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 most famous Valley of the Kings. Here the Egyptian kings would be entombed. The most well known of these was the tomb of Tutankhamen, the boy King. There are known to be 63 other royal burials in the area and it is a popular place for archaeologists. Of these tombs only 18 are open for public viewing and not all on the same day. The nearby Valley of the Queens was where the royal Queens and royal children were buried.
The Open Air museum which sits beside the Amun Ra Precinct is often missed by visitors. But its collections including the White Chapel and the statutory collection are considered to be well worth visiting.
The Mummification museum has a number of exhibits showing the art of mummification and the tools used to produce the results.
The Luxor temple dates from the 14th century BC and has an avenue of Sphinxes. These originally stretched 3km down to the Amun Temple. This is one spot that is particularly attractive at dusk and after dark as the light plays off the large colonnades and carved reliefs.
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 most famous Valley of the Kings. Here the Egyptian kings would be entombed. The most well known of these was the tomb of Tutankhamen, the boy King. There are known to be 63 other royal burials in the area and it is a popular place for archaeologists. Of these tombs only 18 are open for public viewing and not all on the same day. The nearby Valley of the Queens was where the royal Queens and royal children were buried.
The Open Air museum which sits beside the Amun Ra Precinct is often missed by visitors. But its collections including the White Chapel and the statutory collection are considered to be well worth visiting.
The Mummification museum has a number of exhibits showing the art of mummification and the tools used to produce the results.
The Luxor temple dates from the 14th century BC and has an avenue of Sphinxes. These originally stretched 3km down to the Amun Temple. This is one spot that is particularly attractive at dusk and after dark as the light plays off the large colonnades and carved reliefs.
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