Luxor has frequently been characterised as the ‘World's greatest open air museum’, its greatest exhibit the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor. On the opposite banks of the Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs.
The West Bank includes the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Luxor represents an excellent base for touring Upper Egypt and whether used as a pre or post cruise stay, we highly recommend spending time here to simply absorb the staggering history.
Luxor holiday highlights
• The extraordinary, monumental temples of the East Bank, particularly Luxor Temple and Karnak, a breathtaking architectural achievement to rival the Pyramids in scale and ambition.
• The royal necropolis of the West Bank, including the Tomb of Tutankhamun and the Tomb of Nefertari, still as vibrantly colourful as it was when painted over 3000 years ago.
• The peaceful Ramesseum, where the colossal broken statues inspired Shelley's splendid poem Ozymandias.
• The tiny, superb and air-conditioned Luxor Museum, with interesting and well-chosen displays of finds.
• Afternoon tea at the grand deluxe Winter Palace Hotel, for that Agatha Christie touch.
• Graceful felucca rides along the majestic Nile.