Once the ancient city of Thebes, Luxor is home to the world's greatest concentration of pharaonic monuments. Every stone tells a story 3,000 years in the making.
Luxor is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Built on the site of ancient Thebes — the glittering capital of Egypt's New Kingdom at the height of its power — the city is an open-air museum where colossal temple complexes, royal tombs, and riverside monuments exist seamlessly alongside the rhythms of modern life. Walking through Luxor is not sightseeing; it is time travel.
Spread across both banks of the Nile, Luxor's East Bank houses the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples, while the West Bank shelters the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the soaring Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, carved directly into the amber cliffs. No other destination on the planet concentrates so much human history in so small a space.
Handpicked tours led by licensed Egyptologists — from multi-day luxury cruises to sunrise balloon flights over the Valley of the Kings.
From the world's largest temple complex to moonlit felucca rides, Luxor offers experiences that no other destination on earth can replicate.
Everything you need to know to make the most of your Luxor visit — from the best season to travel etiquette and getting around.
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