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Temple of Karnak
Temple of Karnak
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Ranked #1 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
5 of 5 stars 589 reviews

The temple of Karnak was known as Ipet-isut (Most select of places) by the ancient Egyptians. It is  a temple complex, where pharaohs built  for over 2000 years. The temple is... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Temple of Medinat Habu
Temple of Medinat Habu
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Ranked #2 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
5 of 5 stars 130 reviews

  The great mortuary temple of Ramses III dominates the site at Medinat Habu.  Second in size only to Karnak, the main pylon and well-preserved wall carvings record military... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Religious Sites
ACE-Animal Care in Egypt
ACE-Animal Care in Egypt
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Ranked #3 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
5 of 5 stars 89 reviews

You cannot step outside of your hotel in Luxor without hearing the shouts of the horse and carriage drivers (called caleches) heckling for a ride or seeing overburdened donkeys... more »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple
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Ranked #4 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 338 reviews

Built during the eighteenth dynasty by Amenhotep III and added to by Ramses II, Luxor Temple was built to celebrate the annual Opet Festival when the statues of Amun, Mut, and... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Religious Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
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Ranked #5 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews

Deir al-Medina was inhabited by the laborers, craftsmen, painters, and carvers who worked on the royal tombs nearby.  Just south of the Valley of the Queens, this place is often... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
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Ranked #6 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 273 reviews
Owner description: A mortuary temple dedicated to the longest ruling female of Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is decorated with... more » Owner description: A mortuary temple dedicated to the longest ruling female of Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is decorated with statues, sphinxes, and reliefs, which have been meticulously restored over time. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Monuments/ Statues
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings
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Ranked #7 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 443 reviews

The Valley of Kings is the ancient burial ground used by the Pharoahs and dignitries from the 18th to the 20th dynasties. Among 63 royal tombs is the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Cemeteries
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Luxor Museum
Luxor Museum
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Ranked #8 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 188 reviews

Located on the Corniche between Luxor Temple and Karnak, the Luxor Museum houses an excellent collection of artifacts and statues found in archeological sites in and around... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Valley of the Nobles
Valley of the Nobles
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Ranked #9 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews

The Theban tombs of the Nobles extend over a large populated area to the south of the Valley of Kings.  More than 400 tombs of nobles and officials can be found here among the... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Tomb of Ay
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Ranked #10 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
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Ranked #11 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews

Again this is a temple that few people go to. Although it is becoming more popular, you can, while there, watch the buses going straight past on their way to V of K, Hatshepsut’s... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Temple of Seti I
Temple of Seti I
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Ranked #12 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Tomb of Ramses VI
Tomb of Ramses VI
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Ranked #13 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: The key feature of this tomb, which was originally built for Ramses V and expanded by Ramses VI during the 20th Dynasty, is... more » Owner description: The key feature of this tomb, which was originally built for Ramses V and expanded by Ramses VI during the 20th Dynasty, is its vaulted astronomical ceiling with a double image of the Goddess Nut swallowing the sun. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Tomb of Sennedjem
Tomb of Sennedjem
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Ranked #14 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews

The Tomb of Sennedjem is located in the necropolis on the hillside above Deir al-Medina, the village for workmen on the West Bank sites.  The tomb was built for Sennedjem, a... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Avenue of Sphinxes
Avenue of Sphinxes
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Ranked #15 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Howard Carter House,
Howard Carter House,
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Ranked #16 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
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Ranked #17 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4 of 5 stars 112 reviews

 Discovered in 1922, the tomb of King Tutankhamen is the smallest of the royal tombs in the Valley of Kings.  However, the nearly intact tomb discovered by Howard Carter is... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon
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Ranked #18 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4 of 5 stars 148 reviews

Two enthroned statues of Amenhotep III, each soaring more than 60 feet into the sky, are the first monuments visitors see upon arrival at the West Bank.  Standing sixty feet high... more »

Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Ancient Ruins
Luxor Sound and Light Show
Luxor Sound and Light Show
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Ranked #19 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some... more » Owner description: The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs, with poetic descriptions of the ancient treasures. As visitors walk through the complex, the pharaohs arise to tell the story of their interesting lives, as haunting music mysteriously flows through this ancient city. Ancient and poetic voices tell the visitors about the birth of Karnak temple and the heroic achievements of the pharaohs and the god Amun. It is an enchanting and supernatural experience to listen to sound effects and gaze at the magnificent ruins illuminated during the well-presented show. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Temple of Montu
Temple of Montu
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Ranked #20 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Tombs of Ankhtifi and Sobekhotep at El-Moalla
Tombs of Ankhtifi and Sobekhotep at El-Moalla
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Ranked #21 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Tomb of Amonherkhopeshef
Ranked #22 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Qurna Village
Qurna Village
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Ranked #23 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Temple of Merenptah
Temple of Merenptah
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Ranked #24 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Karnak Open Air Museum
Karnak Open Air Museum
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Ranked #25 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
3.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Museums
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Tomb of Ramses III
Tomb of Ramses III
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Ranked #26 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Located in the Valley of the Kings, this well-preserved tomb is known as the “Tomb of the Harpists” due to the bas-relief of... more » Owner description: Located in the Valley of the Kings, this well-preserved tomb is known as the “Tomb of the Harpists” due to the bas-relief of two blind musicians located in one of the side chambers. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Banana Island (Gezira el-Mozh)
Banana Island (Gezira el-Mozh)
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Ranked #27 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
3.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Temple of Amun
Temple of Amun
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Ranked #28 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
4 of 5 stars 1 review
A major part of the Temple of Karnak complex is occupied by the Temple of Amun, built during the 18th Dynasty (1554-1305 BC).
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Mummification Museum
Ranked #29 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
2.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Royal Valley Golf Club
Ranked #30 of 36 Attractions in Luxor
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
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