Luxor

Luxor can actually be divided into three main areas which comprise the city of Luxor on the Nile’s east side, the ancient city of Thebes on the west side of the Nile and the town of Karnak which lies north of Luxor city.

Known as the world’s greatest open-air museum, the city of Luxor has an approximate total area of 416 square kilometers and a population of 230,000. It is located in Upper Egypt, 721 Km south of Cairo, and houses a great number of hotels that range from two star to five – star extravagant hotels and Nile cruise hotels that travel between Luxor and Aswan. Luxor International Airport is located 5 Km east of the city center, with direct flights to and from major European cities, as well as daily domestic flights. There are also daily frequent train services between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.