Tourism in Luxor

Luxor, often referred to as The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum, is a destination that truly brings Egypt’s ancient civilization to life. Nestled on the banks of the mighty Nile River, this enchanting city is home to some of the most significant and well-preserved monuments of ancient Egypt.

Valle of the Kings

Luxor’s Valley of the Kings is another site that’s essential for anyone fascinated by Egypt’s history. Located on the west bank of the Nile, this ancient burial ground is the final resting place of some of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Ramses the Great, and Seti I. The valley is home to over 60 tombs, each meticulously decorated with stunning murals and inscriptions depicting the pharaohs’ journeys into the afterlife. One of the most famous tombs is that of Tutankhamun, whose treasure-filled chamber was discovered nearly intact in 1922.

The Temple of Hatshepsut

The Temple of Hatshepsut dedicated to the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, is another remarkable site in Luxor that shouldn’t be missed. Carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, the temple is an architectural masterpiece, known for its distinctive terraces and stunning colonnades. The temple was built to honor Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most successful pharaohs, and showcases her legacy as a ruler of power and wisdom.

Karnak Temple 

The Temple of Karnak is a monumental site that should be on every tourist's itinerary. Located just outside Luxor, this temple is a labyrinth of towering columns, massive obelisks, and intricate carvings. Dedicated primarily to the Theban Triad—Amun, Mut, and Khonsu—Karnak was the center of worship in ancient Thebes and is a breathtaking testament to Egypt's architectural and religious grandeur. The Hypostyle Hall, with its 134 massive columns, is a highlight that will leave you awe-struck.

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic statues of Amenophis III that presided over his funerary temple on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor. The statues, built 3,400 years ago, show the pharaoh at ease, hands on his knees, gazing at the rising sun. His mother, Queen Mutemwiya, and his wife, Queen Tiy, are sculpted on the lower part of the statues.

Luxor Temple

This temple might be the greatest testament to why Luxor has earned its nickname, “The World’s Largest Outdoor Museum”.

The temple is one of the best preserved of all of the ancient monuments with large amounts of structure, statuary and relief carvings still intact, making it one of the most impressive visits in the Luxor area and all of Egypt, adding significantly to its allure is the juxtaposition that its setting provides. The modern city begins on one side and the Nile drifts by on the other.

Amenhotep III, one of the great builders of ancient Egypt, constructed the temple during his New Kingdom reign, which lasted from 1390 to 1352 BC.