A trip to Egypt is full of wonder and surprises. A different culture and a history that stretches back about as far as it can go. Luxor is built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes and lies on the river Nile. Luxor is a prime tourist destination and holidays in Luxor can be as luxurious or as frugal as you like. There is something for everyone. The top sights to see are:
The Amun Temple precinct (which is also known as the Karnak temple as it is located in the Karnak area) is the location of the Temple of Amun Ra, one of the principle Egyptian gods, was the most significant place of worship but there are a number of massive temples here which were constructed over a long period of time.
Across the Nile from Luxor lies the famous Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt's biggest tourist attractions. It was here at least 63 tombs of the Kings were built. There are around 18 tombs that are open to tourists, but these are not all open at the same time. The most well known tomb is that of Tutankhamen. The nearby Valley of the Queens was where the Queens and royal children were buried.
One attraction that is sometimes overlooked, but should not be, is the Open Air Museum. This is located in an area beside the Amun Ra Temple. There is a good collection of statues and a famous white Chapel.
The museum of Mummification has examples of human and animal mummies as well as displays of techniques and tools.
The semi derelict Luxor Temple has a long avenue of silently watching Sphinxes. These were once 3km in length and linked the Luxor temple with the Amun temple. It is an excellent location to visit after dark as the lighting shows off the relief carvings and colonnades.
The Amun Temple precinct (which is also known as the Karnak temple as it is located in the Karnak area) is the location of the Temple of Amun Ra, one of the principle Egyptian gods, was the most significant place of worship but there are a number of massive temples here which were constructed over a long period of time.
Across the Nile from Luxor lies the famous Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt's biggest tourist attractions. It was here at least 63 tombs of the Kings were built. There are around 18 tombs that are open to tourists, but these are not all open at the same time. The most well known tomb is that of Tutankhamen. The nearby Valley of the Queens was where the Queens and royal children were buried.
One attraction that is sometimes overlooked, but should not be, is the Open Air Museum. This is located in an area beside the Amun Ra Temple. There is a good collection of statues and a famous white Chapel.
The museum of Mummification has examples of human and animal mummies as well as displays of techniques and tools.
The semi derelict Luxor Temple has a long avenue of silently watching Sphinxes. These were once 3km in length and linked the Luxor temple with the Amun temple. It is an excellent location to visit after dark as the lighting shows off the relief carvings and colonnades.
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