Super detailed guide to selecting tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt! This article is all you need!

If you’re planning to visit Luxor, Egypt, the Valley of the Kings is an absolute must-see‼️ Standing before murals from three thousand years ago feels like traveling back to the Pharaoh era, so breathtaking it leaves you speechless‼️

The mountain range where the Valley of the Kings is located is pyramid-shaped and as secretive as a fortress, which is why the pharaohs chose to place their tombs here! P18 is this natural pyramid peak; looking to the right side of the peak, the mountain resembles a lying mummy!

⭐️ Regular ticket (🎫750 EGP 🉑 choose 3 tombs)
✔️ KV2 Tomb of Rameses IV: ① Coptic graffiti at the entrance ② Well-preserved murals, the burial chamber contains a huge stone sarcophagus, the ceiling depicts the sky goddess Nut, and the surrounding walls are covered with the Book of the Dead, clearly showing the solar boat in vivid colors!
✔️ KV11 Tomb of Rameses III: ① Entrance relief of the sun god Ra, with the Book of the Dead on both sides of the corridor ② Beautiful pillared hall depicting the pharaoh offering sacrifices to the gods ③ Many side chambers with murals showing daily life in ancient Egypt, the most famous being the harpist!
✔️ KV8 Tomb of Merenptah: Highly recommended by local guides, although the murals are severely damaged, the tomb’s structure is very standard, passing through descending corridors, halls, and shafts, finally reaching the huge red granite sarcophagus chamber!
⚠️ If you like murals, 🉑 rush to KV6 Tomb of Rameses IX!

⭐️ Paid tickets
✔️ KV17 Tomb of Sety I (🎫2000 EGP): The pinnacle of ancient Egyptian art! ① Exquisite reliefs, the pillared hall depicts the pharaoh with the gods, side chambers have unfinished sketches ② Walls fully covered with the Book of the Dead, the Book of Gates, and more ③ The astronomical chamber ceiling features a complete star map ④ The ear chamber is carved with the Hathor scarab beetle!
✔️ KV62 Tomb of Tutankhamen (🎫700 EGP): The only tomb never robbed! ① Direct view of the pharaoh’s mummy ② Brightly colored walls still showing obvious mold spots, depicting the “Opening of the Mouth” ceremony and 12 baboons representing the 12 hours of the underworld ③ The gilded wooden coffin is engraved with the Eye of Horus and four winged goddesses!
✔️ KV9 Tomb of Rameses V & VI (🎫220 EGP): The most beautiful underground palace! ① Walls painted with the Book of Caverns and the Book of Gates, ceiling painted with the Book of Day and the Book of Night ② The burial chamber hall ceiling clearly depicts the sky goddess Nut swallowing and regurgitating the sun!

Post by Price_27*Ethan | Oct 22, 2025