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Luxor / Egypt

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Illuminated columns and stone architecture of Luxor Temple photographed at night. — “Luxor temple.jpg” by Mohamedzaka22, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Author Mohamedzaka22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Luxor, Egypt, for the best experience?November through February is the strongest season for visiting Luxor's open-air temples and royal tombs, with January averaging a daytime high of 73°F (23°C) compared…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Luxor on a first visit?Explore Karnak's Great Hypostyle Hall, see the painted royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and visit Hatshepsut's terraced mortuary temple, then finish with Luxor…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Luxor, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Seek out Upper Egyptian aish shamsi bread, okra stew, and bessara, looking in traditional restaurants and local bakeries on the Nile's east and west banks rather than…

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