
11 Things to See in Luxor
11 things to see in Luxor across the West Bank, East Bank and day trips, from the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple to Dendera and Esna, with practical tips.
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11 things to see in Luxor across the West Bank, East Bank and day trips, from the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple to Dendera and Esna, with practical tips.

How we’d see Luxor in one day after spending two there: Karnak and Luxor Temple in the morning, then Hatshepsut’s temple and the Valley of the Kings.

How to visit the Valley of the Kings near Luxor: its history, how to get there, which tombs to see, how long you need, and practical tips for your visit.

10 historic sites to include when planning a trip to Egypt, from Abu Simbel and Philae to Karnak, Hatshepsut’s temple and the Pyramids and Sphinx.

Two 18-metre statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III near Luxor, with their history, the singing myth of Memnon and practical tips for visiting the Colossi.
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