Characterized as the greatest open-air museum in the world, Luxor is the premier travel destination in Upper Egypt and the Nile Valley.
From vast temples and ancient royal tombs to the spectacular desert, river scenery, and bustling modern life, Luxor has too much to offer for all tourists.
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Being the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt, Karnak Temple Complex features multiple temples, two obelisks, hieroglyphs, and a sacred lake that was used for special rituals. Karnak Temple covers more than 2 sq km, which is large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals.
Luxor Temple is an impressive structure that was made by many of Egypt's pharaohs. The temple includes an obelisk, hieroglyphs, and an avenue lined with sphinxes. You can also wander the temple at night as a stunning sound and light show is offered.
Temple of Hatshepsut stands out for its grand architecture and jaw-dropping landscape. This funerary temple features three tiers of porticos with statues, pillars, and hieroglyphs.
It is where dozens of pharaohs were laid to rest. You'll find 63 royal tombs in the Valley of Kings. The tombs are spread across two areas: the East Valley, where the bulk of the tombs lie, and the West Valley, which features steep cliffs and three royal tombs.
This marvelous museum has a brilliantly displayed and explained collection of antiquities dating from the end of the Old Kingdom right through to the Mamluk period, mostly gathered from the Theban temples and necropolis.
Although Luxor has a hot desert climate like the rest of Egypt, Luxor has the hottest summer days of any other city in Egypt. Luxor is one of the sunniest and driest cities in the world with average high temperatures above 40 °C during summer and average high temperatures above 22 °C during winter.
The best time to visit Luxor is Apr–May & Oct–Nov. These brief shoulder seasons offer pleasant temperatures, small crowds, and more affordable hotel rates.
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