Summary

Holidays to Luxor are the ideal for those who are interest in ancient Egypt, this fascinating experience is perfect for every type of holiday maker who are wanting to see the wonders of this mesmerizing destination. There is so much to do and see on Luxor holidays, there so countless temples, tombs and monuments to visit, some of which dates back to an incredible 4,000 years. Luxor, also referred to as city of the Nile Valley, is the best city to visit for archaeological discoveries than anywhere else in Egypt.

Things to do

Holidays in Luxor are sometimes known as the world's largest open-air museum due to it being home to an astonishing amount of ancient heritage. Along Luxor's East Bank you can go to the famous city of Thebes you can find the well known sites of Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, this was also the home of Pharaohs and nobles and you can visit ancient burial sites at the great Theban necropolis, here you can also see one of the most well-known tombs called Tutankhamun. Another one to explore is the statues of the Colossi of Memnon and the Queen Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple. Along the East Bank you can find the Karnak Temple which was built over thousands of years. Other popular trips away from the ancient history include journeying down the Nile on one of the riverboats called fellucas, or camel-back ride or even see the city from above in a hot air balloon ride. On the evenings you can find lively atmosphere in the town where there are plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants, also forget to try out the local cuisine or for the fussier eater there are international tastes too. Also on Luxor holidays to can wonder around the shops and bazaars maybe treating yourself to a couple of holiday treats. Further excursions you can go to from Luxor include a trip to Egypt capital, Cairo or even going diving in the amazing Red Sea!

Flights & Accommodation

You can fly directly to Luxor Airport (LXR) from major UK airports such as London, Birmingham and Manchester, the airport is only about 6km from the east of the city and flights to Luxor take approximately 5-6 hours. If you want to find some of those cheap holidays to Luxor you've been hearing about then search with Book-Cheap-Holidays where you can compare prices on flights and Hotels in Luxor separately so you know what you're paying for and can be sure you're getting the best deal.

Quick Facts

• Location; Middle East, North Africa
• Capital; Cairo
• Language; Arabic is the official language although English and French are widely spoken
• Interesting fact; The city of Luxor is known to have the most historical sites in Egypt