Travel Guide To Luxor 

Luxor is an important Egyptian city that has attracted people from all around the world since the very beginning. It is the Luxor Governorate’s capital that is divided by River Nile into two parts that sit on the east and the west bank of the river. The East Bank is the central city where most of the people reside and the west bank is called the “city of the dead”. This side celebrates death and afterlife as it has tombs and mortuaries.

The name of this city has been derived from the word, “Al-ʾuqṣur” which is an Arabic word that means “the palaces”. This city is one of the most ancient lands of the country which holds immense importance for all historians from all around the world. Tourism in this city has long prevailed until the attack on the city in a result of which 58 tourists were killed. This did, however, reduce tourism but now, the stats are catching up and this city has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world.

Luxor is a treasure of historical constructions and ancient ruins, it is one of the few cities in this world that have preserved the ancient history, with such perfection, for the world to see. What to do in Luxor has numerous answers to it as this city offers plenty of activity options for the tourists and visitors.

This city is one of the most significant cities in Egypt due to its historical background. It is no less than a paradise for historians and architects. This city is home to the world’s largest temple, “the Karnak temple”. It is an enormous temple which took almost 2000 years to be completed. All pharaohs and even Napoleon has some of its marks on the huge pillars and walls of the temple. Another very popular temple in this city is the Luxor temple which was completed in 500 years. These two temples are the highlights of this beautiful city. Other than these two, there are numerous other historical ruins, temples and landmarks and due to this, many refer to this city as the largest open-air museum.

The city is so unique and gorgeous that it was gained a strong position in not only the country but also in the world. Visit Luxor once in your lifetime if you love traveling. It is a must-visit destination because this ancient city has a lot to offer to all its visitors.