History & Culture3 min readPublished: 8 October 2026Last updated: 8 October 2026Reviewed by Mohamed Hassan
Quick facts
- Location
- West Bank, Luxor
- Recommended duration
- About 6 hours
- Typical budget
- From €65 per person
Quick summary
- Short answer: for the tombs themselves, book the Valley of the Kings Tour from €65 (about 6 hours, three royal tombs of your choice).
- Tutankhamun's tomb and the tomb of Seti I can be added; we confirm what your price includes in a written quote.
- Want the whole west bank? The West Bank Tour from €65 adds Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon; the full-day tour from €89 adds the East Bank too.
What is the best way to visit the Valley of the Kings?
The Valley of the Kings is the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom on Luxor's West Bank. If the tombs are why you are going, book the Valley of the Kings Tour from €65. In about six hours you visit three tombs of your choice with an Egyptologist, with hotel transfers, and you can add Tutankhamun and Seti I.
If you would rather see the valley as part of a wider day, compare the West Bank Tour, the Luxor full-day tour and the sunrise balloon flight below.
| Option | What it covers | Duration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Kings Tour | Three tombs of your choice; Tutankhamun and Seti I optional | 6 hours | From €65 | Focus on the tombs |
| West Bank Tour | Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon | 6 hours | From €65 | The whole west bank in one visit |
| Luxor East & West Bank Tour | Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut | 10 hours | From €89 | One day in Luxor |
| Hot Air Balloon Luxor | Sunrise flight over the Valley of the Kings | 3 hours | From €89 | Seeing the valley from above |
- Valley of the Kings Tour
- What it covers
- Three tombs of your choice; Tutankhamun and Seti I optional
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price
- From €65
- Best for
- Focus on the tombs
- West Bank Tour
- What it covers
- Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price
- From €65
- Best for
- The whole west bank in one visit
- Luxor East & West Bank Tour
- What it covers
- Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price
- From €89
- Best for
- One day in Luxor
- Hot Air Balloon Luxor
- What it covers
- Sunrise flight over the Valley of the Kings
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price
- From €89
- Best for
- Seeing the valley from above
Prices are the stored “from” prices on each trip page. Your final price is confirmed in a written quote before you pay.
Compare the bookable trips: Valley of the Kings Tour or West Bank Tour. All options: Luxor tours.
Tombs and tickets: what to expect
Our Valley of the Kings Tour includes three royal tombs of your choice. The tomb of Tutankhamun and the tomb of Seti I are optional additions, so they are not part of the standard three.
We do not quote ticket prices in this guide because they are set at the site and can change. When you request availability, tell us whether you want Tutankhamun or Seti I and we will confirm in a written quote exactly which tombs and tickets your price covers.
Tour options compared
The Valley of the Kings Tour, from €65 for about six hours, is the one to choose if you want time inside the tombs. Hatshepsut Temple is nearby.
The West Bank Tour, also from €65 for about six hours, covers the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, plus an alabaster workshop visit. It suits travellers who want the whole west bank in one outing.
The Luxor East & West Bank Tour, from €89 for about ten hours, adds Karnak and Luxor Temple, for travellers with a single day in Luxor.
Seeing the valley from the air
The Hot Air Balloon Luxor flight, from €89 for about three hours including transfers, is a sunrise flight over the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Nile. The flight itself lasts about 45 minutes, and hotel transfers are included.
It does not go inside the tombs, so it works best alongside one of the ground tours above, for example a balloon flight at dawn followed by the Valley of the Kings Tour.
What to confirm before you book
Before you pay, confirm which three tombs you will see, whether Tutankhamun or Seti I is added, which tickets are part of your price and your pick-up time. Every trip page lists what is included and excluded, and we confirm the final price for your date and group in writing.
For the difference between the East and West Bank, read our Luxor tours comparison.
Frequently asked questions
How many tombs can you visit in the Valley of the Kings?
Our Valley of the Kings Tour includes three royal tombs of your choice. Tutankhamun and Seti I can be added on request.
Is Tutankhamun's tomb included?
Not in the standard three tombs. It is an optional addition, and we confirm in writing whether it is part of your price.
How long do you need for the Valley of the Kings?
Our dedicated Valley of the Kings Tour takes about six hours including hotel transfers.
Reviewed by
Mohamed HassanSenior Egypt Travel Specialist
- Egypt Travel Specialist
- 30+ years of professional tourism experience
- Fluent in 7 languages
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