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Luxor, Egypt Overview

Luxor, once Thebes, the capital of Ancient Egypt, is known as the "greatest open air museum in the world." Egypt's top tourist destination is home to sites such as the Temple of Karnak - a city of... more » Luxor, once Thebes, the capital of Ancient Egypt, is known as the "greatest open air museum in the world." Egypt's top tourist destination is home to sites such as the Temple of Karnak - a city of temples built over 2000 years, and the Luxor temple complex. Across the Nile lies the Valley of Kings, with more than 60 royal tombs, and the Valley of Queens, with the tomb of Nefertari. See the astounding sites by private limo and driver or soar above monumental ruins on a hot air balloon ride. « less
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Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Island Resort

Jul 22, 2008
0/4 found this review helpful

Stayed in this hotel during an overnight trip to Luxor before going to the Sound and Light show at Karnack (spelling). Reception was nice but sadly staff not particularly good. The bar in reception...more

Iberotel Luxor

5 of 5 stars
London, England
Jul 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We've just returned from a fantastic week at the Iberotel, Luxor. The hotel was superb - definitely worth it's 4 star status and it was spotlessly clean. The staff were fantastic, very helpful and...more

Valley of the Kings

4 of 5 stars
New York
Jul 21, 2008

Disappointed with Ramses II tomb. It was steep, hot and not worth the trek. However KV14 was EXCELLENT! By far the best preserved that I was able to see. They only let you see 3 tombs per...more

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