Ein unbedingtes "Must do" in Luxor! Wahnsinnig interessantes und beeindruckendes Tal mit alten Gräbhöhlen. Der Pharaonen Ich konnte im Rahmen einer gebuchten Tour nur 3 der etwa 24 für Besucher freigegebenen Grabhöhlen besichtigen. Diese waren wunderschön und unglaublich gut erhalten. Sogar die Farben der Reliefe und Wandbemalungen sind größtenteils erstaunlich gut erhalten. Ich hatte leider viel zu wenig Zeit und hätte mir gerne mehr angeschaut. Für die Grabhöhle des Tutanchamun mit dessen Mumie sind 20€ extra zu entrichten, was mir persönlich zu viel war, nur um eine Mumie zu sehen. Da würde ich mir vielleicht wünschen, dass es vielleicht ein teureres Ticket gäbe, indem dann alle Gräber, inklusive die des Tutanchamun, gäbe.

Fascinating place full of history. First of all, it gets very warm here. In any case, remember to bring enough water and headgear. There is hardly any shade. You are driven to the entrance with golf carts and can then visit the tombs. We were there with a tour guide and it was not clear in advance that only three tombs can be visited with a regular ticket. So you should think carefully about what you want to see. The tomb of Tutankhamun costs about 15 € more and is not really worth it, because the tomb is empty in large parts. Here one feels already very excluded as a tourist. Some tombs were marked as open on the map, but were not. Disappointing! But the visited tombs were highly exciting and definitely worth the visit. What we found most interesting were the paintings (some even still colorful) on the walls. As is so often the case, some guards will try to get tips by arbitrarily closing off areas and only letting you through for a fee. Whether you go along with this is up to you.

What else can be said about this place, that hasn't been said already. One of the most amazing archeological sites in the world. Numerous tombs have been and are still being discovered to this day. The site only has a few tombs open to the public at a time and it pays to visit right when it opens. We had the whole place to ourselves from 6 am to 9am, after that the tour buses start showing up and the atmosphere is ruined. The general ticket only allows you to visit 3 tombs though, so you should be done by then.

It is quite spectacular, but because there is no guide, you can only take a look at it. Archaeologists will be more interested than us. "In order to avoid possible damage, most of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings are not open to the public, and a total of 18 open tombs are rarely opened at the same time. The tombs are usually closed for restoration work . Tourists visiting KV62 are The Valley of the Kings brings extra income. Only the tomb of Pharaoh Ayi of the 18th Dynasty is open in the West Valley of the Valley of the Kings, and tourists need to purchase tickets separately to enter and visit . Now the tour guide can no longer explain to tourists in the tomb, Tourists should also keep quiet when visiting, and they must enter and exit in groups on a one-way route. The purpose is to reduce the visiting time and reduce the damage to the murals of the tomb by tourists. In addition, it is strictly forbidden to take pictures in the tomb.” In 1997, Islamic militants from the Islamist group massacred 58 tourists and four Egyptians in nearby Deir Bahari. This has led to an overall decline in tourism in the region. (Quoted from Wikipedia)

One of the most amazing places I have ever seen in my life! It really takes your breath away when you see these places built thousands of years ago! It gives you the feeling that those ancient civilizations were way more advanced than we think!

💪🔥🇪🇬 باكتشاف حجرة الدفن الأخيرة عام 2006 والمعروفة باسم (مقبرة 63) علاوة على اكتشاف مدخلين آخرين لنفس الحجرة خلال عام 2008 ، وصل عدد المقابر المكتشفة حتى الآن إلى 63 مقبرة متفاوتة الأحجام إذ تتراوح ما بين حفرة صغيرة في الأرض وحتى مقبرة معقدة التركيب تحوي أكثر من 120 حجرة دفن بداخلها ، استخدمت هذه المقابر جميعها في دفن ملوك وأمراء الدولة الحديثة بمصر القديمة بالإضافة إلى بعض النبلاء ومن كان على علاقة بالأسرة الحاكمة في ذلك الوقت ، وتتميز المقابر الملكية باحتوائها على رسومات ونقوش من الميثولوجيا المصرية القديمة توضح العقائد الدينية والمراسم التأبينية في ذلك الوقت. وجميع القبور المكتشفة قد تم فتحها ونهبها في العصور القديمة وعلى الرغم من ذلك بقت دليلا دامغا على قوة ورخاء ملوك ذلك الزمان ، وتعد هذه المنطقة مركزا للتنقيبات الكشفية لدراسة علم الآثار وعلم المصريات منذ نهاية القرن الثامن عشر إذ تثير مقابرها اهتمام الدارسين للتوسع في مثل هذه الدراسات والتنقيبات الأثرية ، وقد ذاع صيت الوادي في العصر الحديث بعد اكتشاف مقبرة توت عنخ أمون كاملة وما دار حولها من أقاويل بخصوص لعنة الفراعنة ، وظل الوادي مشتهرا بالتنقيبات الأثرية المنتشرة بين أرجائه حتى تم اعتماده كموقع للتراث العالمي عام 1979 بالإضافة إلى مدينة طيبة الجنائزية بأكملها ، ولا تزال عمليات الكشف والتنقيب والترميم جارية في وادي الملوك حتى الآن، وقد تم مؤخرا افتتاح مركزا سياحيا هناك.

Absolutely Fantastic... we also went to the Karnak Temple which was also Fantastic...

Amazing 🤩

so crowded

Amazing

Absolutely beautiful paintings inside the tombs. The history of this place is breathtaking, especially when you think of all these tombs lying there in the darkness for so many centuries. *** We visited on a weekday around 8, and the place was swarming with other tourists. The normal ticket costs 400 EGP for adults and 200 for students, and you can visit three tombs. You can also take additional tickets for the tombs of Ay (100 - apparently outside the main complex), Tutankhamun (360), Seti I (1400), and Rameses V and VI (120). We bought the Rameses ones and would recommend - the tomb was beautiful and also less crowded. We did not buy Tutankhamun's as it is the smallest, and anyway pretty much everything is now in the Cairo Museum. The place is very very hot 🥵, so try to get there early. Guides are not allowed inside the tombs, so getting a guide may not be worth it if you have done your research and know the basics of Egyptian history.

Absolutely stunning some of the tombs. Rameses 4th and Tuts recommended highly. Its definitely a once in a lifetime and worth of the visit

The valley or the kings can be summed up in one word....wow. It's breathtaking. It's gorgeous. It's interesting. It's history. Please do yourself a favor and visit this site.

Fantastic tombs in a throughway with lots of easy signage. Once you purchase your ticket, you have to pay another 20 LE per person for a quick ride up to the main gate. Beware of the people who sit at the gate and pretend they officially work there - they're out to trick you. We visited 4 tombs including the extra fee for Ramses V and VI - each was unique in their own way and beautiful. The popular tombs will have a line out the tomb so be prepared for crowds. The tickets come with 3 tombs you don't need to choose them at purchase. Great visit, just slightly tainted by all the locals looking to make a buck off you.

I visited the place with a tour guide. It was a sight to see. The bus trip to there is long but worth it.