Luxor
Luxor, the capital of Luxor Governorate in southern Egypt, is widely recognized as the most famous city in Upper Egypt. It is renowned for its ancient Egyptian sites, making it a remarkable open-air museum. Originally known as 'Thebes' in ancient Egypt, Luxor is home to the impressive ruins of the Karnak and Luxor Temples, which coexist with the modern city on the East Bank. Life in Luxor has remained unchanged for centuries, with locals and tourists alike crossing the River Nile daily on Felucca boats and Ferries. On the West Bank, numerous monuments, tombs, and temples, including the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, attract millions of tourists annually, offering them a chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of ancient Egyptian civilization. Luxor City is situated between the eastern and western banks of the Nile River, with its location dividing it into two parts. It is approximately 670 km away from Cairo, the Egyptian capital, 220 km north of Aswan, 56 km south of Qena, and 280 km southwest of Hurghada. The city shares borders with Qus and Qena Governorate to the north, Edfu and Aswan Governorate to the south, the Red Sea Governorate to the east, and the Arment Center and New Valley Governorate to the west. Safaga Port serves as the nearest sea port, while Luxor International Airport is the closest airport.Luxor has been known by various names throughout history, including Thebes, Wast, Luxor, the City of One Hundred Gates, and the City of the Sun. The city's origins can be traced back to the Fourth Dynasty,when it was merely a collection of simple huts.
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple | Egypt Tour Packages
Luxor Temple located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language as
Hatshepsut Temple
Hatshepsut Temple | Egypt Tour Packages
Hatshepsut temple is an ancient example of pure visual architecture and there is simply nothing that can match the beauty and elegance.
Valley Of The Kings
Valley of the Kings | Egypt Tour Packages
Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings,their families, and their possessions.
Valley of The Queens
The Valley of the Queens | Luxor, Egypt Tour Packages
Valley of the Queens, gorge in the hills along the western bank of the Nile River in Upper Egypt.
Tutankhamun
Tomb of Tutankhamun | Egypt Tour Packages
Tutankhamun, ruled as a boy only for a short time. He is most famous because his tomb was discovered almost intact and full of treasures in 1922
Ramesseum Temple
Ramesseum | Luxor, Egypt | Egypt Tour Packages
The Temple of the Ramesseum was built by Ramses II was dedicated to the god Ra. Most of the Temple is in ruins today.
Karnak temple
Karnak Temple | Egypt Tour Packages
The Karnak Temple was built between 2055 BC and around 100 AD. It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and khonsu.
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon Facts | Egypt Tour Packages
Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Habu Temple
Madinat Habu Temple | Egypt Tour Packages
This was one of the first places in Thebes closely associated with the local god Amun.
Esna Temple
Temple of Khnum, Esna | Egypt Tour Packages
Temple of Esna (also known as the Temple of Khnum) is a Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum.
Deir El Medina
Explore the Village of Deir El-Medina | Egypt Tour Packages
Deir el Medina is a very unique ancient Egyptian village. It was called Set-Maat,
Luxor Museum
The Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art | Egypt Tour Packages
Luxor Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor (ancient Thebes), Egypt. It stands on the corniche, overlooking the west bank of the River Nile.
Merneptah
Merneptah | Pharaoh of Egypt | Egypt Tour Packages
Merenptah, was the fourth ruler of the 19th dynasty in ancient Egypt. Tomb KV 8.
Tomb of Seti I
Tomb of Seti I (KV17) | Egypt Tour Packages
Tomb of Seti I one of the great achievements of Egyptian art, this cathedral-like tomb is the finest in the Valley of the Kings.
Tomb of Ramesses VI
Tomb of Ramesses VI (KV9) | Egypt Tour Packages
The tomb of Ramesses VI (KV9) is one of the great achievements of Egyptian art.
Mummification Museum
Mummification Museum | Egypt Tour Packages
The Mummification Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor, Upper Egypt. It is dedicated to the art of Ancient Egyptian mummification.
Tomb of Nefertari
Tomb of Nefertari | Valley of the Queens | Egypt Tour Packages
QV66 is the tomb of Nefertari, the Great Wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, in Egypt's Valley of the Queens.
El Tod Temple
Temple of Al-Toud in Luxor Egypt | History & Facts Pharaonic
El-Tod is an ancient Egyptian city and temple dedicated to the Egyptian god of war,Monthu.The city is located southwest of Luxor in Luxor Governorate,Egypt
Asasif Tombs
Tombs of the South Asasif Necropolis | Egypt Tour Packages
Next to the Temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank of Luxor, lies the The Asasif Tombs. It were built for dignitaries during the 25th and 26th Dynasties.
Temple of Isis at Shenhur
The Temple of Isis at Shenhur | Egypt Tour Packages
Temple of Shenhur, also known as Temple of Isis, is an ancient Roman temple built during the rule of Augustus through that of Trajan .
Temple of Mentuhotep II
The Temple of Mentuhotep II at Deir el-Bahri | Egypt Tour Packages
Mentuhotep II,was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, the sixth ruler of the Eleventh Dynasty. He is credited with reuniting Egypt.
Unique things to do in Luxor
Unique things to do in Luxor | Egypt Tour Packages
Luxor, previously known as 'Thebes' in ancient Egypt, is frequently referred to as the 'World's most magnificent outdoor Museum.
Best things to do in Luxor at night
Best things to do in Luxor at night | Egypt Tour Packages
It is safe to stroll along the Corniche in Luxor at night, as well as visit restaurants and the centrally located Luxor Temple.
