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

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Valley of the Queens- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Egypt; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Valley of the Queens, located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt, is the burial site of royal women, including queens, princes, and princesses from the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. Unlike the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were interred, this valley is home to 91 tombs, with some dating back over 3,000 years. The tombs, notably of Queen Nefertari and others, are renowned for their well-preserved paintings and inscriptions, offering insight into ancient Egyptian burial practices and beliefs about the afterlife. The site, part of the UNESCO World Heritage list, faces threats from tourism, environmental conditions, and natural decay, but ongoing conservation efforts aim to protect these invaluable monuments.

Operators offering tours in Egypt

Attractions in Luxor

Karnak

4.9

Luxor Temple

Valley of the Kings

4.4

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Colossi of Memnon

Tomb of Nefertari

4.8

Ramesseum

Madinat Habu

Reviews of Valley of the Queens

Bishoy Taher

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-01

Ticket price are 150 for adult foreigner and 40 for adult egyptian in egyptian pounds. Three tombs of three kings are open to see. Other area or tombs are under exploration maybe.
John Russell-Smith (FamilyRussell-SmithTravel)

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-14

Awsome set of tombs. Unfortunately, Nefertiti was closed, but others are still good. Get there at opening time (7am) and you will be the only ones there (we even beat the tomb workers!!!! Will get busy with tours!!
Tamika Green

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-06

3 tombs included in price. Those of more well known tombs are extra costs. The tomb of Seti I was 1800 - the most expensive. Rames V and VI was the cheapest of the add ons and in my opinion the most beautiful. Tutankhamun is the only tomb with mummy inside. The tomb was built quickly, so only 1 wall is decorated. Lots of staff inside tombs offering “behind the scenes” for a fee
Adie Klein

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-03

Not a greatly visited site, The Valley of the Queen's is amazing. Especially the tomb of Nefertari, with its colourful walls throughout the tomb. Yes it does cost 2000 Egyptian Pounds each person to enter but it's worth every cent.
Luz Buitrago

4
Reviewed: 2024-01-30

Very colorful tomb with a beautiful work in reliefs. Gives short time to see and take photos, to me feel little crowded, there is small halls to walk, but it was worth visiting.