Luxor, The World's Greatest Open-Air Museum
Wander among the colossal pillars of Karnak and descend into the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
About This Destination
Luxor, built on the site of ancient Thebes, is unparalleled in its wealth of monuments. On the East Bank, the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples are linked by the newly restored Avenue of Sphinxes. Cross to the West Bank to uncover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, where Pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II were laid to rest. Marvel at the stunning terraced Temple of Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon. For an unforgettable experience, take a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the temples and the winding Nile.