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Valley of the Kings (Luxor West Bank) — Entry Ticket to Royal Tomb Valley (Extra Tickets for Select Tombs)
Highlights
Entry ticket to Valley of the Kings site (general access to the valley and the standard visitor circuit).
About this experience
The Valley of the Kings is Luxor’s legendary royal necropolis on the West Bank — a desert valley packed with pharaonic tombs. Your main entry ticket gets you into the site to visit open tombs, but some specific tombs require separate tickets (sold separately).
What's included
- Entry ticket to Valley of the Kings site (general access to the valley and the standard visitor circuit).
Who it's for
- Perfect for: first-timers in Luxor, history lovers, photographers.
- Expect heat + lots of steps/ramps inside tombs.
What you'll do
- Enter the valley, walk between tomb entrances, and go inside the open tombs on the standard route.
- Optional: buy add-on tickets for specific tombs if you want them (e.g., Tutankhamun / Sety I / Ramesses V-VI).
Before you go
- Tickets / price (official, foreign adult): EGP 750 (foreign student: EGP 375).
- Opening hours (official): 6:00 AM — 5:00 PM.
- Note (official): certain tombs are priced separately (listed separately in the official tariff).
Good to know
- Go early for cooler temperatures and smaller crowds.
- Typical visit time: 2—3 hours (more if you add extra-ticket tombs).
Why this is worth it
Main ticket gets you into the Valley of the Kings; famous tombs can be extra. Official foreign adult entry: EGP 750.