Luxor Situated in the Southern part of Upper Egypt, Luxor is the religious capital of the Middle Kingdom. Often described as the world's greatest open air museum, it is a small town by Egyptian standards. It is home to the incredible Valley of the Kings, the burial place of most of the pharaohs of Egypt, and has to be one of the most breathtaking sites in the world. The Valley houses the tombs of Tutankhamen & Ramesses VI, to name a few. Other must-see places are the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, to the Western Valley. All this is on either side of the River Nile, making Luxor the explorer's paradise. |
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Jonathon
Luxor is ideal for anyone interested in the history of Egypt, there is so much to see and i had so ...read more10 Luxor My Second Home
Jan
I cannot praise Luxor enough I just love the place, we have been going there for over 30 years, it ...read more10 Nile Cruise
dawn
Went 2006 and 2007 first time just 1 wk Nile cruise last year Nile again then on to Hurgharda for 1...read more
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Latest Luxor, Egypt Holiday Reviews
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Luxor, Egypt Holiday Review
Submitted by: Jonathon
Date of travel: 18-September-2007
Luxor is ideal for anyone interested in the history of Egypt, there is so much to see and i had so little time however i did manage to get myself to the Luxor museum where i saw the tomb of Ramesses. The mummification museum was very interesting where you learn about the process they used to use to mummify not only humans but animals as well. Make sure you got your walking boots on for your visit to the Valley of the Kings made even more famous by the discovery of the tomb of Tutenkhamun. This place was really good and the re is also a valley of the Queens which i missed out on but i am guessing that its probably just as good. Luxor is excellent for an informative and exciting holiday.
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Luxor, Egypt Holiday Review - Luxor My Second Home
Submitted by: Jan
Date of travel: 31-August-2007
I cannot praise Luxor enough I just love the place, we have been going there for over 30 years, it has changed a lot, which is a shame in some ways, but the people are still the same some of the friendliest in the world, and make a friend with an egyptian and they are friends for life. The hotel standards are fantastic, and food is wonderful. For a basic hotel the Queens Valley hotel is clean, lovely size rooms, and great staff. Of course the sights are breathtaking Valley of the Kings, and Queens are a must, and Karnak temple is awe inspiring and if you want to go back to Egypt you must walk around the scarab in Karnak "its worked for us". There is also Habu temple which a lot of people miss, but it is has fantastic wall carvings of Ramses. The nile with its felucca's and motor boats, and of course the cruise boats, a felucca ride at sunset is magical. The market which sells anything you want, clothes, spices, food etc, and loads of little coffee shops where if you are inclined can smoke the bubble pipes with a choice of flavours. Of course the weather which is always great with blue skies and sun, 2 weeks is not enough to see everything so I am sure like me you will be hooked and want to see it all and go back and see it all.
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Luxor, Egypt Holiday Review - Nile Cruise
Submitted by: dawn
Date of travel: 30-August-2007
Went 2006 and 2007 first time just 1 wk Nile cruise last year Nile again then on to Hurgharda for 1 wk. Was the first time I had been abroad nearly 50 and first time abroad and I chose Egypt. The temples the valley of the kings and queens was just amazing Abu Simbel wow that was breathe taking. The people are so friendly the boat staff are so helpful and the Red Sea is great. We are trying to decide were to go this year but after Egypt and the sights there we dont know where to go.
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