For the sake of a few British pounds you can visit the tomb of Ay and it really is worth it. This was my fifth visit to the valley but my first to this tomb and even though the entrance/exit steps are numerous and steep its worth the effort, take your time with this tomb as its highly unlikely that anyone else will be there except the tomb guard. It is very similar to KV62 (Tuts tomb) so particularly nice to see if you have already visited Tut.
Ay tomb is in the Valley of the Monkeys right next to the Kings Valley. There are only two tombs in this valley. Please don't be Persuaded to go to it by taxi, you can walk there giving you the chance to view one of the best valleys in Luxor, the views are stunning with amazing rock structors. This is a tomb often missed so do go there, you will be delighted.
This is a little Tomb, adjacent to the Valley of the Kings but, because it involves a long walk is seldom visited - perhaps 20 people per day maximum. You can drive there by Taxi on a dirt road and such is well recommended. Very well adorned and not too difficult to access - well worth it.
The Tomb of Ay is separate to the main tombs in the Kings Valley. You need to purchase a separate ticket at the KV ticket office.You reach the tomb by a dirt road to the right of the KV entrance.This is one of the most beautiful tombs in the valley. It is small, only 2 chambers, but the main chamber is superb. The sarcophagus is in situ in the centre of the tomb.
Situated in a valley adjacent to the Valley of the Kings this is a very small tomb with a steep entrance (several sets of steps and ramps), but the small effort required is worth it for the commited egyptophile. The paintings that remain are fresh and well colloured. The entrance ticket has to be bought at the Kings Valley ticket office and you may have to wait fore the guardian to unlock the toom or the exit of other visitors, but there are shady places to sit and wait. A few egyptian pounds may be required to 'tip' the guardian.
very much the same as king tut,but longer, makes you think though who was this tomb made for. For King tutankarmun or for himself.
off the mass tourist route tickets available at valley of kings then use your taxi its off to the right down the track about a mile the guardian will show u around plus some other features like the dummy tomb used to film the tut tomb find with howard Carter!!!
Tickets from the Valley of the Kings Ticket Office then car up to the valley (unless you are fit enough to walk!). Guardian is collected en route and he will open the tomb and give you as much time as possible. But the utter, utter peace of the valley is wonderful. Complete silence which is difficult to comprehend in this day and age. The surroundings are stunning if you take time to sit and watch the colour changing on the rocks. Not on the usual "tourist" route but well worth a visit.
The tomb is not located with the other tombs in the valley. As you approach the main entrance the tomb is to the right along a very bumpy road. You buy your ticket at the exhibition centre which I think was about LE80 (£8) and then follow the path all the way up a hill to the enterence to the tomb which is some way out the way from the other tombs. The tomb itself is very good and an experience.
Although not on the normal excursion list, the Tomb of Ay is a must. It is hidden away along a long path from the valley of the Kings carpark. If you visit you will certainly be the only tourists there. The tomb itself is down 2 sets of steep steps but wow what a surprise when you get to the bottom. The paintings and colours are so vibrant and the sarcophagus is just incredible. Pure granite transported from Aswan and then brought down into the tomb by an army of workers, absolutely amazing. It really shouldn't be missed.