Luxor

Destinations

Must see and do

Walk through the ancient burial ground of many of Egypt’s rulers

Be amazed at the two gigantic statues of Amenhotep III known as the Colossi of Memnon

Take an early morning flight in a hot air balloon for a breathtaking view of Luxor

Buy hand-carved wood or pottery from the Fair Trade Centre

Visit The Temple of Luxor, testimony to the incredible history of Egypt

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Aswan/Abu Simbel by Car (Full Day) This is a full 10-hour tour starting with a three-hour drive to Abu Simbel (280 kilometres south of Aswan). Its temples are among the most magnificent monuments in the world and were built by the great pharaoh Ramesses II. These 3000-year-old monuments are the grandest and the most complete examples of ancient Egyptian architecture. The great temple is dedicated to the sun god (Ra) while the second smaller temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathour and was built for Nefertiti, the pharaoh’s wife.