Tourism in Luxor
Luxor is the heart of this ancient culture and the most exotic place in Egypt . It is also home to the biggest temple in Egypt and one of the biggest in the world, the vast Karnak Temple complex that holds the Great Temple built over 2000 years and dedicated to the Theben triad of Amon, Mut and Khonsu. Countless columns, carved sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks. What's more they are still excavating the site and finding more every year.
Explore the magical world that have always have attracted stirred the imagination of time. Luxor , the gateway to the ' Valley of the Kings ' that draws tourists from all over the world. Luxor has everything .Gold, wealth, antiquities to many to number. Scale that is too great to measure. Beauty, that can't be described in words.
If you haven't seen the light show at Karnak at night that you haven't lived- unmissable. After spending a day at Karnak , visit the Luxor Museum that has its connection with the Thebes and get fascinated with the Pharaohs.
Valley of the Kings , Luxor - This desert valley contains the ancient burial ground of many Egyptian pharaohs. It is here where they were expected to meet with the gods. Among over 60 royal tombs is the famous Tomb of Tutankhamen that was found in pristine condition.
Valley of the Queens , Luxor- Experience the glory as you see Queen Nefertari's tomb and the other beautiful powerful women of ancient Egypt
For a taste of luxury take a trip over the ruins of Thebes in a hot-air balloon and touch the horizon. You can take a felucca ride at the sunset and see a different Nile by night
If you are lucky enough to visit Luxor at the time when the famous Pharaonic Wedding festival is held, then watch how the kings and the queens got married some five thousand years ago. You can also participate in the Opet Festival which is the most important festivals of the Theban area.
Luxor has accommodation for everyone from 5Star to Backpackers. Some of the hotels are Le Meridien Luxor, Khaled Ben El Walid Street (Luxor) ; Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor, Corniche El Nile Street (Luxor). Getting here is easy. Luxor International Airport serves as the hub for in-country flights by Egypt Air. You can fly into Cairo International Airport and travel to Luxor by train or rental car ( Only by Car if you have the time).
