Often hailed as the world’s ‘greatest open air museum’, Luxor is a part of greater Egypt and was built on the site of ancient Thebes. With the surviving temples of Karnak and Luxor still standing within the modern city, it’s the attractions across the Nile that really draw in the crowds. The West Bank’s Valley of the Kings, Necropolis and Valley of the Queens are the reason why so many tourists visit this fascinating city, and why so many excellent hotels and modern amenities have grown up to support the tourist trade.
Ancient Thebes was the Capital of Egypt during the era of the New Kingdom, and it is the relics of this age and its surviving architecture that prove so popular in the city. As a result, most hotels and package deals to Luxor involve organised tours around these ancient monuments, with stops at some of the many markets and bazaars around the city too. The sights and sounds of this bustling metropolis will certainly make an impression on you, as they do on thousands of tourists every year.
Luxor combines this tangible sense of history with a host of modern amenities. Brand name shopping in the city is good, whilst hotels and apartments offer all the modern luxuries, including satellite TV, minibars and maid service. You can benefit from having all your meals and drinks thrown into your holiday package too if you plump for a discounted all inclusive deal – which also comes with budget flights and transfers.
Though the main reason people visit the city, there is more to Luxor than its awesome historical monuments. The city benefits from a range of top class restaurants, serving both local dishes and international cuisine, and there is a good choice of bars and nightspots to keep you entertained long into the evening.
And if you really want to see a unique side of Luxor and the surrounding region, why not book your group onto a Nile cruise to witness the history and beauty of the area from one of the world’s most famous waterways.
