Egypt
Luxor, Egypt
Tut's tomb and the hidden room behind it
25.7402° N, 32.6014° E
Tutankhamun's tomb sits in the Valley of the Kings; some researchers think a sealed room behind its walls could hold Nefertiti.
- Best time to go
- October to April
- Fly into
- Luxor (LXR)
- How long
- 2 to 3 days
- Insider tip
- Tutankhamun's tomb needs its own ticket; go early before the valley heats up.
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See all travel essentialsWide-brim sun hat
Shade for long hours on open desert sites with little cover.
Cooling towel
Soak it and wear it; helps in midday desert heat.
Rechargeable headlamp
Hands-free light for dark tomb corridors and early starts.
Insulated reusable water bottle
Keeps water cold through a hot day in the sun.
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