Luxor Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Egypt
About Luxor
The dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom (circa 2050-1710BCE) and New Kingdom (circa 1550-1080BCE) Egypt, Luxor has much to offer the visitor, from vast temples, to ancient royal tombs, via spectacular desert and river scenery and a bustling modern life. Thebes, theworld heritage listedold capital of Egypt, was on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor. Most of Luxor's ruins and tombs are there. The modern city of Luxor is on the east bank. This area has the train and bus stations, most of the hotels and restaurants, some museums, tourist shops and so on. Most visitors (and almost all tour groups) stay on the east bank and travel across for the tourist sites.There are also some small hotels on the west bank, which has a more relaxed vibe, and many independent travellers stay there.
Top Attractions in Luxor
Explore the best things to see and do in Luxor:
- ★Hot air balloon rides
- ★Pharaoh's Stables
Luxor Travel Guide Sections
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