Tourist Attractions in Luxor, Egypt

Travel to Luxor and you will know why it is one of Egypt's great tourist attractions. It is also commonly known as the world's largest open air museum. Luxor is built on and around the ancient site of Thebes. Tourists have been visiting the area since the Greco-Roman times, so you won't be the first! There are so many splendid temples and monuments to visit you will have to be picky if you don't want to get "templed out". Luxor is actually three separate areas each with their own highlights.

The City of Luxor

1.     Luxor Temple

It is situated in the center of town, was built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenophis III. It is spectacular and so compact it can be visited in an hour.

2.     The Mummification Museum

The Mummification Museum has everything you've ever wanted to know about mummies and the process of mummification. Who knew that reptiles, birds as well as humans were mummified?!

3.     The Luxor Museum

The Luxor Museum houses many of the relics found at the Theben temples and necropolis on the west bank. The museum comes highly recommended because it will enrich your experience when you visit the rest of the sites.

The mentioned places of interest are only a part of the great variety of attractions in Luxor. There is no doubt that all of them are really worth visiting. Planning your travel to Luxor, you have to think of a place of accommodation. There are lots of hotels in Luxor. They are either cheap or luxurious hotels in Luxor. To guarantee your stay for the chosen hotel in Luxor, it is advisable to make an online reservation in advance. So if you ever have the opportunity to visit Luxor, don’t miss it out.