Overview
On Luxor's west bank lies the royal cemetery of Egypt's New Kingdom (16th-11th centuries BC), where more than 60 pharaonic tombs have been uncovered, Tutankhamun's among them. Narrow corridors lead into burial chambers where vivid wall paintings and hieroglyphs survive in remarkable condition after thousands of years. Tutankhamun's tomb, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, requires a separate ticket and dazzles visitors with the richness of its grave goods.
Opening Hours
Daily 06:00-17:00 (until 16:00 in winter)
Travel Tips
The standard ticket lets you choose three tombs; Tutankhamun's and Ramesses VI's require separate tickets. Arrive early in the morning to escape heat and crowds.
Hotels near Valley of the Kings
Hotels and guesthouses in Luxor, West Bank, Luxor
