Prices and hours checked on the official booking portal of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (egymonuments.com) in October 2026. They can change; the price shown at checkout or at the ticket office is the one that applies.
What the main ticket covers
The Valley of the Kings, on the West Bank of Luxor, was the burial ground of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom. More than sixty tombs have been found, but only a rotating selection is open on any given day. The general ticket lets you enter three tombs from those open that day. A handful of famous tombs are not part of that choice and have their own ticket.
Ticket prices (foreign visitors)
| Ticket | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Kings general entry (three tombs) | EGP 750 | EGP 375 |
| Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), extra | EGP 700 | EGP 350 |
| Tomb of Ramesses V & VI (KV9), extra | EGP 220 | EGP 110 |
| Tomb of Ay (West Valley), extra | EGP 200 | EGP 100 |
| Tomb of Seti I (KV17), extra | EGP 2,000 | EGP 2,000 |
Extra tickets are bought in addition to the general entry, not instead of it. Children under six enter free. Students need a valid student card and must be 24 or younger. Photography with a mobile phone is free.
Opening hours
The portal lists the site from 06:00, with last entry at 17:00 in summer and 16:00 in winter and during Ramadan. The valley is a narrow limestone canyon with little shade, so the first hours of the morning are by far the most comfortable.
Which extra tomb is worth it?
- Tutankhamun (KV62): small, and only the burial chamber is decorated, but it is the tomb Howard Carter found almost intact in 1922 and the king’s mummy is still inside. Worth it if the story matters to you more than the size.
- Ramesses V & VI (KV9): long corridors and ceilings covered with astronomical scenes and the goddess Nut. For the price, the best value of the extras.
- Seti I (KV17): one of the longest and most richly decorated tombs in the valley. A deliberate splurge for people with a strong interest in Egyptian art.
How to plan the morning
- Start at the Valley of the Kings, then continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon, which are on the way back to the river.
- Allow two to three hours in the valley for three tombs plus one extra.
- Cameras other than mobile phones may need a permit; ask at the ticket office.
- Carry water, a hat and closed shoes. The walk between tombs is short but sunny.
Day tours that include the Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Kings tour with Hatshepsut and Karnak
- Luxor West Bank full day: kings, queens and temples
- Luxor East and West Bank in one day
- Luxor day trip from Aswan
Our tour prices do not include the extra tomb tickets, so you can choose on the day. See all day tours in Luxor or read the Luxor day trip from Cairo guide.