The modern city of ancient Thebes on the Nile: the temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank, and the valleys, tombs and temples of the Theban Necropolis across the river on the West Bank.
A first look at Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Two huge stone statues of Amenhotep III that have stood since 1350 BC and carry Roman-era inscriptions.
Karnak
The great temple complex of Amun on the East Bank, with the Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns and a sacred lake.
Luxor Museum
A two-storey museum of ancient Egyptian art on the Nile corniche, with a focus on the New Kingdom.
Luxor Temple
The temple in the middle of the city, linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, with a mosque built into it.
Medinet Habu
Ramesses III's mortuary temple, which the ministry calls an architectural masterpiece in a good state of preservation.
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut's three-level mortuary temple set against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Ramesseum
The funerary temple of Ramesses II, with the Battle of Kadesh on its walls and the remains of a giant statue.
Aboudi Coffee Break
A restaurant opposite Luxor Temple whose reviews mention the view of the temple, kunafa and falafel.
AHLLAN Restaurant
A West Bank restaurant open 24 hours, whose reviews mention Egyptian food, a pool and farm view, and kind staff.
El-Kababgy Restaurant
A meat restaurant on the Nile corniche whose reviews mention the river view, sunset and tagine.
This page shows 10 of 19 places. The app has all of them, with hours, maps and a plan for your days.