Cairo Day Tours
Your general admission ticket to the Valley of the Kings in Luxor allows you to enter three standard tombs. However, the most famous and elaborately decorated tombs—Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Nefertari (in the nearby Valley of the Queens)—require expensive, separate tickets. Which ones are actually worth the extra cash?
King Tutankhamun (KV62)
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The Expectation: It is the most famous pharaoh in history, so the tomb must be massive, right?
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The Reality: Tutankhamun died young, so his tomb is actually one of the smallest and least decorated in the valley.
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Is it worth it? Only if you specifically want to see King Tut's actual mummy, which remains inside. Otherwise, skip it and see his golden treasures at the museum in Cairo.
Seti I
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The Expectation: A deeply immersive journey into the underworld.
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The Reality: This is the longest, deepest, and most spectacularly preserved tomb in the entire Valley of the Kings. The colors and astronomical ceilings are breathtaking.
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Is it worth it? Yes. It is expensive, but it is a masterpiece of ancient art that you will never forget.
Queen Nefertari
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The Expectation: The "Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt."
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The Reality: Located in the Valley of the Queens, this tomb underwent a massive restoration. The vibrant, flawless paintings look like they were finished yesterday.
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Is it worth it? Absolutely. If you only buy one extra ticket on your entire trip, make it Nefertari.
Navigate the Valleys with Kemerya Tours
Deciding which tombs are open and worth seeing changes constantly due to restoration schedules. Our Kemerya Tours Egyptologists know the valleys intimately and will guide you to the most spectacular open tombs, ensuring your time and money are spent perfectly.
