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Valley of the Kings

The desert valley of royal tombs on Luxor's west bank, with painted burial chambers and Tutankhamun's tomb.

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
Time Needed
Half a day

Why Go

The desert valley of royal tombs on Luxor's west bank, with painted burial chambers and Tutankhamun's tomb.

Nearby in Luxor

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Nature · Cruises

Nile Cruise

About 55 miles away

Three or four days sailing the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, by cruise boat, dahabiya or felucca, with stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo.

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Cities · Ancient Egypt

Aswan

About 116 miles away

Feluccas between granite islands, colorful Nubian villages and the island temple of Philae, on Egypt's southern Nile.

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Beaches · Diving

Hurghada

About 129 miles away

Egypt's big Red Sea resort, with year-round sun, coral reefs and island boat trips, and day trips to Luxor across the desert.

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