Luxor

Luxor Lure of the East 

 . Luxor is the starting point of some of Egypt's most impressive archaeological sights. These include the Temple of Luxor, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings and Queens

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 Temple situated in the center of town, was built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenophis III

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

Karnak

North of Luxor city are the spectacular Temples of Karnak. In ancient times, , 'The most select of places'. The temple complex of Karnak was built over a time period of 1500 years and was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. The site is huge, measuring 1500 x 800 meters, and is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods. It is thought to be the largest surviving religious complex in the world. If you don't have the energy to cover all that ground then don't miss the Hypostile Hall in the Great Temple of Amun. There are several performances of the sound and light show a night with mixed reviews,

Ancient Thebes (West Bank)

Crossing the Nile to the West of the city of Luxor lies the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Because there is so much to see and so much ground to cover, guided tours usually enter 3 tombs at the major archaelogical site.

The Valley of the Kings:

This is where the pharaoh's were buried and hoped to meet their Gods in the afterlife. Tutankhamun's tomb discovered in the 1918s would have yielded riches unsurpassed to the impressive haul found in King Tut's burial ground.

The Valley of the Queens:

The Valley of the Queens lies at the southern end of the necropolis. This is where the queens and their children were interred.

The Colossi of Memnon:

Two giant statues make up the Colossi of Memnon. Most visitors get a glimpse of them on their way to the Valley of the Kings but it is worth a stop to see them up close

There are many aspects of investment in this picturesque town to serve the massive numbers of tourists abound in the markets that are sold by the antiques which tells the story of ancient Egyptian history