Luxor
Overview
Luxor is the premier travel destination in Upper (southern) Egypt and the Nile Valley. The dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt, Luxor has much to offer the traveller, from vast temples, to ancient royal tombs, via spectacular desert and river scenery and a bustling modern life. Although a relatively small town by Egyptian population standards, Luxor is quite extensive and is best divided up into several 'districts' or areas that group the main attractions on their respective sides of the river Nile: Luxor, East Bank the town, hotels Luxor, West Bank ruins and other sights These areas may then be divided into small sub-districts. More remotely: Valley of the Kings Western Valley
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Adhan On your first morning in Luxor, you will be woken at dawn by the adhan, or Muslim call to prayer. This normally lasts 5-10 minutes, and after a few days you may well find yourself sleeping through it.
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Definite highlights, not-to-be-missed, include: the Valley of the Kings the temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak Medinet Habu the Tombs of the Nobles
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Walk from the Valley of the Queens across the desert and over the cliffs to the Valley of the Kings Hire a bike and ride around Ancient Thebes - takes you less than 15 minutes to get there. A local Felucca ride just before sunset; shouldn't cost you more than about LE 30 per hour. Get onto a Felluca and ride on a 2 day trip down the nile to Aswan (the reverse trip is recommended, however, due to river currents).
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