Valley of the Queens Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Valley of the Queens. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatshepsut Temple
• Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak & Luxor Day Tour
• Full-Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)
• Private King Tut's Tombs, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut
• Luxor West Bank Day Tour

Valley of the Queens tickets cost EGP 180 for foreign adults and EGP 90 for foreign students. Egyptian citizens pay EGP 30 (EGP 10 for students). It costs an additional EGP 2,000 to visit the Tomb of Nefertari for all foreigners. Egyptians pay EGP 600 (EGP 300 for students).

The best time to visit the Valley of the Queens is early morning, when it opens, especially if you come in summer when it's hotter. Alternatively, arrive around lunchtime, when there are usually fewer tour groups at West Bank attractions.

Yes, you can visit the Tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens. However, tickets to the tomb cost more. The tomb is not a standard stop on tours. Most tours that visit the Valley of the Queens are private, so your guide can likely adjust your itinerary.

Tours of the Valley of the Queens vary but often include visits to the tombs of Queen Titi, Khaemwaset, and Amenherkhepshef. You may be able to visit the Nefertari. Many tours include stops at other West Bank highlights, such as the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut.

Yes, visiting the Valley of the Queens is worth it. It’s not the most famous attraction on the West Bank, which means you can expect fewer crowds than at other better-known sites. It’s also worth checking out the 3-room Tomb of Nefertari, filled with beautiful ancient artwork.