Thebes, also known as 'Waset,' is located around 800 kilometers south of the Mediterranean, on the banks of the Nile River. Thebes is the capital city of Upper Egypt. As the British museum blog said in 2020, "Thebes is one of the driest and hottest areas in Egypt, and temperatures can be sweltering throughout the summer months.". So if you want to visit the city of Thebes, try to avoid the summer months, or be prepared for some scorching heat! It's recommended to go during the winter months, so your time there can be much more relaxing; but during the summer months, there are many grand festivals, so it depends on what you prefer.