This guide covers the best things to do in Luxor, including both the East Bank and the West Bank, as well as how to get there, where to stay, and tips for saving money. Plan to spend 2 to 3 days in Luxor to fully explore its archaeological treasures. Luxor, Egypt is the world’s greatest […]
The West Bank of Luxor contains one of the largest collections of archaeological treasures in the world. This is where you will find the famous Valley of the Kings, the breathtaking tomb of Queen Nefertari, the mortuary temples of ancient Egyptian pharaohs, and an astounding number of tombs. We spent several days exploring the West […]
Explore the top things to do on the East Bank of Luxor, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, along with tips on planning your visit, the best places to stay, and how to include the West Bank in your trip. On our visit to Egypt, we spent several days on the East Bank. The list […]
The tomb of Queen Nefertari, which is located in the Valley of the Queens on the west bank of Luxor, is one of the most spectacular tombs that you can visit in Egypt. This tomb has a big “wow” factor. The level of detail is amazing and the colors are more vibrant than what we […]
Located on the Nile River, just north of Luxor, sit two of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt. The sacred city of Abydos is home to the temple of Seti I. The Hathor Temple in Dendera is one of the most colorful temples in Egypt, with an intricately detailed ceiling and one of the most […]
The Valley of the Kings is one of Egypt’s most spectacular destinations. Located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, this small area contains a staggering amount of exquisitely decorated tombs of Egypt’s ancient kings. When planning our visit, we found it very difficult to find any reliable information online. Mislabeled photos, […]
In this guide, we cover which tombs in the Valley of the Kings are currently open, as well as the best ones to visit. We also discuss the costs and which tombs are worth paying the extra fee. The Valley of the Kings is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. This […]