Which temple actually deserves your first morning in Egypt — Karnak or Abu Simbel? Ask ten travelers and you’ll get ten different answers, which is exactly why this Upper Egypt…

Discover what to see in Luxor—from Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings to hidden gems on both banks. Your complete guide to Egypt's open-air museum.

You’ve studied the history. You’ve seen the documentaries. But nothing — nothing — prepares you for the moment you actually stand inside Egypt’s ancient world. If visiting the most iconic…