Location: Luxor
Top Things to do in Luxor
10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Luxor That You Shouldn't Miss
The Luxor in Las Vegas is to the actual CITY of Luxor, Egypt, as marshmallow fluff is to fois gras. (We’re sure you knew that. We just enjoy analogies.) Sure, the hotel/casino in Vegas might have a beam of light visible from space, but we bet you'll find a hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of Kings much more illuminating. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Restaurants in Luxor
1. Aladin Tours
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5.0 based on 874 reviews
Aladin Tours is a family-run tour operator in Luxor Egypt offering group and private tours for all ages, and budgets. Operating for 25 years, we have become widely recommended by many renowned travel resources. We customized tours to suit the desires of every visitor and offer a genuine Egyptian experience.
2. Tomb of Ramses VI
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5.0 based on 504 reviews
The key feature of this tomb, which was originally built for Ramses V and expanded by Ramses VI during the 20th Dynasty, is its vaulted astronomical ceiling with a double image of the Goddess Nut swallowing the sun.
Reviewed By KarenAzinger
In my opinion, this is one of the top tombs in the Valley of the Kings. The color on the walls is amazing and the star chart aching across the burial chamber is a true wonder! Don't miss this tomb! Your ticket to the Valley of the Kings will allow you entrance into 3 tombs. I recommend Ramses III, Ramses V & VI (one tomb where they buried two pharaohs), and Ramses IV. All of these tombs have incredible color and stunning art work. Recommend that you also pay extra for Sety I, the largest and most beautiful tomb in the Valley. The rules have changed so you can use your cellphone to take photos, so you don't need to buy a photographic pass. If you tour Egypt, you must see the Valley of the Kings, truly a wonder of the ancient world!
3. Temple of Medinat Habu
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5.0 based on 1,169 reviews
This ancient complex is dominated by the massive memorial temple of Ramses III, similar to the mortuary temple of Ramses II at Ramesseum.
Reviewed By 780kicks
One of the Best Preserved Temples on the Westbank, Luxor Dedicated to Rameses III, Funeral Temple and Palace. 20th Dynasty ca.1260 BC.
4. Emo Tours Egypt
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5.0 based on 2,275 reviews
Emo Tours makes it simple to find endless Luxor vacation ideas Whether you want to have a day tour to Valley of the Kings & Valley of the queens or day tour to the East Bank of the Nile where you can visit Karnak and luxor temples or day tour to Hatshepsute temple and Colossi of Memnon or Boarding a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswa or day tour to Cairo from luxor by flight.we will provide you with the best & Cheapest travel deals to Egypt .Our main Concept in Tourism is that Quality in Travel services is not what the supplier puts in it is what the customer gets out and is willing to pay for. So Customers Satisfaction are Guaranteed with Emo Tours Egypt Or a Prompt hassle free refund
5. Luxor Travels
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5.0 based on 453 reviews
Luxor Travels is one of the first tour operators in Luxor, established in 2005 by licensed Egyptologist tour guide Ragab El motgalye ,Luxor Travels reliable team to ensure great value for your money and the best possible experience while visiting Egypt's places of interest. Many years of experience, a vast knowledge of and an outstanding passion for ancient history make Luxor Travels an excellent choice for all kinds of tours all over Egypt. Tours can be private or for a group, for single travelers or families of all ages. Consider Nile cruises to Aswan, tours inside of Luxor (West Bank and East Bank), and around Luxor (Dendera, Abydos, Edfu, Aswan and Abu Simbel), recreational trips (felucca boat, hot-air balloon, camel, horse or donkey rides), desert safari's (Western Desert), diving and snorkeling excursions in the Red Sea, ground transfers (major airports, other cities), trips to Cairo and Alexandria and many more. Any tour can be customized to your preferences and needs.
6. Hod Hod Soliman Hot Air Balloons
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5.0 based on 1,043 reviews
At HODHOD Hot Air Balloons We Offer A First Class Hot Air Balloon Rides Throughout Your Hot Air Ballooning Experience From The Moment That You Are Collected From Your Hotel Or Cruise Boat In Luxor Until We Deliver You To Your Hotel Or Local Venue Of Your Choice. First Established Hot Air Ballooning Company in Luxor, We've been operating Hot Air Balloon Rides In Luxor For over 27 years ,During This Time Four International Gold Medals Have Been Awarded And The Company Has Been Voted The Number One Tour In Egypt By Various Organisations.Since 1993 many thousands of delighted passengers have enjoyed the special experience of HodHod Soliman Hot Air Balloon Rides over the ancient cities of Luxor and Thebes and the surrounding timeless countryside,
7. Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States
Would highly recommend this site! Parked in the parking lot but in order to board the included shuttle, you will need to walk through the "Valley of the Vendors." They are relentless in pursuing you, if you show an interest in their goods. There is no charge to take photos with your cell phone or regular cameras. Absolutely, there is no shade. Great to get a photo shot with the temple in the background before you investigate the interior. It is helpful to have a guide to explain things to you. Would recommend about 1.5 to 2 hours here. If you do or don't have a guide, it is helpful to read up on the temple before you arrive. It is an immense temple that rises amid the limestone cliffs, built about 1473-1485 BC.
8. Luxor Museum
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4.5 based on 1,520 reviews
A museum featuring items found beneath the Luxor Temple, and from the tomb of King Tut. Also on exhibit is a re-assembled wall from the Temple of Aten.
Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States
The Luxor Museum prides itself on the quality, not the quantity, of its artifacts. The collection is beautifully curated among two floors, displayed in an uncluttered manner with each piece clearly labeled. Quite a contrast to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo, where I was totally overwhelmed by the experience. Luxor has two royal mummies on display, so if you’ve never seen a mummy, here’s your chance! I admit it’s creepy, but the Egyptians were masters of mummification and it was normal to them.
9. Tomb of Ramses III
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4.5 based on 422 reviews
Located in the Valley of the Kings, this well-preserved tomb is known as the “Tomb of the Harpists” due to the bas-relief of two blind musicians located in one of the side chambers.
Reviewed By mariom274 - Quebec City, Canada
Valley of the Kings | West Bank, Louxor, Égypt. The Tomb of Ramses III is one of the nicest tomb in this valley. The colors of the walls, yes the color!!! the hieroglyphs, are absolutely fantastic. it looks like they were painted just a few years ago. Simply majestic. Another beautiful tomb to visit!!!
10. Tomb of Merenptah
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
This tomb of the 19th-Dynasty pharaoh Merenptah, son of Ramses II, features beautiful reliefs of Isis and Nephthys and a steeply-inclined corridor leading to the burial chamber where the sarcophagus still rests.
Reviewed By DEK_29 - Brisbane, Australia
The Tomb of Merenptah is one of the largest tombs in the valley and is on par with his father's (Ramses II) and his grandfather's (Seti I) tombs. The tombs has two descending ramps and at least four levels and some stairs. It is one of the deepest tombs in the valley. This was one of the three tombs that we decided to see after doing some research and not wanting to visit the same tombs that we saw in 2010. Well worth the effort that it takes to view this huge tomb. Each pharaoh started their tomb the day after they were crowned. Merenptah reigned for 10 years, so this tomb was completed in time for his journey into the afterlife.
