As Thebes, it was the capital of the ancient kingdom; today Luxor day tours are known as the world’s greatest open-air museum, home to some of Egypt’s most famous temples, tombs, and monuments, that attract tourists from around the world such as the gorgeous Valley of the Kings, Valley of queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and splendid Karnak Temple and more Egypt tours with amazing history. The scientists said that Luxor day trips hold around a third of world monuments, but we think that Luxor holds unparalleled attractions, it's not fair to compare Luxor Excursions with any other country. You have to see Luxor attractions among Egypt Day tours yourself to be fair when you judge. Let's have a look at the major sights in Luxor.
Luxor attractions are divided into two banks the east bank of the Nile and the west bank, You can enjoy our Egypt Nile Cruise tours sailing between Luxor and Aswan day tours temples and tombs. Starting by the east bank of Luxor to visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then sailing to the west bank of Luxor that occupies the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossal of Memnon. There are more attractions of Luxor day tours that we didn't mention to visit them in our itiniraries with Next Holiday Travel tour guide.
You can reach Luxor easily from Cairo after exploring the major sights of Cairo day tours such as the Pyramids of Giza take a flight to Luxor from Cairo Airport. From Luxor you can easily travel to Hurghada by car, you will take 4 hours to explore Hurghada day tours or Sharm El Sheikh day tours as well both cities overlooking the Red Sea.
Explore the most famous sites of Luxor´s west bank, on this tour to Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Step back in time to ancient Egypt, as you explore these elaborate sights.
Start your amazing tour to visit Karnak Temple, which is dedicated to the God Amon, Luxor Temple was the power base of the living divine king, it has two red granite obelisks originally stood in front of the Temple, but only one now remains. The other was removed to Paris where it now stands in the center of the Place de la Concorde. At the end of your tour transfer back to your hotel in Luxor.
Start your full day tour visiting the Highlights of Luxor City where you visit valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Dir El Bahari and Colossi Of Memnon. Lunch is included and then continue to the East Bank where you Visit Luxor and Karnak Temples.
The budget for a trip can vary greatly depending on the destination, duration, accommodation choices, activities, and personal preferences. Researching average costs, including accommodation, transportation, meals, and attractions, will help you estimate your budget more accurately.
The essential travel documents usually include a valid passport, visas (if required), airline tickets, hotel reservations, travel insurance, and any necessary identification cards. It's always a good idea to make copies of these documents and store them separately as a backup.
Egypt is famous for its ancient historical sites. Some of the must-visit attractions include the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months of October to April when temperatures are more comfortable for exploring the historical sites. However, if you're interested in diving in the Red Sea, the summer months offer warm waters and excellent visibility.
When visiting religious sites such as mosques or temples, it's important to dress modestly out of respect. Both men and women should have their shoulders and knees covered. It's also advisable for women to carry a scarf to cover their hair if needed.