Painted tombs of the pharaohs, including Tutankhamun's.
Address: West Bank, Luxor
For about 500 years, from around 1539 BC, the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in rock-cut tombs in this desert valley, hoping to hide them from robbers. More than 60 tombs have been found, with painted corridors leading deep into the hillside.
In 1922 Howard Carter discovered the almost intact tomb of Tutankhamun here, the most famous find in the history of archaeology.
October to April.
At opening; by midday the valley is very hot.
Open tombs rotate to protect the paintings.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
His mummy remains in the tomb in the Valley of the Kings; his treasures are at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Three with a standard ticket, plus special tombs with extra tickets.
About 2–3 hours.
