in Egypt

Luxor

The world's greatest open-air museum, where the temples and tombs of ancient Thebes line both banks of the Nile.

Notable spots

Valley of the Kings
History
Rock-cut royal tombs including that of Tutankhamun.
Karnak Temple
Landmark
A vast temple complex with a forest of giant papyrus columns.
Luxor Temple
Landmark
Temple of Hatshepsut
History
Hot Air Balloon over the West Bank
Scenery

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec

👕 Luxor in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Valley of the Kings — Fotograf/Photographer: Peter J. Bubenik (1995) (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia