Egypt, the home of the ancient pyramids, is fast becoming one of the most popular holiday destinations for British holidaymakers; with its year round warm temperatures, beautiful beaches and incredible sights it’s not hard to see why.  If you are considering Egypt holidays this year, make sure you visit the historical city of Luxor and be amazed!

With a history dating back over 4000 years, the incorporated town of Luxor is the perfect destination for those seeking a holiday in the sun that is prolific in history and culture. Known as one of the world’s greatest open air museums, the city of Luxor was once the site of the primitive Egyptian incorporated town of Thebes and because of this there are many ruins, tombs and monuments to be seen. Start your sightseeing tour of Luxor on the west bank where you will find the great Theban necropolis of the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings; spend your time visiting the different tombs and marvel at how well preserved the artefacts are. On the east bank of the Nile, there is plenty more to see and do; call upon the Luxor temple, Karnak temple and the Luxor and mummification museums.

Thousands of international tourists flock to the historical Luxor every year and with year round warm temperatures, friendly locals and a huge selection of hotels, not to mention the incredible sights, it is the perfect destination for your next holiday in the sun.  Egypt is roughly 6 hours flight from most UK airports and as it is not part of the EU, your holiday budget will go a lot further. Don’t forget that if you are looking for that cheap holiday to Egypt make sure you do your research and find the best deal; many hotels be delivered of incredible offers on all inclusive holidays so you can budget well in advance.  For a getaway where you can fully submerse yourself in the ancient Egyptian culture, look no further than a festival in Luxor

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