Best time to be there
Winter (October to April) for cultural trips, although May to September is great for the Red Sea. Ramadan is a particularly exciting time to be in Egypt - it is celebrated here with more exuberance than anywhere else in the world.
Fly to
Cairo (British Midland International - daily; British Airways - daily)
flying time
4 hours 50 minutes direct
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival
Health Requirements
No mandatory vaccinations
Itineraries
Egypt in depth
Egypt in Depth highlights * Cruising Lake Nasser and the Nile * Sound and Light show at Abu Simbel * Temples of Amada Read more ...
Classic Egypt
Classic Egypt Highlights * Cruising to Dendarah * Guaranteed entrance inside one of the Great Pyramids Read more ...
The Nile Encounter
Highlights - Cruise the Nile on the exclusive Sanctuary Sun Boat III owned by Abercrombie & Kent; Be amazed by the Pyramids at Giza; See the Mummies Room at Cairo Museum. Read more ...
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Luxor is situated in Upper Egypt, in the province of Qena. It was the ancient city of Thebes - the capital of Ancient Egypt. The early Arab travelers, who admired Luxor for the numerous monuments and ruins scattered around the city, gave it its name. In Arabic Luxor means "the palaces".
Luxor has often been described as the world's greatest open air museum, being home to an unparalleled number of monuments, amongst which the most famous are the Luxor and Karnak Temples. It is made up of three different areas; the City of Luxor on the East side of the Nile, the town of Karnak just north of Luxor and Thebes, which is on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor.
To say that the Luxor area is a major tourist attraction would be an understatement. Even in ancient times, during the late Dynasties of the Greek and Roman periods, the area attracted visitors and has been doing so ever since.
There is an abundance of sightseeing in Luxor, but if you only do one thing it should be to see "The Sound & Light Show", held at Karnak Temple.
Abercrombie & Kent's Luxor holidays and Luxor tours are the perfect way to explore this ancient city.
Suggested Luxor Accommodation
Al Moudira
Set in a tranquil oasis, between the desert's edge and the fertile green fields of the West Bank of the Nile, Al Moudira is a hugely impressive boutique property...
Hilton Luxor
This palatial Luxor Resort & Spa is one of the finest Hilton properties in the world. Grand architectural touches abound, and are complemented by traditional Egyptian touches to create a genuinely impressive...
Sheraton Luxor
Inspired by the local Arab architecture, the Sheraton Luxor is superbly located in quiet, secluded tropical gardens in the heart of Luxor. The resort offers the largest panoramic view of the river in Luxor...
Sofitel Winter Palace
A magical experience of history awaits at the Old Winter Palace, built in 1886 on the Nile banks in a tropical garden. The mythical atmosphere with the modern decor offers a central location, just minutes...
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Guest Testimonial
Quite simply excellent. If I could say one thing it is that Egypt is the place to go right now, as there were virtually no tourists at some of the sights and that,I should think, is quite rare!
- JW, Gloucestershire
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Magdy Yacoub Foundation
Brings together world renowned surgeons and medical teams to volunteer their time and skills to perform life saving open heart surgery for people in need from Egypt and the surrounding areas - especially children.
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