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One of the most frequently used phrases to describe this city is "Classically Egyptian". Almost nothing elsewhere in the world comes close to the scale and historical grandeur that is on display here. One is greeted by the awe inspiring sight of the Nile slicing through the modern city and the west-bank necropolis set against the Theban valley. The historical riches of the temple of Karnak and Luxor on one side and the numerous temples and tombs on the other complete the picture. Walking through Luxor is like walking through he pages of history and the experience will leave you richer. It is also a treat for the foodies with lip smacking local delights on offer. From Dubai, Luxor is just under 5 hours by flight.

Why Visit ? (Things to see, Things to do, Food, Notes)

City is fondly termed as the "World's Greatest Open Air Museum"
Full of historical and mythological structures
Well known Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings
River Nile flows through the city
Spectacular Theban valley backdrop
Lovely local culture
One of the busiest tourist destinations in the world
Well known cultural hub of Egypt

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Why Visit ?

Karnak Temple: Not many visual wonders and splendid structures in the world can remotely match up to the mythical, structural and captivating greatness of the Karnak temple. Just walking around this larger-than-life structural complex populated with pylons, tombs, pillar and statues is visceral and forces visitors to gawk with their jaws glued to the ground.

Valley of the Kings: An ancient city that served as the kingdom to many a great and legendary pharaohs. Full of graceful and structurally perfect tombs which tell tales of the artistic splendor and lives of the times. This is one of the most visited places on the planet, particularly for photography.

Tomb of the Nobles: Nestled along the foothills of the West Bank, this is probably the most forgotten tourist attraction in Luxor. It is often considered a missed wonder by many a famous Egyptian historians. The tomb is a firmly built structural complex with many inscriptions, murals and paintings that detail the life of many noble kings who lived during the Greco-Roman period. This is one of those archetypal tombs in Egypt which you see in many movies and cartoons and look much more real than they appear on reel.

Luxor Museum: A large, beautiful and grand museum which houses a large number of artifacts, statues and antiques from the Theban periods. The tombs of some of the well known Pharaohs along with ancient text pieces and manuscripts that detail the rich history of the period are also there.

Some of the well known things to do while you're in Luxor , include: Hot Air Balloon Rides over the Nile River, Luxor City and the West Bank region.

Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show

The Egyptian Cultural Show

Guided Tour Walks along the various temple regions, valleys and cliffs.

Nile River Felucca cruises.

Horse Riding, provided by the Arabian Stables & Pharaoh's Stables, along the West Bank and some of Luxor's well known Temples.

Al Moudira: A spectacular restaurant which is among the most expensive in the city. The restaurant is famous for it's lavish and comfortable interiors with some of the most exquisite Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine along with a fine menu of salads and beverages.

A Taste of India: The most popular choice for expats visiting Luxor, this restaurant run by a few Brits is a lovely restaurant which is simple with decent and classy decors serving a fine menu of Indian curries and delicacies with a British touch. The ideal place if you want to light up your palate with some well-known Indian spices and flavors.

Salahadeen: A well known classical Egyptian restaurant, famous for it's fixed menu which is an Egyptian buffet that consists of three sections of dishes and delicacies which are served and cooked in traditional Egyptian styles. A lovely restaurant if you want a sniff at the local culinary culture and methods.

Fair Trade Centre: A wonderful handicrafts outlet in the city which is a program that aims at promoting and popularizing the local art and crafts throughout North Africa. Ideal if you are looking for some of those classical Egyptian handicrafts which you see on the cover of National Geographic.

Aboudi Bookstore: Well known bookstore in the city that has a fine collection of condensed books, magazines, digests as well as travel guides, albums and maps.

Souq-at-Talaat: Located next to the temple of Seti, this Souq is just like your classical Egyptian Souq with many roofed walkways and alleys filled with stalls, shops and kiosks that sell a large variety of articles. Ideal place if you are looking for fresh fruit and vegetables, hand-looms and souvenirs.

Language: Egyptian Arabic

Climate: Known as one of the hottest cities in the world, Luxor summers get blazing hot with temperatures soaring past the 40s. Winters are known to get wonderful with the climate being slightly warm during the day and really cold in the evenings. The city experiences practically no rainfall at all.

Currency: Egyptian Pound

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