Luxor, the Open-Air Museum on the Nile
Luxor is the world's great open-air museum, split by the Nile into temples on the east bank and tombs on the west. Start at dawn, rest at noon and give it three days.
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- Best for
- Temples and tombs along the Nile
- When to go
- October to April
- Suggested pace
- Three days
About Luxor
Luxor holds more standing ancient architecture than anywhere else in the country, split across two banks of the Nile. Two full days is the minimum, and early starts are the difference between pleasant and punishing.
Guides to Luxor
Luxor, das Freilichtmuseum am Nil
Luxor ist das große Freilichtmuseum der Welt, vom Nil in Tempel am Ostufer und Gräber am Westufer geteilt. Starte im Morgengrauen, ruhe mittags aus und gib ihm drei Tage.
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