A visit to Egypt suggests ancient civilisations and history aplenty. And indeed this is what holidays in Luxor provide. Situated on the site of the renowned city of Thebes, Luxor has history wherever you look and therefore makes a good base for exploring the area. Choices of holiday can be from ultimate pampering to more budget orientated choices. There is any number of places to visit but some of the highlights include:
The Karnak Temple which is also known as the Amun Temple Precinct. The precinct is built over a large area and has a number of temples. But the most important of these is the temple for Amun Ra. In Egyptian religion Amun Ra was a prominent figure.
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.
The Open Air museum, located beside the Amun Temple complex is sometimes overlooked by visitors. It has a well preserved white Chapel and a strong collection of statues.
The small museum of Mummification has exhibits of both human and animal mummies. There are displays of the mummification process and the tools used.
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 Karnak Temple which is also known as the Amun Temple Precinct. The precinct is built over a large area and has a number of temples. But the most important of these is the temple for Amun Ra. In Egyptian religion Amun Ra was a prominent figure.
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.
The Open Air museum, located beside the Amun Temple complex is sometimes overlooked by visitors. It has a well preserved white Chapel and a strong collection of statues.
The small museum of Mummification has exhibits of both human and animal mummies. There are displays of the mummification process and the tools used.
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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