Beyond the city

Valley of the Kings

Royal necropolis·Luxor west bank

UNESCO World Heritage

About Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings, on the west bank at Luxor, holds the rock-cut tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs, among them Tutankhamun’s; it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ancient Thebes.

Why it's on our list

  • UNESCO World Heritage

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Valley of the Kings before you go.

Location

The ULTIMATE letter

Cairo in your inbox

An occasional email with new places, events, area guides and our latest in-depth articles. No spam, ever.