Visiting Valley of the Kings: what to know
- Tickets
- General ticket covers three tombs; tombs such as Tutankhamun and Seti I need extra tickets. Check official sources for current prices.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Best time
- Early morning, before the heat and tour groups
- Getting there
- West Bank of Luxor by ferry or road
Luxor itineraries with Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings is on day 2
Day 2 of Luxor: Valley of the Kings
The West Bank
How Valley of the Kings fits into a day.- 6:30Valley of the KingsWest Bank
- 10:30Mortuary Temple of HatshepsutWest Bank
- 12:30Colossi of MemnonWest Bank
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Valley of the Kings FAQs
How do you reach the Valley of the Kings?
Cross the Nile to the West Bank by ferry or take a taxi from Luxor.
What tombs can visitors enter?
Several tombs are open on rotation. Entry details change and are listed at the site.
Is photography allowed inside the tombs?
Rules vary by tomb. Check signs or ask staff on arrival.
