đ Luxor on the Nile: Must-See Attractions Guide
đ Luxor (June 27-29) Egyptians say, "You havenât truly visited Egypt until youâve been to Luxor." Let me add: "And you havenât truly been to Luxor until youâve been scammed hard." đ Once the ancient capital Thebes, Luxor straddles the Nileâwhere desert meets civilization. Three unmissable highlights: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Nile at sunset. đ Nile River Adventures Public ferry: East Bank dock at đLuxor Museum (20 EGP). Felucca sail: Under 400 EGP for private rides. Golden hour: Sunset over the Valley of the Kings is eternity distilled into a moment. đ Karnak Temple (East Bank) Dedicated to Amun-Ra, construction began in 2055 BC and spanned 1,300 years. Donât miss: 20m-tall Ramses II statue Obelisks carved with hieroglyphs 134 towering pillars (a hymn to immortality) Best time: 9â10 AM (soft light, fewer crowds). Avoid night shows: 400 EGP extra for a "haunted" vibe (not for the faint-hearted). â°ď¸ Valley of the Kings (West Bank) 60+ pharaoh tombs adorned with myths, wars, and spells. Ticket hacks: Base ticket (700 EGP): Covers 3 tombsâKV2, KV6, KV11, KV16 are top picks. Premium tombs: KV9 (Ramses V/VI): 220 EGP KV17 (Seti I): Masterpiece frescoes (2,000 EGP) KV62 (Tutankhamun): His mummy rests here (700 EGP + "curse" lore). đ A Poem for Luxor "At Luxorâs tombs and temples grand, Where Ramses ruled and gods once stood, Now hustlers weave their treacherous handâ Yet Nile sunsets stay timelessly good." #Luxor #ValleyOfTheKings #NileRiver #EgyptScamAlert #AncientWonders