Arrive in Luxor and head straight to the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of New Kingdom Pharaohs such as Ramses II, Seti I, and Tutankhamun. You’ll explore three tombs included in your ticket, each decorated with vivid hieroglyphs and wall paintings that have survived for thousands of years.

Next, visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. This mortuary temple honors Egypt’s most successful female Pharaoh and is famous for its terraces and unique design.

Make a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

In the afternoon, explore the sprawling Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes in the world. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns, see the sacred lake, and admire ancient obelisks.