Top Things to do in Nile River Valley
Top Hotels in Nile River Valley
- 1. Kato Dool Nubian House
- 2. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
- 3. Movenpick Resort Aswan
- 4. Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel
- 5. Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
- 6. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
- 7. Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
- 8. Nefertiti Hotel
- 9. Steigenberger Resort Achti
- 10. Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa - Kings Island, Luxor
Things to do in Nile River Valley, Nile River Valley: The Best Museums
The mighty Nile has been providing Egypt with water for millennia. Deserving of its reputation as the world's largest open-air museum, the Nile River Valley contains thousands of monuments at sites such as Luxor and Aswan. Don't miss the city of temples ar Karnak, the dozens of tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the massive rock temples of Abu Simbel or vast and powerful Luxor Temple. Visitors can float by these astounding sites on a felucca boat or cruise ship or catch a train from Cairo.
Restaurants in Nile River Valley
1. Animalia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 252 reviews
Center of information about life in nubia(nature and culture)it is an ethno-biological museum which consists of three parts1-traditional nubian house 2- museum shows fauna in nubia(Animals,reptiles,birds,fish,insects all stuffed)rocks and stones.3-the roof terrace where drinks,lunch,quick meals are served.also lectures about nubia ,the nile and elephantine are given over looking the gardens.Animalia also organise birdwatching tour in the nile held by professional guides MOHAMMED SOBHY and his Daughter Fatma.
Reviewed By Kh-Gomaa - Giza, Egypt
A local family providing very informative demo about Nubian house, culture, history, geography, wild life, and mineral riches. The tour is at a very reasonable price.
2. El Daly Gallery
3. Shop Sandouk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Fixed Price hand crafts gallary. Handwooven shawls BedCovers. Exclusive Fashion. Accessories. Pottery. Wood. Glass. Alabaster, Basalt. Brass, Cupper. Rugs, Carpets. Home Decorations. Souvenirs. And much more...
Reviewed By miamyoung - Whitstable, United Kingdom
Best shop in Luxor for hand crafts and souvenirs. Some really lovely stuff. Fixed price. Genuine no hassle. The owner just left us look around while he sat and played his guitar outside. Found it by accident on the West Bank of the Nile. Recommend taking the public ferry and avoiding all the touting for business by the motor boats and fellucas. Peaceful trip after all the hassle and tat in Luxor souk.
4. Luxor Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Luxor Art Gallery is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to promoting local contemporary fine art, showcasing Egypt’s extraordinary artists, and presenting new and international talent. Original artwork for sale for art collectors and tourists.
5. Nobles Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Nobles Art Gallery is the best store in Luxor if you are looking for quality statues and sculptures from the late 19th/early 20th century, vintage jewelry, Islamic copper jars and trays and more. Nobles Art Gallery is situated at the famous 19th-century (Sofitel) Old Winter Palace and a part of our collection is exhibited in the Victorian room.
Reviewed By Ambassador529876
We really enjoyed our time shopping here in this Gallery. The store owner was friendly, "no hassle" and helpful. The collection here is high quality and prices were reasonable. I would recommend coming in here to have a look! It would be a worthwhile experience, especially if you are staying at the Winter Palace Hotel.
6. Torya
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Luxor Museum
Overall Ratings
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.
8. Nubian Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 681 reviews
This museum traces the history from the earliest settlements to present day of Nubia, the region defined as the area between Aswan in Egypt and Khartoum in the Sudan.
Reviewed By DEK_29 - Brisbane, Australia
The Nubian Museum is situated across the road from the Basma Hotel and the Cataract Hotel. Once past the security checkpoint, the entrance to the museum and the surrounds are a lovely peaceful garden. One of the features of the gardens is a winding water course which appears to be unfinished. Numerous stelae and bits of ancient walls can be found in the gardens along with some lovely trees and shrubbery from the area. The entrance features a small alter that has baboons symbolizing Thoth the god of wisdom and writing. The pictorial history of the expedition to save Nubian monuments is one of the highlights of this museum. The museum features large dioramas that depict Nubian life through the ages, Nubian and Egyptian statuary detailing comparisons, mummies and some fine examples of Christian and early Islamic handicrafts. This was my second visit to this museum (first time in 2010) and there were more people visiting which did make it difficult at times to view some of the exhibits. The museum itself is a modern, well air-conditioned building with many interesting exhibits. A highlight of this visit was that I got into a conversation with a Coptic priest while viewing the Christian artworks. He even asked me about the bush fires occurring in Australia after he asked where I was from.
9. Karnak Open Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 325 reviews
Reviewed By mocha1309 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Amazing temples !!! Humongous pillars and statues . I’m amazed how these ancient egyptian build such a gigantic structures . Overwhelming I’m in an AWE and I don’t wanna leave this place
10. Caravanserai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By pakhet - Sydney, Australia
I have visited Caravanserai several times when in Luxor. Most of their items are locally made and they have a big range. There is no hassle from the friendly staff but they are there to help if needed. Highly recommended for gifts and momemto’s of Egypt.
