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Valley of the Kings

Luxor, Egypt
Ranked #7 of 36 attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 443 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Cemeteries
Traveller Description: The Valley of Kings is the ancient burial ground used by the Pharoahs and dignitries from the 18th to the 20th dynasties. Among 63 royal tombs is the... more »
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Roanoke Rapids, NC
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW
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We toured with a taxi and guide. The guide can not go in the tombs with you and a mild irritation is someone inside will want a small tip for walking the 50 feet with you, but still a must see.

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cardiff
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Just Arrived Back From Egypt And During Our Holiday We Went To Luxor - Valley Of The Kings. Tombs Were Amazing!!! We Went VIP That We Booked With Thomson/First Choice And That Makes The Trip A Better Experience Especially In The Heat! The Heat Was Phenomenal, SO HOT, It Was Unbearable But We Managed:) We Went To Ra messes Tomb... More

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Taunton, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

worth the visit there is a train that takes you up to the tombs from the visitors center so its not to bad for people that have walking difficulties

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State College, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The kings were given quarried chambers meant to be sealed and hidden and yet the interiors still compete for our attention and were not simple formulas when sharing themes. Each were meant to instruct and aide the king's eternal travels. Interesting that the earlier ones such as Thutmosis III chose calligraphy to descend into the 12 hours of the night... More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Fantastic experience hampered by the hasslers!! If you've been to Cairo museum, no need to go into King Tuts tomb. Rameses 3rd and 9th great

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didcot
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This whole area is well worth a visit. However, watch out for the egyptians giving you a torch or piece of paper for fanning yourself in the heat. The expect payment!

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aussieexpatinuae
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Quite hot but as an ancient egypt history buff , it was like mecca for me!

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London, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

When in Luxor you should visit this site. Even at the start when you see the model of all the tombs cut down into the mountain it doesn't prepare you for the shear scale and size of them. Some of them are about 3 metres tall and wide and then 60 to 100+ metres deep. There are about 62 discovered... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

As others have said only a small amount of Tombs opened at any one time. The carvings and colours are amazing and well worth the walks in the heat.

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Saint Nicolas, Belgium
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Everyone knows what to expect from the Valley of the Kings but some guidelines: - Take small change to tip the guides inside the tombs. - DON'T take your camera inside. They will make you leave it in a 'secured' area. You're not officially allowed to take pictures inside the tombs but i saw people paying the guides a bribe... More

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