When you enter the barren valley on the Westbank of the Nile called Valley of the Kings, you should look straight ahead. Towering over, and protecting, the main part of the valley is the pyramid shaped mountain, which the Ancient Egyptians called Meretseger - She, who loves silence......Meretseger was the goddess who protected the burial grounds of the pharaohs in... more

Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings and the two main temples- Luxor and Karnak, are as absolutely important must-see sites as important to visit as the Pyramids of Giza. We just got back from vsiting Egypt and found the Valley of the Kings more than met our high expectations. Anyone, even those who don't really have much of an... more

I was fortunate enough to visit this past March/April and see the new tomb, KV63. It was incredible to be able to visit the first tomb discovered since Tut. I was most excited about it. When you get your ticket for the Valley, you get to pick 3 tombs to visit. Your ticket is torn on the corner to indicate... more

My wife and I walked along the West Valley to see Ay's tomb. It was an unforgettable experience as we left all the tourist bustle behind. The West Valley retains the sense of solitude and even sanctity that the East Valley has lost at peak times. We had the whole valley to ourselves. Ay's tomb is small and is perhaps... more