LUXOR “Ancient city of thebes”

A rather small and quiet town in Upper Egypt, Luxor (Al ‘Uqsur in Arabic, which means “palaces”) is jam packed with huge temples, royal tombs, magnificent desert, and scenic beauty - with the glorious River Nile flowing through it.

It is located on a site that was once the pharaoh’s capital at the height of their power, the ancient city of Thebes.

The East Bank of the Nile is home of the Luxor Temple, the great Temple of Karnak, as well as the city centre. The West Bank is where most of the ancient sites are, such as the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of Queens, Medinet Habu and Hatshepsut temples. Although Luxor is described as the world’s largest open-air museum, yet, the splendor of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes along with the extraordinary aura this place possesses has no comparison in the world. You have to feel it to believe it.

And while you explore the tombs and temples on this ancient land, we take you on a special balloon ride to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the sun rising over the ancient landmarks. With the balloon landing in a farmer’s field, enjoy a relaxing walk and a scrumptious breakfast offering the best Falafel in Egypt.

Kemetale can also take you out for a camel or donkey ride through the sugarcane fields, followed by a relaxing luncheon picnic while the sun gets ready to set behind the enigmatic Theban escarpment.