Luxor| A Journey Through Millennia of Egyptian Civilization

Luxor (ancient Thebes), known as the "world's largest open-air museum"🏛️, is split by the Nile River🌊. The east bank boasts magnificent temples, while the west bank is home to the mysterious tombs of pharaohs. Three days are enough to explore this gem of ancient Egyptian civilization!💎 Tips📜 🧣 Bring a large scarf—great for photos📸, sun protection☀️, and dust prevention🌀 🎫 Tickets: It's recommended to purchase e-tickets in advance (especially for the Valley of the Kings)💻 📄 Paper tickets are punched for each tomb visited, limiting access to three tombs❌, while e-tickets allow flexibility✅ 🎓 Student tickets are strictly checked at the Valley of the Kings🔍, but other sites accepted my domestic student ID👨‍🎓 👨‍🏫 Hiring a guide is highly recommended—otherwise, it's hard to fully appreciate the sites🤔 Itinerary🧩 Day 1: East Bank Temples 🏛️ (Experience ancient Egyptian faith and power⚡) Day 2: West Bank Valley of the Kings Adventure 🗺️ (Unravel the mysteries of pharaohs' tombs🔍) Day 3: Leisure Time + Next City 🛶 (Museum, market, and sunset cruise🌅) Day 1: 🌅 Morning: Karnak Temple ✨ Highlights: The largest temple complex in ancient Egypt, dedicated to the sun god Amun☀️, featuring a stunning hall with 134 massive stone columns🤩 ⏰ Duration: 2-3 hours 🎫 Ticket: 260 EGP (approx. ¥52) 💡 Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid heat and crowds👥 🌄 Afternoon: Medinet Habu (Temple of Ramesses III)🏺 🌇 Evening: Luxor Temple ✨ Highlights: Statues of Ramesses II👑, obelisks🗿, and a mesmerizing light show at night💫 ⏰ Best Time: Visit in the evening when the temple is beautifully illuminated✨ 🎫 Ticket: 80 EGP (half-price for students🎓) Day 2: West Bank Valley of the Kings Adventure 🌄 Early Morning: Hot air balloon ride at sunrise🎈 for breathtaking views of the Valley of the Kings and the Nile🤩 💵 Cost: First flight approx. ¥300-400/person (varies by season)💰 🏨 Return to the hotel for breakfast and rest🍳 ⛰️ Valley of the Kings 🔍 Must-See Tombs: Tomb of Tutankhamun (requires extra ticket)💎, Tomb of Ramesses VI🎨 🎫 Ticket: Basic ticket 260 EGP (includes access to 3 tombs)✅ 🌞 Noon: Temple of Hatshepsut ✨ Highlights: The temple of Egypt's only female pharaoh👸, seamlessly integrated into the cliffs🏔️ ⏰ Duration: 2-3 hours Luxor is a living history book of ancient Egypt📖! In three days, you can truly feel the warmth of a civilization that thrived thousands of years ago!🔥 #TravelAroundTheWorld #LostCivilizations #LuxorTravel #EgyptianCivilization #UniqueTravelExperiences #OffTheBeatenPath #HotAirBalloon #SeeTheWorldWithAwe ✈️🌍✨