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Luxor

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Al Karnak

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Necropolis of Thebes

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Abydos

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5,27,0

Thebes

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Isna

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Qina

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4,10,0

Al `Asasif

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1,2,0

Al Karnak

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0,5,0

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Luxor  

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings, Luxor

 150 Reviews  I was stupid not to figure out at first what's VOK or Q means, like seriously it inhabits me for 5 minutes. The valley necropolis was the burying grounds of the Pharaohs for 500 years during the... 

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Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple, Luxor

 201 Reviews  On left side of the Hypostyle Hall, there is an exit that will lead to the Open-air Museum. There is also an exit point at the Great Court where you can access this site. This museum requires a... 

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Temple of Hatshepsut

Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor

 111 Reviews  Architect Senenmut who built this Temple, was inspired in his design by the plan of the neighboring mortuary Temple of the 12th Dynasty King, Neb-Hept-Re. The Temple was built for the great Queen... 

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Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple, Luxor

 147 Reviews  On the day I went to the Luxor Temple, mistakenly I thoguht the mosque on the site which is near the town square was the entrance. So entered. Not only that, because I was trying to avoid this tout... 

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Trains

Trains, Luxor

 23 Reviews  Though the train is very good, almost runs on time, but the food and service part is worst for a tourist train like this and the fare. The attendant will listen to our request but always ask for a tip... 

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Felluca Rides

Felluca Rides, Luxor

 29 Reviews  Price was 60LE for 1hr at sunset after some bargaining. Captain's name was this young guy called Mohammed and boat name was Shangri-La - out look for the Bob Marley picture on the the main sail - his... 

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Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon, Luxor

 71 Reviews  I said on my previous tip that the last stop on my private tour around the westbank is the Medinet Habu -- well, I forgot that it was actually the Colossi of Memnon --- maybe just b'cause, seeing the... 

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Valley of the Queens

Valley of the Queens, Luxor

 25 Reviews  A great way to see the Valley of the Queens is to hire a balloon and see it from above. It is a spectacular site from above and should not be missed. For over two centuries, since its beginnings in... 

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The Souks or Market

The Souks or Market, Luxor

 17 Reviews  Moving to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Widely considered one of the "incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt", the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el... 

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Harrassment

Harrassment, Luxor

 21 Reviews  A good hotel in Luxor is a must as it is will be your safe haven away from the 'hassle' tourists often get on the streets and in the town. From the moment you arrive in Luxor EVERYONE wants to be your... 

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Luxor Museum

Luxor Museum, Luxor

 18 Reviews  This Museum is a gem. It's not particularly large but it's very well presented in a modern style and the artefacts are clearly labelled in a very interesting and informative way ( unlike the labelling... 

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Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

 8 Reviews and 261 Opinions  We had a fabulous time! We were pampered from top to bottom. I am feeling very relaxed. Excellent... 

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Pavillon Winter Luxor

 9 Reviews and 302 Opinions  This hotel has a great history and is still an incredibly imposing and impressive hotel complex and... 

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Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Island Resort Luxor

 5 Reviews and 1097 Opinions  We have been lucky enough to say at the Jolie Ville about 6 times over the last 3 years and the... 

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Valley of the Nobles

Valley of the Nobles, Luxor

 18 Reviews  As I mentioned earlier, Anne and I were very impressed with the tombs of the Nobels which are home to the best “reliefs” and hieroglyphics depicting daily life. In the valley of the nobles the... 

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 If you are in cairo or in Aswan and want to reach Qena then the train is the best and safest means of trasportation.It is a clean and fast train and doesnt cost... 

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Q:  I'm planning a trip on Feb and will arrive in Hurghada. Then it's either Qina or direct to Luxor. Would like to see Abydos and... 

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A: Qena is also not tourist area! Better to do this trip to Denderra and Abydos from Luxor! By road youy can do both sites in a day trip. There is also a 1 day cruise... 

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An experience that worth a look

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 If you are interested in communicating with Egyptians who are not so much hit by the civilisation and are still keeping most values and traditions then visit Qena. Qena is located in Southern Egypt...... 

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Qena

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 Pronounced Kenah, Qena is the administrative city of the region that includes Luxor, Karnak and Thebes. Its a big city spread out along the banks of the Nile some 40 miles north of Luxor and about an... 

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Qina: Luxor, Karnak, etc.

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Muhafazat Qina. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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From Esna to Luxor...

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 I found it fascinating to just sit on the deck of our cruise ship and watch as we cruised along the Nile. There was so much happening along the banks... Egyptians just going about their lives. This...... 

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