For nearly five hundred years, the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in this remote valley on the West Bank of the Nile. Hidden away to deter tomb robbers, more than sixty tombs were cut into the rock and decorated with vivid scenes to guide the king into the afterlife.
Today a rotating selection of tombs is open to visitors. Standard tickets include three tombs, while famous ones such as Tutankhamun and Seti I require separate tickets. A guide brings the painted walls to life, explaining the funerary texts and the astonishing survival of their color.
The valley was in use from around 1539 to 1075 BCE. The discovery of Tutankhamun's near-intact tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 turned the site into one of the most famous archaeological locations on earth.
Full Day
Step into the world of Egypt's ancient kings, who ruled for over 500 years and left behind the awe-inspiring tombs and temples of Luxor. This is your journey through time — walking among monuments that still tell the story of humanity's greatest civilization.
From $95 per person
View tourThe standard ticket includes three tombs. Special tombs such as Tutankhamun require a separate ticket.
Guides are not allowed to lecture inside the tombs, but a good Egyptologist explains everything just outside and helps you choose the best tombs.
Yes, usually with an additional photo ticket bought at the entrance.
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