Luxor, Egypt
Often referred to as the world's greatest open air museum, Luxor is the ideal base to explore the areas many historical sites. Here you will find the Luxor and Karnak Temples, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Colossi of Memnon and Deir el Medina (the workers' village).
Luxor
Situated in the Nile Valley, Luxor is another major destination for discovering the ancient history of Egypt. Consisting of three areas; on the east bank is the city of Luxor, the town of Karnak on the north edge and the ancient city of Thebes on the west bank.
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The Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel enjoys a great location looking out onto the main road in Luxor and backing on to the banks of the Nile....
5 / 5 from 6 reviews
Situated on the banks of the River Nile at the heart of Luxor, the Sonesta St George Hotel provides a luxurious base to explore the many sights of interest....
4.8 / 5 from 6 reviews
The Karnak is set in its own extensive and well kept gardens on the banks of the River Nile, offering a very good standard of facilities and services always with a warm friendly and relaxed atmosphere...
2 / 5 from 1 reviews
The hotel is set amongst beautiful palm trees in a lush greenery on Crocodile Island on the river Nile. The resort is ideal for families or couples who are looking for an informal hotel, offering rela...
5 / 5 from 6 reviews
The Iberotel Luxor Hotel enjoys a splendid location on the banks of the Nile which is ideal for boat excursions....
2.5 / 5 from 2 reviews
The Sheraton Luxor Resort Hotel is built in 8 acres of gardens on the East Bank of the Nile. The hotel is a good base from which to explore Luxor....
3 / 5 from 2 reviews
Pavillon Winter Luxor Hotel serves as an extension to the historic Winter Palace. The hotels share facilities and are well located in the midst of their own tropical gardens....
4.3 / 5 from 4 reviews
Luxor Reviews
4.4 / 5
from 25 Reviews
Mrs E Turton , Southport
| 28th Jun 2017 |
| Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel |
| Single |
| Bed & Breakfast |
So much history, so much to see it really is an open air museum. The Valley of the Kings and West Bank are a must see.
Mrs E Turton , Southport
| 28th Jun 2017 |
| Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel |
| Single |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Luxor is an open air museum, lots to see from temples to ancient tombs, a colourful bazaar downtown and lots of places to eat. Egyptian people are very friendly and it's completely safe.
Miss N Nazir-ahmed, Bradford
| 2nd Apr 2017 |
| Mercure Karnak Resort |
| Double Or Twin - View |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Luxor has everything - if you want to laze about by the pool you can or if you prefer explore the Valley of Kings and Queens. Visit the locals food markets - the local bus drops you right outside - near the railway station and watch the locals. Luxor is what you want to make of it.
Mrs E Turton , Southport
| 29th Mar 2017 |
| Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel |
| Standard Room - Nile View |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Open air museum, if you love Egyptology this is the place, amazing.
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Things to see
On the northern edge of Luxor is the Temple of Karnak, a huge site worth visiting in the early hours of the day to avoid the stifling heat, the Luxor Temple is situated in the centre of the city while the fascinating tombs of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens are found on the west bank, after being greeted by the two faceless Colossi of Memnon which are the first monument to see on route to the Valley of the Kings.
Out and about
Luxor is divided by the Nile River, creating a West Bank and an East Bank, the Luxor and Karnak Temples, the main tourist hotels, shops and tourist market are all on the East Bank. To go from one side to the other can be done by road, though this involves a 15km detour via a bridge to the south of the city. The 'National Ferry' provides an easier and quicker route and it runs every 15 minutes during the day. Taxis are plentiful and cheap, providing an easy choice for travelling around Luxor; ensure to agree the fare before setting off.
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