Valley of the Kings, Luxor: Address, Valley of the Kings Reviews: 4.5/5
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings
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This desert valley contains the ancient burial ground of many Egyptian pharaohs. Among over 60 royal tombs is the famous Tomb of Tutankhamen that was found in pristine condition.
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17 within 5 kms
Marsam
41
1.8 km££ - £££ • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Egyptian
Panorama Restaurant and Cafe
13
1.6 km££ - £££ • Mediterranean • Egyptian • Vegetarian Friendly
Restaurant Mohammed
25
1.9 km££ - £££ • Mediterranean • Egyptian • Vegetarian Friendly
Nour El Gourna
20
1.9 km£ • Mediterranean • Egyptian • Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe & Restaurant Maratonga - Medinet Habu
49
2.4 km£ • Cafe • Egyptian • Vegetarian Friendly
Habou Garden
19
2.2 km££ - £££ • International • Mediterranean • Healthy
Memnon Guesthouse, Restaurant & Cafe
11
2.4 km££ - £££ • Italian • French • Belgian
Malkata House
15
2.5 km££ - £££ • Moroccan • Mediterranean • Healthy
Desert Rose Coffee
13
2.5 km£ • International • Mediterranean • Egyptian
New Memnon Hotel
3
2.6 kmMediterranean • Egyptian • Arabic
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54 within 10 kms
Tomb of Ay
102
0 mAncient Ruins
Tomb of Ramses III
438
28 mAncient Ruins
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
1,323
34 mAncient Ruins
Howard Carter House
325
41 mHistoric Sites
Tomb of Sennefer
4
41 mAncient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Tomb of Rekhmire
2
41 mAncient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Tomb of Twosret and Setnakhte,
2
41 mHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Tomb of Ramases VII
3
41 mAncient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Tomb of Pharaoh Seti II
1
41 mHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses I,
2
41 mHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
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Egryn a
23 contributions
Jun 2022
Visiting twice - see more - will be back. There was an opportunity to Visit The Caro Museum to see what Kink Tut left behind. HINT: Go late in the year; Take wide bring hat; take water
Written 29 June 2022
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Tom D
Sittingbourne, UK54 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Thoroughly enjoyed my trip here, I would advise anyone to visit the tomb of SETI I it costs additional but is completely worth it.
I saw 3 tombs from various dynasties, absolutely fascinating and amazing to see.
In my opinion Tutankhamen’s isn’t worth the extra, there are far more awesome tombs.
There a few places for shade!
I saw 3 tombs from various dynasties, absolutely fascinating and amazing to see.
In my opinion Tutankhamen’s isn’t worth the extra, there are far more awesome tombs.
There a few places for shade!
Written 18 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Margaret S
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
It was an experience of a life time, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and up lifting with our group
Written 7 June 2022
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rmartinmitch
Boston, MA474 contributions
May 2022
We had a chance to visit the Valley of the Kings during our recent trip to Egypt. Of course you will want to go, but here are a few tips based on our experience.
Beware fake tour guides. They are lurking outside the gate, and are not really needed to tour the tombs.
Pick your tombs. The admission pass allows you to visit three tombs. So pick wisely. Try Seti I and Rames IX
Visit Tut if open to public.
Watch the heat. There is no shade walking between tombs. The day we visited was over 110F.
A great experience not to be missed
Beware fake tour guides. They are lurking outside the gate, and are not really needed to tour the tombs.
Pick your tombs. The admission pass allows you to visit three tombs. So pick wisely. Try Seti I and Rames IX
Visit Tut if open to public.
Watch the heat. There is no shade walking between tombs. The day we visited was over 110F.
