Luxor means something like "city of opal branches" and that's exactly how you feel here. There are numerous ancient buildings here, which today only give an idea of
the religious significance this city must have had in ancient Egypt. Here vacationers should definitely visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor, which were built to worship the god Amun.
Egypt is a country that is one of the most popular holiday areas, and of course not without reason. Not only is the weather just great here, but the sea with its multitude of colorful fish and entire underwater landscapes also invites you to one or the other diving adventure ...
Furthermore, there are wonderful hotels with breathtaking pool facilities, delicious cocktails, and buffets that meet all your needs leave them open. In addition, there is a lot to see and a lot to experience in Egypt, so that in addition to the Nile cruises, of course, many other sights are among the must-haves that one must have experienced on an Egypt vacation.
Nile cruises
A trip on the longest river in the world should definitely not be missed. Nile cruises offer plenty to see. Lush vegetation and beautiful buildings are waiting to be discovered on a trip over the 6,852-kilometer-long river. The average Nile cruise covers about 550 kilometers of river and ranges from the city of Luxor to the Asian Dam.
Pyramids of Giza
The Giza Pyramids are one of the most popular tourist destinations and have been a World Heritage Site since 1979. These magnificent pyramids can be found 15 kilometers from Cairo. The pyramids were built between 2620 and 2500 BC. BC, although it has not yet been fully clarified how the numerous limestone blocks could be transported back then. Here you can also see the largest sphinx, which with its 20 meters is the largest sphinx figure in the world.
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings is in western Thebes. With currently 64 excavated graves and burial chambers, this magical place is probably the most important city of the dead, because it was here that the rulers lived in the period from 1550 to 1069 BC. Buried. The sight alone in combination with the history behind it is worth a visit.
Red Sea
The Red Sea should definitely be on the checklist. The high salt content with the pleasant temperatures is considered to be particularly healing and the many colorful coral reefs offer a breathtaking sight. The so-called strait of the Indian Ocean is called the Red Sea.
Luxor
Luxor means something like "city of opal branches" and that's exactly how you feel here. There are numerous ancient buildings here, which today only give an idea of
the religious significance this city must have had in ancient Egypt. Here vacationers should definitely visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor, which were built to worship the god Amun.