Luxor

Sights

• Karnak Temple – A vast temple complex with its hypostyle hall of 134 columns.
• Luxor Temple – In the middle of town, beautifully lit at night.
• Valley of the Kings – Painted tombs of the pharaohs on the west bank, including Tutankhamun's.
• Temple of Hatshepsut – The terraced temple of a female pharaoh against a cliff face.
• Colossi of Memnon – Two colossal seated statues by the roadside.
• Valley of the Queens – Home to the richly coloured tomb of Nefertari.
• Luxor Museum – A small, very fine museum on the Nile.

Food & nightlife

• Koshari – Rice, lentils, pasta and tomato sauce with crispy onions.
• Ful and ta'ameya – Fava bean stew and Egyptian falafel for breakfast.
• Karkadeh – Cold or hot hibiscus tea.
• Rooftops on the Nile – Dinner overlooking feluccas and the west bank.

Day trips

• Hot-air balloon – Float over the west bank temples at sunrise.
• Nile cruise to Aswan – Several days on the river, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo.
• Dendera – The Temple of Hathor with coloured ceiling reliefs.
• Felucca at sunset – Drift across the Nile on a sailing boat.

Good to know

When to go

October–March

Getting around

Fly or take the night train from Cairo; locally, taxis, horse carriages and ferries across the Nile. Small tips (baksheesh) are part of daily life.

Tipping

Around 10% is customary in restaurants.

Power

Plug type C/F, 220 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

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