Egypt

  Great photos of Egypt


Luxor -
I will first visit Luxor. The ancient site of Thebes. There are many complexes there that I will find of great interest.

Temple of Karnak - Largest religious
 Map of Karnak
Maps  Google has a few street views of Karnak that are quite impressive. I wish there were more, but it is still a great way to get the overall feel and scale.


Luxor Temple
Map of Luxor Temple
Photos of Luxor Temple


Deir el-Bahari  Map- Across the Nile from Karnak is the "Mountainside remains of temples including Queen Hatshepsut's tiered temple, chapels & tombs."
Photos Deir el-Bahari


Valley of the Kings Map
Valley of the Kings Here are some great photos taken in the Valley of the Kings.

Ramesseum Map

Ramesseum Photos

Colossi of Memnon Map

Colossi of Memnon Photos

Medinet Habu  Map

Medinet Habu Photos This place really has some amazing artwork that still has lots of colors in it.

Luxor Museum Luxor Museum
"Most of the artifacts displayed at the Luxor Museum were discovered in the area of ancient Thebes (Modern Luxor)"

Mortuary Temple of Seti I

Map

Mortuary Temple of Seti I Photos

Things of interest

Ancient Egyptian gods

Where I plan to stay
   - As always cost is no object with Faux Travel so I decided to choose between two hotels that had great star ratings -
 

Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor -It has a more old time feel makes me want to move right in. Luxury room $248

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa  - Great modern features and stunning pools. Spa suite special $362.

Iberotel Luxor - Now IF I were actually going to stay in a hotel I think I would choose this hotel. It has great review and four star rating and is only $29. a night. This is actually about double the cost of some of the three star hotels that are about $15. per night.