Kick off your adventure with a convenient hotel pick-up in Luxor. You'll join a group of fellow travelers for this exciting journey. First stop: The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings. This legendary site located on the west bank of Luxor holds the tombs of pharaohs from the New Kingdom. Next, prepare to be awestruck by the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture, it rises with three majestic terraces from the desert floor into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Continue your exploration with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, the imposing statues guarding the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. After a fascinating morning of discoveries, refuel with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.