Luxor, Egypt Overview

Luxor, once Thebes, the capital of Ancient Egypt, is known as the "greatest open air museum in the world." Egypt's top tourist destination is home to sites such as the Temple of Karnak - a city of... more » Luxor, once Thebes, the capital of Ancient Egypt, is known as the "greatest open air museum in the world." Egypt's top tourist destination is home to sites such as the Temple of Karnak - a city of temples built over 2000 years, and the Luxor temple complex. Across the Nile lies the Valley of Kings, with more than 60 royal tombs, and the Valley of Queens, with the tomb of Nefertari. See the astounding sites by private limo and driver or soar above monumental ruins on a hot air balloon ride. « less
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Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Island Resort

5 of 5 stars
Dolgellau, Wales U.K
May 16, 2008

I booked a week at the Jolie Ville resort near Luxor 5-12 May 2008, for myself, my wife and our 10 year old daughter. We booked on the web through Last minute.com. We travelled with Discover Egypt who...more

Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Island Resort

May 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Just returned on the 12th of May and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Resort on Kings Island (formally known as Crocodile Island),we will definitely return for another week...more

Iberotel Luxor

May 15, 2008

My wife and i stayed in the Iberotel in May 08 and loved every minute of our time there. The staff went out of there way to help us and the rooms were always clean and fresh.( excellent tricks with...more

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