Cheap flights to Luxor

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Fly to Luxor and tread the timeless sands of ancient Egypt along the banks of the mighty River Nile. The city boasts many remarkably preserved monuments from ancient times making it quite possibly the largest open-air museum in the world. Temples, tombs and statues are superbly preserved in the dry desert sands with magnificent sights including the Colossi of Memnon and Luxor Temple's Avenue of the Sphinxes.

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Fly to Luxor and visit the amazing rock-hewn tombs of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the vast riverside temple complex of Karnak, evening venue for a fantastic Sound and Light show. Your XL Airways flight to Luxor lands you on the banks of the River Nile where international hotels blend with ancient ruins and the billowing white sails of felucca boats ply the Nile waters.

Cheap flights to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings

Top of many Luxor sightseeing lists will be a visit to the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of the Nile. Over 60 tombs have been unearthed here including the fantastic discoveries of Tutankhamun. Tombs are opened on a rotational basis and it's recommended to keep visits down to a manageable 3 or 4 at a time. Also nearby are the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Queens. 75 tombs have been discovered so far including those of royal children and babies.

Cheap flights to Luxor for East Bank temples

At the heart of Luxor amongst the many modern hotels lies Luxor Temple on the East Bank of the Nile. The temple is approached via its imposing Avenue of Sphinxes. Take a horse and carriage ride to the enormous temple complex of Karnak lying just a mile or so north of town. The complex was built over a period of 1300 years and remains the largest man-made temple complex in the world.

Cheap flights to Luxor for Nile adventures

One of Luxor's top evening attractions is the famous Sound and Light Show that takes place amongst the pillars, sphinxes, obelisks and sacred lake of Karnak Temple. For fantastic sunsets sail the Nile on a traditional felucca boat ride. Start your day with a dawn hot air balloon flight for a bird's eye view of the Valley of the Kings and Luxor's other amazing ancient monuments.

Cheap flights to Luxor for Nile cruises

Luxury Nile cruise ships ply the waters between Luxor and Aswan, the 2 major embarkation points. Ships sail for 3, 4 or 7 night durations visiting Edfu and Kom Ombo, perched dramatically atop a bluff overlooking the Nile. Aswan highlights include the unfinished obelisk, Philae Temple, High Dam and felucca cruises to beautiful Elephantine and Kitchener Islands, home to the mausoleum of the Aga Khan.

Cheap flights to Luxor for bargains in the bazaar

Bargaining is a way of life in Egypt. Stallholders expect to haggle over everything especially in the back street souks and bazaars. Look out for rugs, brass, copperware, leather and jewellery as well as fruit and spices. A popular way of getting around is by horse drawn carriage or calèche. But remember to negotiate a price with the driver before you board.