Holidays to Luxor

Luxor - known as Thebes in ancient Egypt - is less of a city, more a huge, sunny, open-air museum, ripe for wandering around, eyes up, jaw open, in continual disbelief. This is a monumental example of the skill of man, and the faith of a nation. 

Its temple complexes still stagger, no matter how many times you've seen them on the cinema screen, or in a travel book. If ever a city was dwarfed by its history, Luxor is it. In fact, today's city is a compact affair, with just a few central streets lined with graceful, stone built public buildings, leafy gardens and pleasant riverside walks. 

Actually, what most people think of as Luxor is really three different areas, consisting of the City of Luxor on the East side of the Nile, the town of Karnak just north of Luxor and Thebes, which the ancient Egyptians called Waset, which is on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor. Got that? Good. Now go and explore this fascinating region - where the most impressive Egyptian Pharaonic structures are clustered. Luxor is used to receiving tourists - it's been doing so since the word was invented - so you can expect a warm welcome, lots of facilities, a little hustle and bustle, and, perhaps, an over eager bazaar stall holder - all good natured, of course. 

As you'd expect, the city has all the amenities you'll need - its bars, nightclubs bazaars and hotels are top notch. And, away from the heat and dust of downtown Luxor, a cruise down the Nile is just about the most wonderful boat journey you can make, anywhere in the world. 

You've been promising yourself a trip like this one day in your life - at Luxor, the extraordinary and the everyday are more closely linked than any place we know.

Emilio Hotel
	Rating AA Board Basis Bed and Breakfast - In the city centre and close to Luxor Temple with fantastic views of the Valley of the ... Hotel details Add to shortlist

Iberotel Luxor
	Rating AAA+ Board Basis Bed and Breakfast The unique attractions of Luxor¿s East Bank are within walking distance of this very well placed Nile-side hotel. The Iberotel Luxor makes the most of the legendary waterway with an ... Hotel details Add to shortlist

Iberotel Luxor Hotel
	Rating QQQ+ Board Basis Bed and Breakfast Recently refurbished, the Iberotel Luxor has a fresh, modern feel and boasts a fantastic floating pool, set in the River Nile. Situated on the Nile's East Bank, the hotel is a ten ... Hotel details Add to shortlist

Le Meridien Luxor Hotel
	Rating MMMMM Board Basis Bed and Breakfast Situated on the River Nile offering fantastic views of the West Bank, this is a well-maintained, modern hotel with a good variety of ... Hotel details Add to shortlist

Lotus Hotel
	Rating AAA Board Basis Bed and Breakfast Enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding area the Lotus Hotel is situated on the edge of the Nile in a great central ... Hotel details Add to shortlist

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