There are significantly fewer items to be seen here than the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but the Luxor Museum is proud of that. Although there is a smaller selection of artifacts on display here, they are of high quality and well displayed, making it easy for visitors to see and learn. Highlights from the collection in the Luxor Museum include items found in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, a few royal mummies and an impressive double image of the crocodile god Sobek and Pharaoh Amenhotep III Most Nile Cruises contain everything you need to experience this part of Egypt better. Not only transport and accommodation, but also three meals a day and guides for stopovers on the way.
As with most tours in Egypt, you can choose to join a group tour of Egypt or choose a private tour. For the best and most personal experience, I always propose private tours of Egypt. Other great tips for saving money while traveling in Egypt include early booking and travel during shoulder season or off season. Both can save extra on airline tickets, accommodation and even tours. Looking for an option that allows you to explore for a few days with a guide? Book this Nile River cruise with the highlights of ancient Egypt and an Egyptologist guide to a 4-night all-inclusive cruise.
In addition to the graves of the ancient Valley of the Kings, Luxor offers several other monuments to explore from ancient Egypt, including the remains of 2 vast temple complexes. An alternative that we have read a lot about, but have not done, is the balloon ride with the sunrise on the west bank of the Nile. On the west bank of the Nile you will find a huge collection of monuments, temples and graves to explore. These are some of the most important archaeological sites in the world. We should all consider ourselves fortunate to be able to see and work in such incredible places to preserve them for generations.
Because it is not on the main tourist route, the public can be low even in high season. Queen Nefertari’s grave is one of the most spectacular graves to visit in Egypt. The level of detail is surprising Luxor day trips Hurghada and the colors are more vivid than what we saw in many graves, temples and pyramids in Egypt. If you want to get an idea of how graves were 3000 years ago, put Queen Nefertari’s grave on your list.
A visit to museums can only be done, but this is one of those cases where hiring a guide is really helpful. Signals are missing in museums, especially in English, which makes many visitors wonder what they are really looking at. As mentioned above, there are literally thousands of items on the screens that make it easier to jump or lose the most important. For this reason, I recommend hiring a guide, even if you take the time to hire a professional instead of just hiring a local to offer their services to the museum.
If you visit during this time, you will find prices at the highest level. They generally start to increase in November and slowly decrease after February. During these months, popular tourist sites in Egypt, including the Giza and Abu Simbel pyramids, will be at their maximum capacity. Whether you plan to visit Luxor Egypt as a DIY trip or hire a guide to help you navigate the sometimes challenging travel landscape in Egypt, it is important to plan your visit to Luxor correctly.
Or you can organize a half-day trip to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, Madinat Habu and the Colossians of Memnon. I don’t have a complete list, but I found it in advance on the Travel Advisors Forum. Most importantly, you can now purchase photo tickets to accompany your admission ticket (both in Luxor and Cairo). It was great in the graves, especially (although there were still some specials that didn’t allow photos). Enjoy a full tour of the day to explore the Valley of the Kings.
If you would like to understand what is on those walls, you can learn hieroglyphics or ask the guide. Or go out of the ordinary on a full-day excursion to visit the Hathor temple in Dendera and the Seti I temple in the old town of Abydos. When it comes to places not to be missed in Egypt, there is simply no place like Luxor.
All transportation to and from the launch site is included for a door-to-door experience. As with museums, I recommend that you take a tour of Egypt through these sites so that you can get the full stories and the best details. Although the Great Pyramids of Egypt are the best known symbol of the country, the temples are the culmination of ancient Egypt.