Luxor Attractions, Luxor Sightseeing

LUXOR ATTRACTIONS

You will be introduced to the history, places to visit and things to do in Luxor. Know more about all the most significant sites around the city.

Luxor Travel Guide

Know more Information about Luxor Egypt and Luxor travel tips. Travel guide to Luxor, Egypt. About Luxor Temples, Karnak Temples, Valley of the kings and more!

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple Luxor is situated on the East bank of the River Nile, to the Northern end of Luxor. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Greek-Roman Kingdom.

Luxor Temple Temple of Luxor facts and History, Luxor Temple complex in Egypt and How was Luxor Temple built? Click here to know more information.

Temple of Luxor facts and History, Luxor Temple complex in Egypt and How was Luxor Temple built? Click here to know more information.

Valley of the Kings

The secret Valley of the Kings is located on the West bank of the River Nile at Luxor, Unleash Luxor secrets Now!

It is located in Luxor, west bank of the River Nile near Valley of the Kings. It was built to house the tombs of the queens, princes, and Princess. This precious place is known as the Valley of the Queens.

Temple of Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut temple is a reflection of the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II and was constructed alongside that 11th dynasty structure. Know more information about Temple of Hatshepsut!

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. They depict the seated king on a throne ornamented with imagery of his mother, his wife, the god Hapy, and other symbolic engravings.

Madinet Habu

Madinat Habu is one of Egypt's best preserved and most interesting temples. Unfortunately, most tourists arrive here at the end of along morning of sightseeing and rarely get more than a quick peek at this fascinating monument.

Deir Al Medinah (Workers’ Village)

Several architectural and decorative differences set the tombs of the craftsmen and workers who lived in the Village of Dayr al-Madina apart from other private tombs at Thebes (Luxor) .

The Tombs of the Nobles

Of the several thousand nobles' tombs identified in the Theban Necropolis, nineteen are today open to the public. They span a period of nearly hundred years, from the mid-18 dynasty onward.

The Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art

The Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art is set in an exceptional location in the ancient and world-famous town of Luxor, The Luxor museum is situated in a superlative position on the Nile Corniche road which connects the Luxor and Karnak temples

FAQ

Q- IIs Luxor worth visiting? A-Luxor and Cairo are exceedingly different places and yes Luxor is well worth visiting. If you want to see iconic sites such as the Valley of the King's and Karnak Temple, then you have no choice.

Q-How many days do you need in Luxor? A-Two days- Luxor requires a minimum of 3 days IMO. There is so much to see and do so you will be on the go the whole time. I'd say the minimum time needed to visit Luxor is two days, but you can easily spend longer as there are so many sites, and it's worth taking the time to enjoy the atmosphere.

Q-How long is the train ride from Cairo to Luxor?A-Departs Cairo Ramses Station 10 hours.

Q-Is it safe to travel from Hurghada to Luxor?A- There is no FCO advice against travel to Cairo, Alexandria, the tourist areas along the Nile, and the Red Sea resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada. The section of the country between the Nile and the Red Sea is also considered mostly safe.

Q-What can you buy in Luxor?A-Some of the best souvenirs to bargain for & buy in Luxor are Egyptian cotton, alabaster vases & other products from alabaster factories, mouldings and carvings of Pharaohs, queens & gods, glass scent bottles, leather, silver, gold to name a few.

Q-Is Aswan worth visiting? A-“Aswan itself: the town is worth a visit” ... With its great market, connection to Nubian people and culture, its easy cross Nile ferry trip and a great place to stay, Aswan is a much more enjoyable place than any other place in the world.

Q-How long is a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan? A-The Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan takes 5 days and vice versa from Aswan to Luxor 4 days.