The visit included tours of major archaeological sites on both the West and East Banks of the Nile, as well as Luxor’s museums.
The US president's family began their visit on the West Bank of Luxor, touring the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir El-Bahari.
Their itinerary also included the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Ramesseum, and the Colossi of Memnon, giving them the chance to explore some of ancient Egypt’s most iconic monuments during the winter tourist season.
On the East Bank, the programme continued with visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Luxor Museum, and the Mummification Museum.
The family also attended the evening sound and light show at Karnak Temple.
Tiffany's husband, Michael Boulos, is the son of Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos, who serves as a special envoy for the Horn of Africa and has been involved in diplomatic and political affairs related to the region.
Luxor, in southern Egypt, is renowned for its wealth of ancient sites and tombs, making it a key attraction for international tourists.
Tourism remains one of Egypt’s main sources of foreign currency, alongside remittances, the Suez Canal, and foreign investments.
According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Egypt welcomed a record number of nearly 19 million visitors in 2025, marking a 21 percent increase from 2024 – well above the global tourism growth rate of around 5 percent, according to UN estimates – highlighting the sector’s resilience and competitiveness.
The growth was supported by improved air connectivity, with charter flights to Egyptian destinations rising 32 percent.
Egypt aims to attract 30 million tourists by 2028.
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