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Valley of the Kings

Luxor, Egypt
Ranked #6 of 36 attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 440 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Cemeteries
Traveller Description: The Valley of Kings is the ancient burial ground used by the Pharoahs and dignitries from the 18th to the 20th dynasties. Among 63 royal tombs is the... more »
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State College, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The kings were given quarried chambers meant to be sealed and hidden and yet the interiors still compete for our attention and were not simple formulas when sharing themes. Each were meant to instruct and aide the king's eternal travels. Interesting that the earlier ones such as Thutmosis III chose calligraphy to descend into the 12 hours of the night... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Fantastic experience hampered by the hasslers!! If you've been to Cairo museum, no need to go into King Tuts tomb. Rameses 3rd and 9th great More

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didcot
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This whole area is well worth a visit. However, watch out for the egyptians giving you a torch or piece of paper for fanning yourself in the heat. The expect payment! More

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aussieexpatinuae
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Quite hot but as an ancient egypt history buff , it was like mecca for me! More

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London, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

When in Luxor you should visit this site. Even at the start when you see the model of all the tombs cut down into the mountain it doesn't prepare you for the shear scale and size of them. Some of them are about 3 metres tall and wide and then 60 to 100+ metres deep. There are about 62 discovered... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

As others have said only a small amount of Tombs opened at any one time. The carvings and colours are amazing and well worth the walks in the heat. More

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Saint Nicolas, Belgium
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Everyone knows what to expect from the Valley of the Kings but some guidelines: - Take small change to tip the guides inside the tombs. - DON'T take your camera inside. They will make you leave it in a 'secured' area. You're not officially allowed to take pictures inside the tombs but i saw people paying the guides a bribe... More

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london
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This is quite an amazing site to see when you learn a bit more about it and realise how many tombs etc there actually is its incredible that they are still finding more and more tombs . Some of the tombs are so interesting to go in and stunning. Be prepared for hassle as it is quite bad here. More

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hastings
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

had a fantastic time,all that you think it will be and more,been a couple of times now,went down to tutenkahmuns tomb this time,absolutly brilliant More

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Seattle
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Very interesting. Recommend you go with a guide and in the early morning before the heat of the day. Lots to see and learn. More

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