Valley of the Kings, Luxor Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours &

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Valley of the Kings, Luxor- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Egypt; 8 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor, served as the burial site for Egypt's pharaohs and high-ranking officials during the New Kingdom period (18th to 20th Dynasties). It contains 65 tombs, including those of renowned rulers such as Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. The tombs, carved into the cliffs, are decorated with intricate scenes from Egyptian mythology, offering insights into the ancient Egyptians' beliefs about the afterlife. The area is part of the Theban Necropolis and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Although most tombs are not accessible to the public, a select few can be visited, including the famous KV62, the tomb of Tutankhamun. The valley is an ongoing focus of archaeological research, revealing more about the funerary practices and history of ancient Egypt.

Operators offering tours in Egypt

Attractions in Luxor

Karnak

4.9

Luxor Temple

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Colossi of Memnon

Tomb of Nefertari

4.8

Ramesseum

Madinat Habu

Deir el-Bahari

4.6

Reviews of Valley of the Kings

Ali khorsandfard (Old Book)

4
Reviewed: 2024-10-07

First: Take water with yourself, 2 or 3 per person. There is water but very expensive. Second: if you trip without tour; use app iDrive to find best deal. From east side to vally of King you kann find on idrive offers like 160 EGP. But taxi or other charge you 350 to 400 . Plan your trip early morning . Bec6it get hot at mid day . Dont speak with locals or you pay😅
Linda H.

3
Reviewed: 2024-09-26

It was an interesting experience. However, I wouldn't spend my whole day exploring the graves. It became a bit boring, and we even skipped Valley of the Queens and went to Dendera Temple instead.
On Trip Egpyt

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-24

Recomande to visit the tombs of king Ramses III and Seti . The tomb of king Tutankhamen is the only tomb in the valley that has a mummy .
Nishat Haque

4
Reviewed: 2024-08-15

DO NOT HIRE A TOUR GUIDE, they aren't allowed in any of the tombs and are rendered pretty pointless, save your money. Amazing place to visit otherwise to soak up the history and the beauty of each tomb.
Nishat Haque

4
Reviewed: 2024-08-15

DO NOT HIRE A TOUR GUIDE, they aren't allowed in any of the tombs and are rendered pretty pointless, save your money. Amazing place to visit otherwise to soak up the history and the beauty of each tomb.
Lorraine Turnbull

4
Reviewed: 2024-05-14

Very busy and dusty - wear a hat, trainers and take water. We decided NOT to pay extra to see Tutankhamuns tomb as there were loads of other (beautiful and less crowded) tombs to see. Early morning is the best time to go.
Chanel Hayes

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-02

An absolute must see when you're on Luxor, the tombs are amazing! I suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes and taking a scarf or a hat as the sun is extremely hot in the valley.
Marc Convery

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-03

Amazing place. No wonder it is the most visited tourist spot in Egypt beating out Giza. The tombs get hot with people and the lights, so make sure you are dehydrated. A must while in Luxor.