Hidden Karnak – Excavations in front of the temple

by Jane Akshar 06 Feb, 2011

Karnak is part of the world largest open air museum, Luxor or Ancient Thebes, home of many Egyptian Gods and Goddesses and built by various Egyptian Pharaohs like Ramses II and Tutankhamen and in my opinion better than the Egyptian pyramids. For many visitors, it’s one of the essential things to do in Luxor. The [...]

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Hidden Karnak – Priest’s Houses

by Jane Akshar 06 Feb, 2011

Karnak is part of the world largest open air museum, Luxor or Ancient Thebes, home of many Egyptian Gods and Goddesses and built by various Egyptian Pharaohs like Ramses II and Tutankhamen and in my opinion better than the Egyptian pyramids. For many visitors, it’s one of the essential things to do in Luxor. The [...]

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Hidden Karnak – Botanical Room of Tuthmosis III

by Jane Akshar 06 Feb, 2011

Karnak is part of the world largest open air museum, Luxor or Ancient Thebes, home of many Egyptian Gods and Goddesses and built by various Egyptian Pharaohs like Ramses II and Tutankhamen and in my opinion better than the Egyptian pyramids. For many visitors, it’s one of the essential things to do in Luxor. The [...]

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Hidden Karnak – The temple of Khonsu

by Jane Akshar 06 Feb, 2011

Karnak is part of the world largest open air museum, Luxor or Ancient Thebes, home of many Egyptian Gods and Goddesses and built by various Egyptian Pharaohs like Ramses II and Tutankhamen and in my opinion better than the Egyptian pyramids. For many visitors, it’s one of the essential things to do in Luxor. The [...]

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Bikes

by Jane Akshar 12 Jan, 2011

Why not explore the sites of the West Bank, like the Valley of Kings, by bike. Just let us know how many and for how long. Our staff will help adjust for comfort. However the range can be limited e.g. adult only. It is worth check with your airline as these sometimes have special rules [...]

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Egyptian Food and Drink

by Jane Akshar 12 Jan, 2011

Water Egyptian water isn’t poisonous honestly it isn’t.  Lots of Western people drink it in Egypt. It is so heavily chlorinated nothing could survive in it but your stomach is not used to. So better stick to mineral water.  Filtered water is getting more common and you maybe offered that as an alternative. Salads Again [...]

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About Luxor

by Jane Akshar 18 Dec, 2010

Luxor possesses undeniable charm. Ancient and modern intermingle in the biggest open air museum in the world. As the sun sets, the Temple of Luxor, close to the large tourist souk, seems to stand apart from the world of the living. Its columns, colossal statues and bays recover their serenity, oblivious to the carriages passing [...]

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