queen ... Read more
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Day Tour to Luxor from Hurghada by Car
Spend a day tour to Luxor from Hurghada by an air-conditioned vehicle to visit the landmarks of Luxor such as Karnak temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of ... Read more
Location: Hurghada, Egypt
Duration: Flexible
Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan
This full-day tour of Luxor from Aswan, guided by a qualified Egyptologist, covers off all the highlights of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. You'll visit ... Read more
Location: Aswan, Egypt
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Luxor West Bank Private Full-Day Tour with Lunch
Enjoy full day private tour to Luxor west bank, explore the Theban Necropolis that testifies to the same obsession with death and resurrection that produced ... Read more
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Private Tour: Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor and Karnak Temples from Luxor Airport
Enjoy 8 hours covering the West and East bank of Luxor and see most of the tourist attractions in Luxor characterized by its ancient history. Visit the Valley ... Read more
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
