Luxor, located in southern Egypt is one of the premier travel destinations in the world. The dynastic capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom, Luxor is a historic storehouse which is dotted with ruins of temples and royal tombs which are juxtaposed with bustling modern streets. The city of Luxor is divided into regions of East bank and West bank which house separate attractions and historical monuments which are explored by hundreds of tourists.
The famous places that you will find in the West Bank region of Luxor are:
Medinet Habu
Deir al-Madinah
Tombs of the Nobles
Deir el-Bahri
Malkata
Colossi of Memnon
Few of the finest tourist attractions in Luxor are the numerous temples and monuments that are all situated in the city. Some of the important places frequently visited by the tourists are:
- Temple of Karnak: This temple is one of the chief attractions that you can tour in Luxor. The temple was built 2000 years ago.
- Valley of the Kings: This place is known for its scenic splendors. It is actually a burial ground of many Egyptian Pharaohs. There are sixty royal tombs and the most important amongst them is the Famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.
- Luxor Temple: Dedicated to Theban Triad of Amun, Mut and Chons, the temple is located on the east bank of the River Nile.
- Tomb of Queen Nefertari: This is one of the rapidly accessed tombs in the city. This tomb was made by Great Pharaoh Ramses II for his beloved wife Nefertari.
- Ramesseum: It is Mortuary Temple of Ramses II.
Also, there are various other places that can be included in the itinerary while traveling in Luxor such as Valley of Artisans, Temple of Hatshepsut, Temple of Amun, Colossi of Memnon and many other historic monuments.
In your tour to Luxor, you will get abundant scope to enjoy adventurous excursions and classic trips which are going to take you to all those places which have their legendary significance.
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