- 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
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.)
Day Tour: Luxor East and West Banks with Domestic Flight Private Guide and Lunch Included
Explore Luxor the biggest open -Air museum in the world with round trip flights included, Lunch,Private Egyptologist, Sightseeing and all transfers. ... Read more
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: Flexible
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: 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.)
Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
Visit the West Bank where you will visit the Valley Of The Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and The Colossi of Memnon.
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
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: Flexible
Luxor West Bank Private Tour with Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut
Discover the West bank of Luxor, Valley of King, Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut Temple.
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Private Guided Tour to Valley of the Kings
Private guided day trip to see the ancient West Bank monuments in Luxor. Highlights include Valley of the Kings and the infamous Necropolis of Thebes, the Tomb ... Read more
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private Luxor Day Trip From Hurghada
Explore in style the oldest capital of the ancient world. Marvel at the avenue of the sphinx before entering Karnak Temple, visit The Valley of the Kings 3 ... Read more
Location: Hurghada, Egypt
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
Full Day Tour to Luxor West Bank with Private Guide and Lunch
Full Day Luxor West Bank- Discover the Biggest open-air museum in the world. Discover the funerary temples and tombs on the Nile's West Bank . Visit the ... Read more
Location: Luxor, Egypt
Duration: Flexible
