Hardly a corner inside the city of Luxor is devoid of one of the tourist attractions that belong to the Pharaonic, as it is the city that was captured by the influence of the world due to it being the capital of the ancient and modern Egyptian Kingdom. These tourist places in Luxor are distributed entirely between the eastern and western shores. With the Nile River as another link, and a source of attraction for tourists to experience river transportation on boats and traditional wooden feluccas.

Karnak Temple is extremely popular among Luxor residents and tourists from abroad, as Karnak is a religious complex that includes a group of the most prominent temples of various ancient Pharaonic families. Among the most important temples in the Karnak complex areThe Holy Lake: The lake is located outside the main lobby. It was dug during the reign of King Tuthmosis III. This lake is considered one of the wonders of time, as it has continued to exist for more than 3,000 years without an increase or decrease in its water levels.

Karnak temple

luxor temple

This beautiful work was built on the west bank of the Nile by Hotep III “the Great”. With the Queen I love so much, Egypt during the peaceful and stable 18th Dynasty. It was dedicated to the trinity of Thebes: the great god Amun-Ra and their death Khonsu.

Deir el-Bahari Temple holds many interesting stories, which visitors can learn when visiting Deir el-Bahari and seeing the several temples and Pharaonic tombs it contains, carved into the rocks of the temple, containing 40 ancient mummies.

Deir el-Bahari Temple

Valley of the Kings

On a paved rocky road, visitors can reach the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, located on the west bank of the Nile River, to see more than a hundred ancient tombs of the Pharaonic families, climb the slopes of the Valley of the Kings, then watch the sunset from the top of the valley, and take souvenir photos.

Valley of the Queens

The Valley of the Queens is located behind the Valley of the Kings as one of the most important temples on the West Bank in Luxor, completing its journey in including the most prominent members of the royal family and the noble classes of women. This valley contains approximately 90 tombs, the walls of which are decorated with the most beautiful inscriptions and hieroglyphic words.

Luxor Museum

The Luxor Museum itself is a testament to Egyptian history, having been opened in 1975, it now houses nearly 400 artifacts.

Luxor Balloons

Luxor is the only governorate in Egypt that organizes hot air balloon flights, competing with many European countries, and it ranks fourth in the world in balloon flying skill.

Riders of balloons flying in the sky of Luxor see the city's natural features such as the Nile River and the ancient temples located on the banks of the river; as this trip starts from the West Bank area filled with hundreds of Pharaonic tombs, at an altitude of 2000 feet and in a time extending from 45 to 60 minutes.

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