Egypt's Valley of the Queens
The Valley of the Queens, or "the place of beauty" as it was known in ancient times, is the burial site of the royal wives and princesses of Egypt's New Kingdom.
More than 60 tombs have been discovered in the Valley of the Queens, although very few are currently open to the public.
The Valley of the Queens was recently discovered by the Italian Ernesto Schiaparelli during a mission that took place between 1901 and 1906.
If in the Valley of the Kings we could have any doubt about which are the best tombs, in the Valley of the Queens we will not have any, the most important tomb is the tomb of Nefertari.
The tomb of Nefertari was built in 1290 BC by order of Ramses II for his favourite wife. It is 27 metres deep. It has been closed on several occasions for restoration and for having a high level of humidity inside.
If you liked the Valley of the Kings it is a good way to continue your visit, otherwise, it's more of the same but on a smaller scale. Usually, only 3 or 4 tombs are open.
Visit the Valley of the Queens
If you want to visit the Valley of the Queens in the company of a guide who will tell you the best anecdotes about the places you'll see, you can book a very complete tour in which you'll also have the opportunity to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Schedule
Daily from 6 am to 5 pm
Price
Adults: 100 LE (US$ 1.96)
Students (with valid ID): 40 LE (US$ 0.78)
Tomb of Nefertari: 1,000 LE (US$ 19.68) plus Valley of the Queens ticket
Valley of the Kings and Queens, Colossus and Hatshepsut Tour € 75 (US$ 78.91)
Nearby places
Temple of Hatshepsut (1.7 km) Egypt's Valley of the Kings (2.2 km) Luxor (5.4 km) Luxor Temple (5.4 km) Karnak Temple (6.4 km)
