Valley of the Kings Will Punish Every Unprepared Traveler 💡 Bloody Le

Name: Valley of the Kings
Rating: 4.8

After visiting the pyramids, we arrived in Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile—where pharaohs chose to rest eternally, hoping for peace and rebirth. In ancient Egypt, the sun rises in the east (life) and sets in the west (death). That’s why temples and palaces were built on the east bank, while the west bank became the burial ground for generations of kings. The Nile, forever flowing, connects these two worlds. Here’s our hard-earned Valley of the Kings guide to save you trouble! 🎫 TICKETS General ticket (750 EGP): Grants access to 3 free tombs (out of 20+). Premium tombs (extra fee): KV9 (Ramses VI): 180 EGP KV62 (Tutankhamun): 500 EGP KV17 (Seti I): 1800 EGP Shuttle bus (20 EGP): Takes you 1 km from the ticket office to the valley. ⚠️ Paper tickets get hole-punched—once you’ve visited 3 tombs, you’ll need to pay extra. 💡 Pro tip: Buy e-tickets on egymonuments.com (scan to enter all free tombs!). ✅ MUST-SEE TOMBS We recommend: KV2 + KV6 + KV14 (free) + Tutankhamun (paid). 1️⃣ KV2 (Ramses IV) Near the entrance, large and vividly painted with yellow/blue/red hieroglyphs. Crowded—visit early or late! 2️⃣ KV6 (Ramses IX) Smaller but well-preserved, featuring "Book of the Dead" animal motifs. 3️⃣ KV14 (Twosret + Setnakht) A rare double tomb (not for a couple—just coincidence!). Deep in the valley, empty and atmospheric, with scenes from the "Book of Caverns." 4️⃣ KV9 (Ramses VI) Best value paid tomb—stunning murals of rituals and the pharaoh’s journey to the afterlife. 5️⃣ KV62 (Tutankhamun) Don’t miss this! Tiny but intact (looters overlooked it). Golden mask was found here—Tutankhamun’s mummy still rests inside. 6️⃣ KV17 (Seti I) Most elaborate tomb (blue starry ceiling, intricate reliefs). We skipped it—after 5 tombs, "pharaoh fatigue" sets in! 📌 FINAL TIPS Go early (heat + crowds peak by 10 AM). Water + hat are mandatory (no shade!). Skip Seti I unless you’re a superfan (1800 EGP is steep). #JustGo #OffbeatTravel #Egypt #EgyptGuide #Luxor #ValleyOfTheKings #NileRiver #LuxorGuide