Avenue of Sphinxes

The Hidden Gem Retreat in Luxor That’s Drawing In-the-know Travelers

"A nearly two-mile ceremonial thoroughfare lined with the remnants of more than a thousand sphinx statues that historically connected major temple complexes along the Nile; walking it offers a tangible sense of ancient processions, although much of the most-visited central stretch is now accessible only to ticket holders." - Chris Wallace Chris Wallace Chris Wallace is a New York-based writer and photographer. He recently published his first book, "Twentieth-Century Man," about the late artist Peter Beard. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines