Holidays in Luxor

Holidays in Luxor - Destination Profile

Luxor is often called the worlds greatest open air museum, as indeed it is and much much more. Luxor is home to one third of the worlds greatest antiquities. Luxor is consists of three different areas, the City of Luxor on the East side of the Nile, the town of Karnak to the north and Thebes, which is on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor. In addition to the wealth of archaeological treasures on view, Luxor has the usual amenities tourists might expect including a variety of Bars, Restaurants, nightclubs, bazaars and hotels.

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Holidays in Luxor - Things to see

The Valley of the Kings: Luxor is rich in archaeological wonders and nowhere is more evocative than the immense site of the Valley of the Kings. Extremely popular, it covers a wide area containing the tombs of numerous Egyptian pharaohs, most notably King Tut, in intricate, brightly coloured burial chambers. Although most of the art treasures found have been moved to Cairo, it remains a truly awe inspiring place that will enthral all visitors.

Luxor Temples: Home to literally dozens of impressive temples and artistic monuments, a stay in Luxor will undoubtedly inspire young and old with a variety of architectural styles and design covering a thousand years of history. The main highlights are the grand temples of Luxor and Karnak with the latter hosting an extravagant sound and light show. Depicting scenes of Egyptian history it is great fun and entertainment and offers a perfect family night out.

Holidays in Luxor - Things to do

Hot Air Balloon - An unforgettable early morning flight over the main archaeological sites, offering incredible views of the main temples, the Nile, the city and the desert.

Sound & Light Show - The amazing Karnak Temple acts as a backdrop for this fascinating audio-visual journey back to the time of the Pharaohs. Follow the story through the Temple complex until it reaches its climax in an auditorium overlooking the sacred lake.

Holidays in Luxor - Climate

The summer weather in the Red Sea is hot and dry. However the low humidity makes the high temperatures much more bearable.

The winter months in the Red Sea are between November to March. In this time the day temperature is warm and the night time temperature can drop. In the winter months it can rain for a few seconds and every few years a storm can come through.

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