Luxor Tourist Attraction

Ancient Egypt and its parts have attracted tourists from all over the world from times immemorial. See Luxor, the gateway to the 'Valley of the Kings' that draws tourists from several decades. See its glorious legacy that relates Luxor to the great pyramids, temples, museums and antiquities.

Luxor to the modern world is famous as the greatest open air museum. The city which was built in and around the city of Thebes has innumerable tourist attractions. For convenience Luxor has been separated into three parts that is characteristically different in its own sense.

See the beautiful Luxor temple that was built by the Pharaoh Amenophis III. Or take a look of the Mummification Museum where you can learn all about mummies. It is here that you shall see how the reptiles and birds are mummified along with humans. Well if you are not interested then visit the Luxor Museum that has its connection with the Thebes. See the beautiful creation and get fascinated as you come to know more and more. The temple of Karnak which is recognized as one of the most selected place in Luxor was the most important site to worship in ancient Egypt. See the beautifully carved sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and the obelisks.

As Luxor lead you to the famous 'Valley of the Kings' see the place where the pharaohs were buried. It is here where they were expected to meet with the gods. Experience the charm as you see Queen Nefertari's tomb.

In addition to sight seeing, there are numerous activities that are considered by tourist as major tourist attractions. Take a felucca ride at the sunset and see a different Nile altogether. Or have a joyous ride on a camel back. Or touch the horizon as you have of those splendor rides on a balloon.

If you are lucky enough to visit Luxor at the time when the famous Pharaonic Wedding festival is held, then undergo how the kings and the queens got married some five thousand years ago. Participate in the Opet Festival which was one of the most important festivals of the Theban area.