Ancient Thebes, split by the Nile: temples of staggering scale on the east bank where the sun rose, and the royal tombs of the west bank where it set — the richest concentration of monuments on earth.
Photo for each (in production).
The largest religious complex ever built — a forest of giant columns in the Hypostyle Hall, avenues of rams, and 2,000 years of pharaohs adding to it.
Karnak TempleElegant in the heart of the city, magical when floodlit at night, linked to Karnak by the restored Avenue of Sphinxes.
Luxor TempleThe rock-cut tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramesses and the New Kingdom pharaohs — vivid painted corridors deep in the hills.
Valley of the KingsThe dramatic terraced temple of Egypt's great female pharaoh, rising from the cliffs.
Hatshepsut TempleThe two giant seated statues, and the superbly preserved, colour-rich temple of Ramesses III.
Medinet HabuFloat over the temples, tombs and green Nile valley as the sun rises — Luxor's unforgettable extra.
Balloon over ThebesColossal columns and floodlit night visits.
Painted royal tombs and Hatshepsut's terraces.
The temples and the Nile from the air.
From legendary Nile hotels to cruise cabins.
| Stay | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Nile hotel | East bank | Old-world grandeur |
| Nile cruise boat | Embark here | Sleep on the river |
| West-bank boutique | West bank | Quiet, close to the tombs |
East and west banks with an Egyptologist, a dawn balloon, and your Nile cruise embarking here.
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