Hiking into the Valley of the Queens.

A spot of shade before heading into the first
tomb.

The tomb of Amen Khopshef, son of
Ramses III.

Cameras were not allowed inside.

Ossama tells us everything we need to know before going underground.

Tombs in the Valley of the Queens.

The sun was blinding, and the heat was intense.

The tomb of Nefertari, wife of Ramses.

Hot, hot, hot.

Tomb in the Valley of the Queens.

Down the road is the Valley of the Kings.

Hiking into the Valley of the Kings.

The tomb of Ramses IV.

Its desolate location was chosen on purpose to deter thieves.

Heading towards our next tomb.

Lee checks out the tomb of Saptah.

Tomb of Seti II.

The rocks really were as white as they look.

Heading into another tomb.

Lee takes a water break.

The tomb of King Tut-Ankh-Amon.

Visiting King Tut.  His mummy is on display inside.

The visitor center was a welcome sight!

Back on the ship, the guys in housekeeping were still at it.

William, Rosie, and Lee get ready for a felucca ride.

Luxor from the water...the temple is in the distance.

Feluccas are the traditional sailboats of the Nile.

Children playing in the water.

The sun going down over the
Nile.

Our 17-year-old captain.

We weren’t the only boat on the water.

Rosie and Lee.

The Nile at Luxor.

My sandals sure had a workout on this trip!

Rosie and Cara.

Seeing the sunset at water level was amazing.

The Nile.

A bird watches the sun go down.

The felucca harbor in Luxor.

The Temple of Luxor.

The columns at night were fantastic.

The pylons and the obelisk at the Luxor Temple.

Another view of the columns.

The full moon only added to the beauty of the place!

Luxor bazaar at night.

The city of Luxor.