Over on the west bank, the Valley of the Kings, Queens and Deir El-Bahri (Hatshepsut) are all set in stunning locations. These are the ancient burial grounds of the Pharoahs and their wives, nestled in underground chambers in the hillsides. The cheapest way to reach the west bank is to take the local ferry (across the Corniche from Luxor Temple) which will cost £E1. Bicycles can be taken aboard.
Alternatively, there are plentiful taxis on the other side waiting to take you the remaining 3-4km to the sites. All tickets for the sites must be pre-purchased at ticket booths 1km inland. A general ticket for the Valley of Kings or Queens costs 55LE (approx. £5.50) and gives admission to three separate tombs, although Tutankhamen’s tomb will set you back a further 70LE.
As with many other attractions in Egypt, ISIC holders receive a 50% discount. A word of warning: don’t feel obliged to take an unofficial tour of a tomb by one of the wardens: they will expect and occasionally demand, a tip for the service.
If you are making your own way to the Valleys, then your taxi driver will pick up your tickets from the ticket office as these cannot be purchased from the site, only Tutankhamun tickets can be bought there. The cost for visiting 3 tombs at the kings or queens is LE55 and an extra cost of LE70 for Tut, I would think twice before visiting this as it's not as impressive as some of the other tombs.Try the workers village with some beautiful preserved tombs and a nice stroll around the old village - well worth a look, costs LE20.
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