Upper Egypt
The Nile Valley heartland of pharaonic civilization, home to Luxor's temples, the Valley of the Kings, and the temples of Aswan.
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Luxor
The world's greatest open-air museum built on ancient Thebes
Aswan
A tranquil Nile gateway to Nubian culture and monumental temples
Abu Simbel
Ramesses II's colossal lakeside temples rescued from the rising waters
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Walk the Hypostyle Hall of Karnak Temple
Stand among 134 colossal columns in the largest ancient religious complex ever built.
Enter the Tomb of Tutankhamun
Descend into the Valley of the Kings to see the boy pharaoh's final resting place.
Witness the Colossi of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel
Stand before four 20-meter pharaohs carved into a cliff face above Lake Nasser.
Marvel at the Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the terraced mortuary temple of Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh.
Float Over the West Bank at Dawn in a Hot Air Balloon
Soar above ancient temples and tombs as the sun rises over the Nile Valley.
Sail to Philae Temple on the Sacred Island
Take a boat to an island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, rescued from the Nile's rising waters.
Stroll Luxor Temple at Night
Experience the dramatically lit temple in the heart of the city after dark.
Wander a Nubian Village's Painted Streets
Cross the Nile to explore a vibrant Nubian village with rainbow-painted houses and warm hospitality.
Sail a Felucca Around Elephantine Island
Cruise the Nile on a traditional sailing boat around Aswan's ancient island.
Feast on Grilled Pigeon in a Nile-Side Garden
Taste the Upper Egyptian delicacy of herb-stuffed grilled pigeon by the river.
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk
See the massive abandoned obelisk still attached to the bedrock of an ancient granite quarry.
Discover the Temple of Nefertari
Enter the smaller temple dedicated to Ramesses' beloved queen and the goddess Hathor.
Dine on Nile Perch at an Aswan Rooftop
Savor freshly grilled Nile perch while watching feluccas drift past golden sand dunes.
Sample Nubian Cuisine on the Shore of Lake Nasser
Taste traditional Nubian dishes — okra stew, spiced lentils, and freshly baked sun bread — by the lake.