Luxor
in The Nile Valley

Though Cairo may have taken its place as the political and economic metropolis of Egypt, Luxor remains a remarkable place to visit. With historical monuments on pretty much every street, incredible architecture and wonderful vistas, boats meandering along the River Nile, and luscious trees lining the banks, this city remains mythically majestic.

how long to go for

a long weekend, a week

when to go

march, april, october, november, february, january, december

holidays

Eid al-Fitr, Sinai Liberation Day, Labour Day, Sham el-Nessim, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, National Day, Milad un Nabi, Armed Forces Day

how to get there

Fly into Luxor International Airport (LXR/HELX),

how to get around

by bus, by bike, by Felucca, on foot

nice to know

It's referred to as 'the world's largest open-air museum' for a good reason, hop on a Felucca and explore the city on water

local language

Arabic

currency

Egyptian Pound

in an emergency

call 112

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Karnak

El-Karnak

culture

Close by the old town of Luxor, are the temples at Karnak. It's a site which covers more than 2 sq km of ground (it even puts the size of the Notre-Dame to shame!) so though it can be intimidatingly large, the best way to explore is to simply wander around. Work your way around the complex, stopping by the Temple of Amun-Ra.

Luxor Temple

Luxor City