Valley of the Queens: tombs, tickets and Nefertari access
The Valley of the Queens is a separate necropolis on the West Bank of Luxor, with its own entry ticket: EGP 220 for adults and EGP 110 for students in 2026. Its most famous tomb is QV66, the tomb of Nefertari. That tomb has been closed since 2024, and no reopening date has been set. Do not build your day around it.
The ticket for the Valley of the Kings does not replace this one. For prices of the neighboring valley, see the Valley of the Kings tickets guide. A guided West Bank tour can combine several sites in one day.
The tomb of Nefertari (QV66): access status
What you can and cannot count on.
Closed since 2024
The tomb of Nefertari has been closed to visitors since 2024. No reopening date has been set, and there is no ticket you can rely on. The picture on this page shows a wall painting; it does not mean the tomb is open.
Old special tickets are not a promise
Special tickets sold for Nefertari in earlier years do not guarantee entry today. If a tour offers Nefertari as an optional extra, ask whether entry is guaranteed for your date before you pay.
Who she was
Nefertari was the chief wife of Ramesses II. The Italian archaeologist Ernesto Schiaparelli discovered her tomb in 1904.
Our pick: both valleys in one tour
Our take: kings and queens with a guide and lunch.
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Valley of the Kings and West Bank tours
Guided West Bank days with the valley, temples and tombs, with live prices and availability.
What the Valley of the Queens holds
More than queens.
The valley served as a burial place for more than the wives of kings. Princes, princesses and, in earlier times, officials were buried here as well. One example is QV55, the tomb of Amun-her-khepeshef, a son of Ramesses III. His name is also written Amenherkhepshef.
Which tombs are open changes. Ask at the ticket office which tombs your ticket covers on the day, and check on site which tombs are open before you decide to go in.
| Ticket and hours | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Queens entry, 2026 | EGP 220 | EGP 110 |
| Tomb of Nefertari (QV66) | Closed | Closed |
| Opening time | 06:00 every day | – |
| Last entry, summer | 17:00 | – |
| Last entry, winter and Ramadan | 16:00 | – |
Children under 6 enter free. Students must be 24 or younger and show valid proof.
Is the Valley of the Queens worth a visit?
It depends on your time and interest.
With one West Bank day
For most visitors, the Valley of the Kings comes first, followed by the Hatshepsut Temple. Add the Valley of the Queens if you have time left.
If you came for Nefertari
Without her tomb, the main attraction of the valley is not available. Check the status again shortly before you travel, and consider other tombs and temples described on the West Bank sights page.
If you are interested in the royal families
The valley shows that members of the royal family beyond the kings had tombs of their own. It is a good addition for visitors who already know the Valley of the Kings and want more context.
Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Kings compared
Two separate sites with separate tickets.
| Valley of the Kings | Valley of the Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry in 2026 | EGP 750 basic ticket, students EGP 375 | EGP 220, students EGP 110 |
| What the entry covers | 3 regular tombs of your choice | Ask at the ticket office on the day |
| Extra tombs | KV62, KV9, KV17 and Ay at extra prices | Nefertari (QV66) closed since 2024 |
| Opening time | 06:00 every day | 06:00 every day |
For most visitors with one day on the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings is the better use of time and the Valley of the Queens an optional addition.
Before you go
Check whether Nefertari's tomb is open for your date, ask which tombs your ticket covers, and bring proof of student status if you expect a student price.
Hours
Plan to arrive well before the last entry. See the opening hours page for summer, winter and Ramadan times.
Plan the rest of your West Bank day
Neighbors, hours and tombs.
Hatshepsut Temple
The terraced temple of Deir el-Bahari, its ticket and hours.
Sights near the valley
Twelve places on the same side of the Nile.
Opening hours
Opening time and last entry through the year.
For the East Bank side of Luxor, see things to do in Luxor.
Valley of the Queens: frequently asked questions
Is the tomb of Nefertari open?
No. QV66 has been closed since 2024, and no reopening date has been set.
How much is the Valley of the Queens ticket?
EGP 220 for adults and EGP 110 for students in 2026. Children under 6 enter free.
Is the Valley of the Queens included in the Valley of the Kings ticket?
No. It has its own entry ticket and its own hours.
What are the opening hours?
The valley opens at 06:00 every day. The last entry is 17:00 in summer and 16:00 in winter and Ramadan.
Who is buried in the Valley of the Queens?
Queens, but also princes, princesses and earlier officials. QV55 belonged to Amun-her-khepeshef, a son of Ramesses III, and QV66 to Nefertari.
Is this the official site?
No. This is an independent travel guide. Prices, hours and access are set by the Egyptian antiquities authorities and can change, so confirm them at the ticket office.