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Visiting Luxor, Egypt


Luxor, once Thebes, the capital of Ancient Egypt, is known as the "greatest open air museum in the world." Egypt's top tourist destination is home to sites such as the Temple of Karnak - a city of... more » Luxor, once Thebes, the capital of Ancient Egypt, is known as the "greatest open air museum in the world." Egypt's top tourist destination is home to sites such as the Temple of Karnak - a city of temples built over 2000 years, and the Luxor temple complex. Across the Nile lies the Valley of Kings, with more than 60 royal tombs, and the Valley of Queens, with the tomb of Nefertari. See the astounding sites by private limo and driver or soar above monumental ruins on a hot air balloon ride. « less
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Nov
81°F 27°C
54°F 12°C
Dec
72°F 22°C
46°F 7°C
Jan
70°F 21°C
44°F 6°C
Feb
74°F 23°C
47°F 8°C
Mar
81°F 27°C
53°F 11°C
Apr
91°F 32°C
62°F 16°C
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46°F 7°C
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84°F 28°C
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Tuesday
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77°F 25°C
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46°F 7°C

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Mara House

5 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
Nov 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed at Mara House for a total of 5 nights. It is in a residential area that is a 15 - 20 minute walk to the Corniche. I had a big bedroom/sitting area and a separate room with a kitchen and...more

Villa Lostris Holiday Apartments

Nov 21, 2009

A hidden gem in the heart of a typical Egyptian Village away from the hustle and bustle of the town, near enough for all the amenties but far enough away from the town to enjoy a wonderful peaceful...more

Uncle John's Pizza & Pasta Restaurant & B

Nov 21, 2009

If you like pizza and pasta then uncle john's is the place to go,just inside the gaddis hotel there is a room with egyption carvings on the wall and 2 levels to dine,there is also a bar area to order...more

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