2-Hour visit to the Valley of the Kings near Luxor
Highlights
Luxor
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
2 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of the Kings, a vast burial ground for the greatest pharaohs of ancient Egypt, primarily known for Tutankhamun's tomb. Spend 2 hours visiting the tombs of the famous kings, queens and nobles of the New Kingdom as your tour guide explains to you its historical relevance.
Itinerary
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Explore the Valley of the Kings
- You will be received from Luxor airport by your tour guide. 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 the 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.
- The 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 number of 62 known tombs inside the Valley of the Kings, out of which only 13 are opened for the public to visit as the government rotates the tombs, trying to keep them in well-preserved conditions.
- Explore the site as your guide explains the history and secrets of the ancient burial customs and area.
End of the tour
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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