World's largest open-air museum

Luxor lies over 700 km south of Cairo. The largest city in Upper Egypt, Luxor is situated on the east bank of the Nile. Its modern name translates as "City of Palaces." The monuments of this ancient city are among Egypt's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The center of Luxor developed around the Luxor Temple, a temple dedicated to the god Amun. Historically significant remnants from the Egyptian capital of Thebes include the impressive temples of Luxor and Karnak, the vast collection of the Luxor Museum, and the tombs of kings and queens along the banks of the Nile. These are far more than just tourist attractions in a modern country with millennia of tradition – they are a legacy of humanity and the key to understanding the roots of great cultures that have influenced us from antiquity to the present day!

Luxor is a vibrant city with a multitude of bazaars, shops, restaurants, cafes, a beautiful promenade along the Nile, well-maintained hotels, and an oriental flair. The Winter Palace Hotel, built in 1886 in the Victorian style and located directly on the promenade, is well worth a visit.