Luxor Holidays and Some of the Best Attractions in Egypt

Luxor is home to some of the most important historical structures in Egypt. Therefore, every year number of people plan holidays to Luxor to experience the historical and natural magnificence.

If exploration tickles your senses of traveling, consider spending your holidays in Luxor. There is lot to explore in the city and learn about the history of Egypt. Most of the travelers prefer to start their excursion from Luxor Temple, one of the most prominent attractions in the city. The temple is famous around the world for its unique structure. At the entrance of the temple, you would come across huge statue of Ramesses II. Other highlight of the temple is spectacular carvings of Hatshepsut. While walking around the inner court, you would come across Christian Roman Image.

Other important temple in the city is Karnak Temple. This is a site where you would come across number of temples. Therefore, it is also referred as Karnak Temple complex. This complex has become an integral part of Luxor holiday packages. While strolling around, you would come across temples that were building during different eras and dedicated to different gods and goddesses. But most of the temples were built to commemorate God Amon/Amun. Among middle and new kingdom Amun became great god. Amun literally means “the Hidden One.”

Karnak Temple and Luxor were connected through a long passage of Sphinx. These temples were the main venue for important festivals such as New Years Eve. Calendar of those time follow the movement of Sirius, the queen of the stars. And the moment when star reaches near the Nile, it marks the beginning of New Year. You cannot explore all the temples in one day. Large number of people plan holidays to Luxor especially to explore the valleys.

One of the most popular valleys in Luxor is Valley of the Queens. This is not as much visited as the Karnak Temples. However, the valley has so much to be explored the people interested in history of Egypt should not compromise on visiting this site. The site is home to the Queens Tomb. While exploring these tombs, you would come across spectacular decorations on the wall. The paintings and other decorations lets you understand that female was underestimated during that time. In most paintings, you will find that women are holding the shortest stick.

Valley of the Kings is another valley that must be there on the list of your Luxor holidays. This is the best place to explore ancient Egyptian history. This is an ancient graveyard where you would come across magnificent tombs and know about variety of ancient beliefs.