Location: Luxor
Top Things to do in Luxor
The 7 Best Cemeteries in Luxor, Nile River Valley
The Luxor in Las Vegas is to the actual CITY of Luxor, Egypt, as marshmallow fluff is to fois gras. (We’re sure you knew that. We just enjoy analogies.) Sure, the hotel/casino in Vegas might have a beam of light visible from space, but we bet you'll find a hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of Kings much more illuminating. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Restaurants in Luxor
1. Tomb of Ramases IX
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States
Ramses IX ruled Egypt between 1129-1111 BC. His popular tomb is one of the first in the Valley of the Kings. It has a wide entrance and long sloping corridor. Ramses IX tomb is known for its ornate and vividly colored decorations with scenes from the Book of Caverns, Book of the Dead, and Book of the Earth; the Book of the Heavens is represented on the ceiling. Also unusual is the large two-tiered pit in the burial chamber..
2. Valley of the Queens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Used as a burial site from the reign of the 19th-Dynasty pharaoh Ramses I, this valley contains the tombs of many royal wives and children, the most famous being that of Queen Nefertari.
Reviewed By shapgo - Hartsdale, United States
Head here first since the crowds will start at the Valley of the Kings and then thin out later when you arrive. It will also give you a vantage point for comparison as many think that this Valley pales in comparison to that of the Kings. I thought both were exceptional. The three that we visited were Nefertari, Amen Khopshef and Titi. Nefertari was one of the wives of Ramses II and this was constructed as a shrine to her beauty. Every inch was adorned with colorful scenes. The tomb of Amen Khopshef has beautiful well-preserved reliefs The tomb of TIti has a long corridor leading to a chapel, off of which is the burial chamber that has animal guardians such as a jackal, a lion and monkeys.
3. Tomb of Sennefer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By TTOverseas - Cairo, Egypt
We enjoyed the outstanding paintings and designs- but, aso the unique experience of being the only travelers in the area! Truly breathtaking and well preserved. Not the carvings of the Kings and Queens, but we loved the off the beaten trail feel of these tombs- especially the kids! This in the middle of high Tourist Season. We spent 2 full days visiting the West Bank of Karnak, that gave us time to find and enjoy hidden gems like the Tomb of Sennefer. Once again, Luxor Pass makes everything easy. Our tour guide admitted later that these were also his favorites, as the "Luxor West Bank Big Three" get boring and these lower level tombs are more relatable with every day experiences of these people. While each tomb is an advanture, each only takes 30-40 minutes, but the sheer number of tombs makes for a few hours at any of these locations.
4. Tomb of Rekhmire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By TTOverseas - Cairo, Egypt
We loved these "off the beaten trail" areas. We had to wake up the guards in the area to have them open up- Once again, the Luxor Pass comes in handy, as there are no tickets for sale here and we made the decision to stop be at the last minute. The paintings are the most impressive part here and we liked the unique design- The Corridor gets taller as you walk in. As with much of our tour- in the middle of the high turist season- we were alone throughout and unhurried. Our Tour Guide awas allowed in and pointed out many unique pictures. The lack of reviews and pictures is depressing... Shows why the beaten trail is so beaten...
5. Tomb of Ramases VII
6. Tomb of Queen Titi
7. Valley of the Kings
This desert valley contains the ancient burial ground of many Egyptian pharaohs. Among over 60 royal tombs is the famous Tomb of Tutankhamen that was found in pristine condition.
Reviewed By 490dhanraja
This place is amazing.. To see all the tombs discovered is unbelievable... At the entrance is, a model depicting how many tons were discovered.. It's size and shape..but when yo go inside and discover the beauty that still remains after thousands of years is just indescribable.. Truly stunning colours still remain.. Lovely little train ride to the top of the mountain...of course there's King Tut tomb as well.. Our ticket allowed us to visit 3 tombs and they were great.. King Tut was seperate.. Have to pay extra if you want to take pictures inside... Most definately recommend
