Holidays in Luxor

Luxor is a fantastic destination for anyone looking to discover the magic of ancient Egypt. With a huge selection of monument, tombs and temples to explore, holidays in Luxor are simply unforgettable.

Explore the mysteries of the ancient world

Luxor is a popular holiday resort on the banks of the spectacular River Nile in Egypt. This ancient city is simply steeped in fascinating ancient history with a wide range of historic sites to explore during holidays in Luxor. Many describe Luxor as being the ultimate open air museum in the world due to the sheer amount of monuments that are just waiting to be explored. Luxor benefits from being a year round holiday destination with hot sunshine and clear skies all year round. The hottest temperatures are found during the summer months; however the city is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a winter break.

During holidays in Luxor there is an endless amount of sites and monuments to explore. It is definitely recommended to head to the fantastic Temple of Luxor with majestic statues and colonnades overlooking the beautiful River Nile. Those looking to learn more about traditional Egyptian culture can visit the mummification museum where you can find out about this ancient tradition. Just across the river lies the famous Valley of the Kings where visitors can explore the tombs of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. Much of Luxor is dominated by an impressive desert landscape which can be explored on foot or by taking advantage of one of the many forms of desert safaris.

Luxor offer a selection of bars to enjoy on an evening and a wide range of hotel based nightclubs for those looking to party into the night. Egyptian cuisine is highly recommended and can be found in one of the many traditional Egyptian restaurants, a definite ‘must try’ during holidays in Luxor.