A visit to Egypt suggests ancient civilisations and history aplenty. And indeed this is what holidays in Luxor provide. Situated on the site of the renowned city of Thebes, Luxor has history wherever you look and therefore makes a good base for exploring the area. Choices of holiday can be from ultimate pampering to more budget orientated choices. There is any number of places to visit but some of the highlights include:

The Karnak Temple which is also known as the Amun Temple Precinct. The precinct is built over a large area and has a number of temples. But the most important of these is the temple for Amun Ra. In Egyptian religion Amun Ra was a prominent figure.

The Valley of the Kings is located on the other side of the Nile from Luxor. It was here that the Kings were entombed. The most famous of the Kings here was Tutankhamen. In the valley are tombs of at least 63 kings and excavation continue. Of these only 18 are open to visit and not all 18 are open at any one time. The Valley of the Queens is where the Royal queens and children were laid to rest. For many these valleys are the prime destination when taking holidays in Luxor.

One attraction that is sometimes overlooked, but should not be, is the Open Air Museum. This is located in an area beside the Amun Ra Temple. There is a good collection of statues and a famous white Chapel.

The Mummification museum has a number of exhibits showing the art of mummification and the tools used to produce the results.

The Luxor Temple is a place that is perhaps visited at dusk or into the evening. Here lighting shows off the colonnades and carvings. There is the remains of an avenue of sphinx sculptures that once was three kilometres long and joined the Luxor temple with the temple of Amun Ra.