卢克索尼罗河西岸的帝王谷(Valley of the Kings)埋葬了古埃及新王国时期第18到20王朝的63位法老。这里不是金字塔那种宏伟的外部建筑,而是深挖进石灰岩山体内部的地下宫殿。2025年最新的通用门票价格已经涨到了750埃镑,凭票可以从当天开放的墓穴中任选3个参观。说真的,如果不想在40度的高温下走冤枉路,出发前一定要搞清楚哪几个墓最值得看。
通用门票包含3个常规墓穴。进入景区后先要坐20埃镑的电动摆渡车,这段路步行大约15分钟,虽然不远但阳光极毒,建议别省这几块钱。当天开放的墓穴通常有8到10个,它们会轮流关闭维护。建议首选拉美西斯三世(KV11),它的墙壁浮雕展示了古代盲人乐师弹奏竖琴的场景,非常有生活气息。拉美西斯四世(KV2)也值得一去,这里的石棺巨大到让人怀疑三千年前的搬运技术。
清晨六点景区一开门就进去是唯一的避暑方案。如果你能在七点半之前赶到,这时候大型旅游团还没从红海或者卢克索市区杀过来,墓室里相对安静。到了九点以后,狭窄的墓道会被汗水味和嘈杂的解说声填满,那种置身地宫的神秘感会瞬间打对折。带一瓶冻成冰块的水极其重要,墓室内空气流通极差,走几个来回内衣就会湿透。
塞提一世(KV17)的门票现在是2000埃镑,这是全帝王谷最贵也最豪华的墓。如果你预算充足且对壁画色彩有极高追求,这钱花得值。墙上那层深邃的埃及蓝就像刚刷上去一样。相比之下,图坦卡蒙(KV62)的门票是700埃镑,这个墓非常小,名气远大于视觉效果。进去主要是看那位少年法老的木乃伊真身,如果对历史故事感触不深,可能会觉得性价比一般。
拉美西斯五世与六世合葬墓(KV9)需要加购约220埃镑的门票。这里被公认为帝王谷摄影最出片的地方,天花板上绘满了极其完整的《日之书》和《夜之书》,展现了天空之神努特吞噬和产下太阳的宇宙观。这里的墓道非常宽敞,倾斜度适中,走起来不累,是摄影爱好者和细节控的首选。注意现在手机拍照通常是免费的,但严禁使用闪光灯。
在墓室深处,常会有工作人员热情地指着某个角落让你看,或者主动要帮你拍照。这通常不是因为他们好客,而是为了在结束后管你要小费。如果你不需要这种服务,进门时点个头微笑,然后直接走开就行。千万别随意把手机交给他们代拍,否则最后收场时可能会陷入尴尬的讨价还价。
西岸的土路灰尘极大,不要穿崭新的小白鞋,走一圈下来肯定变灰。除了防晒霜,带一把质地厚实的遮阳伞或者当地那种长头巾更有用。景区出口有一段长长的纪念品商业街,商贩极其缠人,建议低头快步走过,除非你真的想花十倍的价格买一个石膏做的法老像。这时候如果包车的司机在出口等,你会觉得那是一场救赎。
目前帝王谷售票处已经全面推行无现金化,必须使用信用卡或借记卡刷卡购票,或者提前在官网上买好电子票。如果只有现金,可能需要找当地导游帮忙代刷,但汇率通常很坑,建议备好 Visa 或 Master 信用卡。
现在的规定是手机拍照免费,只要不关掉闪光灯就行。但是如果你带的是单反相机、微单或者三脚架,必须在门口额外购买昂贵的摄影许可,否则在入口查验包裹时就会被拦下。另外,即使有许可,图坦卡蒙墓内通常也是禁止专业相机拍摄的。
如果只是看通用票涵盖的3个墓,加上坐摆渡车的时间,大约2小时就能搞定。如果你打算加看塞提一世或者拉美西斯六世墓,建议预留3到4小时。算上从卢克索东岸渡河过来的时间,整趟行程至少要留出半个上午。
每年的11月到次年2月是黄金季节,气温通常在20到25度之间。如果你选在6月到8月去,这里就是个巨大的烤炉,午后气温能飙升到45度以上,墓室内更是闷热得让人窒息,一定要慎重考虑。
Ali khorsandfard (Old Book) First: Take water with yourself, 2 or 3 per person. There is water but very expensive. Second: if you trip without tour; use app iDrive to find best deal. From east side to vally of King you kann find on idrive offers like 160 EGP. But taxi or other charge you 350 to 400 . Plan your trip early morning . Bec6it get hot at mid day . Dont speak with locals or you pay😅
Linda H. It was an interesting experience. However, I wouldn't spend my whole day exploring the graves. It became a bit boring, and we even skipped Valley of the Queens and went to Dendera Temple instead.
On Trip Egpyt Recomande to visit the tombs of king Ramses III and Seti . The tomb of king Tutankhamen is the only tomb in the valley that has a mummy .
Nishat Haque DO NOT HIRE A TOUR GUIDE, they aren't allowed in any of the tombs and are rendered pretty pointless, save your money. Amazing place to visit otherwise to soak up the history and the beauty of each tomb.
Nishat Haque DO NOT HIRE A TOUR GUIDE, they aren't allowed in any of the tombs and are rendered pretty pointless, save your money. Amazing place to visit otherwise to soak up the history and the beauty of each tomb.
Lorraine Turnbull Very busy and dusty - wear a hat, trainers and take water. We decided NOT to pay extra to see Tutankhamuns tomb as there were loads of other (beautiful and less crowded) tombs to see. Early morning is the best time to go.
Chanel Hayes An absolute must see when you're on Luxor, the tombs are amazing! I suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes and taking a scarf or a hat as the sun is extremely hot in the valley.
Marc Convery Amazing place. No wonder it is the most visited tourist spot in Egypt beating out Giza. The tombs get hot with people and the lights, so make sure you are dehydrated. A must while in Luxor.