Egypt · Archaeology

2-Hour Valley of the Kings Tour near Luxor with 3 Tomb Visits

2 Hours Round trip from Egypt Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the beautifully painted royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
02 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage burial ground of ancient Egyptian pharaohs
03 Learn about New Kingdom burial customs and the secrets of the site
04 See the valley known for the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb

Explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, the vast burial ground of ancient Egypt's greatest pharaohs and the discovery site of Tutankhamun's tomb. Over 2 hours, visit the royal painted tombs of kings, queens, and nobles of the New Kingdom while your tour guide explains their historical relevance, burial customs, and the secrets of this remarkable archaeological area.

Explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, the vast burial ground of ancient Egypt's greatest pharaohs and the discovery site of Tutankhamun's tomb.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Valley of the Kings from Luxor

You will be received from Luxor airport by your tour guide and drive towards the Valley of the Kings, located on the ancient site of Thebes on the west bank of the Nile River.

Upon arrival, spend 2 hours exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its royal painted tombs where queens, kings, and nobles of the New Kingdom were buried, making it the world's most magnificent burial ground. It is also known for the tomb of Tutankhamun, which was discovered here.

Guests are allowed to visit 3 different tombs per ticket. If you wish to see more, you will have to buy another ticket.

There are a total of 62 known tombs inside the Valley of the Kings, of which only 13 are open to the public at a time, as the government rotates the tombs to help keep them in well-preserved condition.

Explore the site as your guide explains the history and secrets of the ancient burial customs and the area.

End of the tour.