A great experience not to be missed
Written 30 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Goginho
Ljubljana12 contributions
Dec 2021
Ok, Egypt is Egypt and Luxor is Luxor. Locals just want to earn money no matter which way. At the entrance there was a man presenting him as a guide. When me and friends agreed of a price for a tour (tickets, train drive ticket) I gave him money and then he started to add 400 eguptian pounds for tourist taxes, 300 punds for another kind of taxes... and then I said to him, enough, just give me the money which I gave you already back. He did not want to until I said that I would call Police. Then he gave me money so we bought tickets by ourselves and entered without a guide. Later we found out, that he was a fake guide. So beware of people at the entrance, they need to have badges of tourist guides. Ok, we visited tombs, enjoying them and the sun in december. When we finished with our visits (3 tombs visited), and we did not have to hurry anywhere, we decided to walk on the open road uphill to have a view of the valley. Suddenly a man started to shout on us, like we are animals. He ran to us and asked what are we doing there? I said, that we just walked the road, which WAS NOT CLOSED by any sign and we did nothing wrong. He asked for tickets and when he saw that we visited 3 tombs, he said that we must leave the valley. The worst experience by a local tourist police, people with no education and cultural or social intelligence.
Written 28 May 2022
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Floridians33596
Valrico, FL401 contributions
May 2022
It is hard to describe the feeling when entering the valley of the Kings. It is truly an AWESOME experience! Make sure to take plenty of pictures. Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water !
Written 25 May 2022
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Smitty09876
Carmel, IN634 contributions
Apr 2022
Another one-of-a-kind collection of burial sites for the Eqyptian Pharaohs and powerful nobles were buried in individually carved-out caves. This was done over a period of about five hundred years from about the 10th century BC to the fifteen century BC. This valley, the East Valley near Luxor, is home to over sixty tombs and chambers, some simple and some hugely complex. Many of the tombs and caves were decorated and painted with vivid colors, depicting life and death 4500 years ago. Even though most of the tombs were vandalized and most/all artifacts were stolen, the artwork remains in many, vivid colors and drawings telling stories of life back then.
In this valley, the most well-known and prominent tomb is that of King Tut or Tutankhamen. This tomb was found intact I believe and besides the stunning artwork on the walls, you can see the mummified body of King Tut preserved for all to see under a plexiglass box. The guide will aid you in taking a picture of King Tut's head. Stunning...
If you do find yourself in the area of Luxor, this is a MUST STOP for you to observe and learn. Outstanding.
In this valley, the most well-known and prominent tomb is that of King Tut or Tutankhamen. This tomb was found intact I believe and besides the stunning artwork on the walls, you can see the mummified body of King Tut preserved for all to see under a plexiglass box. The guide will aid you in taking a picture of King Tut's head. Stunning...
If you do find yourself in the area of Luxor, this is a MUST STOP for you to observe and learn. Outstanding.
Written 20 May 2022
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Tigertribal
Craigavon, UK984 contributions
May 2022
We visited 3 tombs on our ticket. Rameses III, Rameses VII & Rameses IX.
You are able to visit King Tutankhamun’s & other tombs for an extra fee.
Enter the complex via electric carts.
Café & toilets on site.
You are able to visit King Tutankhamun’s & other tombs for an extra fee.
Enter the complex via electric carts.
Café & toilets on site.
Written 12 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
7sempreinviaggio
Palermo, Italy320 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Super interesting place to see, go there early in the morning as it’s very hot especially when I went, in May
Written 6 May 2022
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TINA60751
Titusville, FL11 contributions
Mar 2022
You have to purchase your ticket and then purchase a ticket to ride the trolley to the entrance. The ticket that you purchase only includes three tombs that you have to search for. To get into other tombs you must purchase extra tickets. It is hot and it felt like I was walking around in circles trying to find which tombs I was allowed to go into.
Written 2 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
philrschultz
Austin, TX17 contributions
I understand that your ticket to The Valley of the Kings includes (3) tombs (and that you can pay extra to add Seti, Tut). My question is whether it is possible to (1) Buy a ticket and visit 3 tombs, and then (2) go back and buy “another” ticket and go back and see 3 different tombs you didn’t see with your first ticket on the same day. And as a separate question, my understanding is that while you used to not be able to take photos in many tombs with a digital camera, today you can albeit by paying an extra fee (correct?). And are there any tombs where you still to this day can not take photos with a digital camera? I understand that flash will not be allowed and that lighting conditions could make things difficult at times
Dayle P
Bicester, UK79 contributions
Good morning to you,
When we visited in March you could take cameras in to the tombs with no restriction. Many were using flash photography although the tombs are relatively well lit so you may not need it. Be away of the locals who sit in the tombs, they will pester you to take your photo - but always for a fee.
