Luxor & Valley of the Kings, Egypt
What to see at Luxor & Valley of the Kings and how to fit it into a Egypt trip.
Quick answer
Ancient Thebes — Egypt's greatest open-air museum.
Best season for Egypt: October – April. Recommended trip length: 8–10 Days.
About Luxor & Valley of the Kings
Ancient Thebes — Egypt's greatest open-air museum. The Valley of the Kings holds 63 royal tombs including Tutankhamun's; Karnak Temple complex took 2,000 years to build; Luxor Temple is lit up at night and reflected in the Nile. A felucca sail between Luxor and Aswan through sugar cane fields at sunset is Egypt at its most timeless.
Luxor & Valley of the Kings is one of 14 places we cover in Egypt, and falls on day 2 of our 5-day Egypt plan. A 5-day Egypt trip from Mumbai costs about ₹39,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Egypt
- Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
- Luxor: Open-Air Museum of the Ancient World
- Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo
- Red Sea Diving & Snorkelling
- Egyptian Museum & Grand Egyptian Museum
- Dahab Blue Hole Diving
Questions about Luxor & Valley of the Kings
What is Luxor & Valley of the Kings?
Ancient Thebes — Egypt's greatest open-air museum. The Valley of the Kings holds 63 royal tombs including Tutankhamun's; Karnak Temple complex took 2,000 years to build; Luxor Temple is lit up at night and reflected in the Nile. A felucca sail between Luxor and Aswan through sugar cane fields at sunset is Egypt at its most timeless.
When is the best time to visit Luxor & Valley of the Kings?
Egypt's best season is October – April, which is the best window for Luxor & Valley of the Kings too.
How many days do I need in Egypt to include Luxor & Valley of the Kings?
Trripah recommends 8–10 Days for Egypt. Luxor & Valley of the Kings fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Luxor & Valley of the Kings in a Egypt package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Luxor & Valley of the Kings to a Egypt plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.