Best things to do in Luxor | M.K Unplanned Journey

 

        Best things to do in Luxor

Luxor is a city in central-eastern Egypt. Luxor is an ancient city that is famously known for Ancient Egyptian sites. In ancient times the city was known for God Amun Home. If you are interested in Egyptian History and want to know about Ancient Egyptian sites, then Luxor is the best option for you.

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Things to do in Luxor :

Which food is famous in Egypt? Which temple you should visit in Luxor? Do you have the same question in your mind, don't worry I will give you answer of these questions check out my Article in this article I will give you a list of must things to do in Luxor.

These are the Must places to visit in Luxor if you are interested in Egyptian History:

1: Visit Valley of the King:

The first thing to do in Luxor is to visit the Valley of the king. Valley of the king, also known as the Gates of the king   Valley of the king located in the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor. If you want to visit the Valley of the king, you can hire a taxi of west bank ferry terminal that offers a tour of west bank sites, including the Valley of the king. In the 18th, 19th, and 20th century Valley of the king is used to be burial ground. There are a lot of tombs of Famous Kings, Queens, and other nobles in Valley of the King, but there are only a few tombs are open for the public.

1- KV1-RAMESSES VII                                 

2- KV2-RAMESSES IV

3- KV6-RAMESSES IX

4- KV8-MERNEPTAH

5- KV9-RAMESSES V&VI

6- KV62-TUTANKHAMUN

7- KV11-RAMESSES III

8- KV14-TAUSERT SETNAKHT

9- KV15-SETI II

10- KV47-SIPTAH

11- KV17-SETI I

2: Visit Luxor Museum:

Luxor Museum is an archeological museum in luxor, Egypt. Luxor museum established in 1975. It Stand on chronicle, overlooking the west bank of River nile.

Source : (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Museum)

There are a lot of interesting and informative things you can find in museum, 

Thutmose III 6th pharaoh of 18th Dynasty statue.

Ahmus I and Ramsis I mummies.

The museum also display some of the holding of King Tutankhamun.

Luxor Museum Timings :  

In winter museum timing is 9:00 am to 9:00 pm but in summer museum timing is 9:00 am to 4:00 pm then reopen again at 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm. 

3: Visit Amun Temple :

The third Must thing to do in Luxor in Visit Amum Temple. Amun is the Ancient Egyptian God of sun and Air. Amum is considered as one of the most important and powerful God of Ancient Egypt. The precint of Amun-Re located near luxor, Egypt. The temple was the religious center of God Amum-Re and it's  open to public  

4 : Visit Luxor temple :

The fourth Must thing to do in luxor is Visit Luxor temple. Luxor temple. Luxor temple located on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor City. Luxor temple was built by Amenhotep III, Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and other pharaohs. It was the largest and unforgettable religious center of the ancient Egypt. Luxor temple was the oldest temple in Egypt.

5 : Temple of Karnak : 

Temple of Karnak

The fifth must thing to do in luxor is visit the Ancient Egyptian temple Karnak it's located on the east bank of the Nile River In Luxor. Temple of Karnak construction started by 2000 years ago and each Egyptian ruler who worked at karnak left his or her architecture mark in temple of Karnak. 

6 : Egyptian Street Food :

And the most important thing to do when you are traveling Egypt is eat Egyptian street food I will tell you some famous street food dishes name so you can enjoy your trip  and So that your journey will remain memorable.

• Kushari
• Falafel
• Egyptian shawarma
• Hawashi
• Fuul (fava been stew)