Location: Luxor
Top Things to do in Luxor
Things to do in Luxor, Nile River Valley: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
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. Temple of Medinat Habu
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Temple of Khonsu
3. Temple of Mut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 97biancaw
I have been to Karnak many times & was excited to go visit the Precinct of Mut. Mut, like Sekhmet is generally depicted with the feline features, yet Sekhmet is generally standing (warrior like), Mut seated (mother aspect - you don't mess with the feline mother). There is only a small fraction of the statues that were originally there, yet you get a sense of the place. Each statue was to the ancient Egyptians a depiction of a different aspect of Mut, so each statue is a different degree of the neter (nature) of Mut. There is so much to see at Karnak, yet somewhere smaller like the Temple of Mut you can take the time to soak up the little details & ponder, if you are that way inclined!
4. Abu El-Hagag Mosque
5. Luxor Temple
A temple built for the ritual practices exercised at the most important Ancient Egyptian festival, The Festival of Opet.
Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States
Luxor Temple is a must see in Luxor. It is best to go early in the morning as the crowds are less and the temperature is not so hot. Best to have a guide to explain things. Spent about 1.5 hours here which was the right amount of time. It is also recommended to view the temple at night from across the street when the temple lights are lit in the evening. Mostly built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III (1390-1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279-12-13 BC), it is an ancient monument surrounded by a modern town. Note that in ancient times there were two majestic obelisks standing in front of the temple. Only one remains today while the other is on the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Be aware of scammers outside the temple in the area that pretend to work at one of the cruise ships. They pretend that they are doing an errand for the ship and ask if you want to walk along. Soon, you are riding with them on a horse-drawn carriage (which you are expected to pay later) as well as stopping by several vendors (spice, Papyrus) where they pressure you to buy. They are very smooth operators which can con even the most sophisticated traveler.
