Luxor has the richest concentration of archaeological wonders in the western world. Luxor grew out of the ruins of Thebes, once the capital of ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom 1550 – 1069BC. Today, you can walk through history; past statues with the heads of gods and animals, beneath pillars carved with lotus buds and papyrus. Ride in a horse-drawn caleche, sail in a felucca, take a sunset cruise or see the city from a hot-air balloon.

On the East Bank of the Nile lies modern day Luxor, a vibrant city, full of life, traditions and friendly people. North of the city is the amazing Temple of Karnak, a series of monuments that were the main place of worship in Thebian times. This vast temple with its hypostyle columns was divided into three temple areas, the Temple of Amun being the largest. Along the corniche and over looking the mighty Nile is Luxor Temple, built by Pharaoh, Amenophis III and Ramesses II. It was where important rituals and festivals were held.

On the other side of the mighty River Nile, the West Bank is known as the city of the dead and it is home to many splendid sites; the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's temple and the Tombs of the Nobles. By the 20th Dynasty the Kings abandoned constructing the pyramid style tombs and built catacombs under the ground, as they were easier to conceal from robbers. On your guided tour the local Egyptologists will bring the tombs alive, explaining the Hyrogliphics and multicoloured painting. We recommend you visit Tutankhamun’s Tomb, the tomb of the boy King who died at 19 years of age following a brief reign.