Luxor Attractions

The Karnak Temple Complex comprises a vast conglomeration of ruined temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings, most notably the Great Temple of Amen and a huge structure by Pharaoh Ramses II (ca. 1391–1351 BC). An ancient sacred lake is also part of the Karnak complex. The Karnak temple complex is located near Luxor.

Deir El Bahari (meaning the the 'Northern Monastry') is a complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor, Egypt. The mortuary temple complex is most motable for 3 temples; Queen Hatshepsut, King Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II and Thutmost III.

The Valley of the Kings is an Egyptian archaeological locality in the hills immediately behind the W Bank of Luxor. For nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the 18th to the 20th Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). As such, it is one of the most remarkable archaeological destinations in the world - the burial place of most of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom of Egypt. Visitors can purchase tickets to visit the tombs which are displayed in detail with engraved metal signs detailing the history, architecture and decoration of each tomb, together with detailed plans and diagrams. Each tomb is given a KV number (standing for 'Kings Valley') which make the navigaton process easier. In order to get the best idea of the tombs within the Valley of the Kings, it is advisable to visit at least one tomb...

The Valley of the Queens is where the wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times. It was known as ‘the place of the Children of the Pharaoh’, because along with the Queens of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties (1550–1070 BCE) many princes and princesses were also buried with various members of nobility. The tombs of these individuals were maintained by mortuary priests who performed rituals and provided offerings and prayers for the deceased nobility. The valley is located near the better known Valley of the Kings, on the W bank of the Nile across from Luxor . This barren area in the western hills was chosen due to its relative isolation and proximity to the capital. The kings of the 18th dynasty, instead of the traditional building of pyramids as burial chambers (perhaps because of their vulnerability to tomb robbers), now chose to be buried in rock-cut ...