The tombs themselves are a golf buggy ride away from the ticket booth and when we were there it was not possible to go back and purchase further tickets however they may have changed how they operate.
Hi my Wife and I are going in February. I am told that it is no longer allowed to take photos in the Valley of the Kings? Is this true?
Ron S
New York City, NY4,989 contributions
It's fine with your cell phone or small camera. For a large camera you may need a permit (not sure)
TrickyWitch
Bath, UK254 contributions
What are the opening hours in March? I'm getting conflicting information from various websites. Anyone know which tombs are open currently?
TrickyWitch
Bath, UK254 contributions
To answer my own question in case someone else needs the same info - VOK opened at 7am. We got there 7.30 and there were a handful people there but it was quiet and cool. Tombs were not too hot. Worth the early start! In fact ALL sites seemed to open 7am to 5pm when we were there Feb/March.
CharlieJCI
Barnsley, UK108 contributions
Can you pay for extra tomb tickets and photo passes in English pounds/US dollars or is it only Egyptian Pounds?
DNC2014
Regina, Canada66 contributions
You can use US$ but not sure of British #'s. Their rate of exchange however is very poor so recommend getting Egyptian #'s at a bank.
Culture756474
2 contributions
Hello - My mother uses a cane to walk. She is able to go up and down stairs, albeit with some difficulty. How are the tombs accessed? She is a tough woman who is desperate to explore ancient Egypt. Do you think she could she do it? Thank you.
DOUG and NIKI
Long Island, NY282 contributions
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Sam W
Manchester, UK4 contributions
Can you visit in the evening?
zeldazoom63
Lancashire, UK71 contributions
No they close in the evening you will be able to look on there website for opening times as I think it varies in winter and summer
70arnoldbelgium
Couvin, Belgium90 contributions
j'aimerais savoir si on peux prendre des photos(gsm ou reflex) !
merci
23552
Madrid, Spain933 contributions
si se puede, sin problemas
Neil P
St Helens, UK72 contributions
If I'm on a cruise and stop here, is it possible to go to the valley without having to go on a excursion and obtain my own ticket
E-Squidy
Sydney, Australia169 contributions
You can buy your own ticket at the visitors centre there, you would just have to get a cab to take you to the Valley itself
Crisweetie
Chelmsford, UK65 contributions
Can somebody please tell me if there is transport ie buggy for the less mobile here? Thank you
UsaJules
usa455 contributions
Hi, yes there is a little tram or train. We rode it because it is so hot---that was in May so I assume it is still available. The walk wouldn't be bad except for the heat. The tram picks you up right after you walk through the entrance and takes you to the tomb area and back.
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have other questions.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Valley of the Kings:
- Private Guided Tour to Valley of the Kings (From £42.18)
- Full-Day Luxor Tour: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple (From £90.97)
- Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile (From £70.29)
- Private Nefertari and King Tut's Tombs, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple (From £215.01)
- Private Tour: Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple (From £89.21)
- Hotels near Valley of the Kings:
- (1.84 km) Marsam Hotel
- (2.62 km) New Memnon Hotel
- (5.96 km) Venus Hotel
- (6.52 km) Bob Marley Peace Hotel
- (5.98 km) Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
- Restaurants near Valley of the Kings:
- (6.62 km) Aisha Restaurant
- (6.59 km) The Lantern Room Restaurant
- (6.50 km) Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Restaurants
- (5.89 km) Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant
- (6.54 km) El Tarboush
- Attractions near Valley of the Kings:
- (0.00 km) Tomb of Ay
- (0.03 km) Tomb of Ramses III
- (0.03 km) Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
- (0.04 km) Howard Carter House
- (0.04 km) Tomb of Sennefer