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Luxor
Luxor is the worlds greatest open-air museum, filled with the awe-inspiring monuments of ancient civilisation. It was
part of ancient Thebes, and was the seat of power for 1350 years - from 2100BC to 750BC. During this time the Egyptians constructed several architectural works of art, and the city is thus extremely rich in relics that tell a story about Ancient Egypts glorious history - palaces, monuments, temples and tombs. On the East bank of the Nile, in the city of the living, are found the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, the largest place of worship ever built. On the West Bank are the Colossi of Memnon, the tombs of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, and a number of commemorative temples and tombs of important officials. Today, you can walk through history; past statues with heads of gods and animals, beneath pillars carved with lotus buds and papyrus.
Ride in a horse-drawn caleche, sail in a felucca, take a sunset cruise or see the city from a hot-air balloon.
Where does the name Luxor come form?
Luxor is part of ancient Thebes: The Hundred-Gated City as it was called by the renowned Greek historian, Homer, because of its buildings and large gates. The city grew over the years, and the Arabs, impressed by its beautiful palaces and huge edifices, re-named it Luxor: City of Palaces. That is why the visitor will be awed by the city, made immortal by its huge pillared-monuments along both banks of the Nile. In the City of the Living, in the east, where the life-giving sun rises; and in the City of the Dead, in the west, where the sun, in its never-ending orbit, bids farewell to life! Luxor is a destination that you can reach from different United Kingdom Airports. Such as, Heathrow on Mondays, Gatwick on Mondays and Wednesdays, Manchester on Mondays and Wednesdays and Birmingham on Wednesdays. Please remember that all departures mentioned in our web site are from London Airports. Regional Airport Departures are available on request.
