Museums

• Museum of Mummification
  This is not among the grandest museums in the country however; its interesting collection of artifacts keeps it in the top priorities of people planning holidays to Luxor. Take a look at these artifacts to know about Egyptian practice of mummification. The exhibits in the museum display mummified remains of a crocodile, a fish and a cat.
• Luxor Museum
  If you are interesting in exploring antiquities of Egypt, you must add this museum to you Luxor holiday deals. Most notable items in the museum are Tomb of Tutankhamun, Royal mummies of Ramesses I and Ahmose I.
• Karnak Open Air Museum
  History lovers never compromise on visiting this museum while enjoying holidays in Luxor. The collections in the museum consist of authentic reconstruction of ancient structures such as the White Chapel of Senusret I and Chapelle Rouge of Hatshepsut.

Temples
If you want to experience the religious streak of the city, Luxor vacation packages you are going through must have following temples in the attractions’ list:

• Temple of Karnak
  Temple of Karnak is not merely a temple but a small ancient city which is full of temples. Therefore, sometimes it is referred as Karnak complex. It spans over 200 acre and was made to honor Theben Triad of Amon. Most of the tourists enjoying holidays in Luxor visit Karmak Complex especially to spend some time in gigantic temple which is strategically located in the centre of complex.
• Temple of Dier El- Bahri
  This is the most unique temple in the city. It is also known as Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Luxor holidays are nothing but a waste for architectural lovers is a waste, if they are not visiting this distinctive limestone structure.
• Temple of Luxor
  King Ramesses II and King Amenhotep III built this temple to celebrate the Festival of Opet. This grand temple includes Court of Ramesses II, Court of Amenhotep II and Mosque of Abu’l Haggag. In other words, this is the attraction that ought to be included to Luxor holiday deals.

Valleys

• Valley of the Queens
  This is one of the most fascinating attractions in Luxor. It is the resting place of the children and wives of Pharaohs of the dynasties of 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. You should refrain from Luxor vacation packages, if Valley of Queens is not there. Major highlights of the valley are the Tomb of Amenherkhepshef and the Tomb of Queen Tyti.
• Valley of the Kings
  This valley is among the most visited tourists attractions in the city. Around 40 tombs are still open to public. Most famous tombs in this valley are those of Merneptah and Ramesses IV, VI and IX.

These valleys have become so famous that they have become an integral part of Luxor holiday packages.

Festivals and Events
Festivals and events in the city lure large number of people to plan Luxor family holidays. Following are some of the major festivals that you can be a part of:

• Islamic New Year
• Coptic Christmas
• Evacuation Day
• Labour Day
• Ramadan

Shopping
Holidays to Luxor literally means discounted sale for bargainers. You can easily find mementos and souvenirs from shops in the city. Famous shopping areas in the city are:

• Sharia Khaled ibn al-Walid
  This is the best galleries in the city from where you can buy high quality souvenirs. If you have planned Luxor holidays with your kids, you must visit this gallery as they can buy water colors and low priced artworks.
• Aboudi Bookshop
  It is located near the Winter Palace. The bookshop offers international newspapers, postcards and bookmarks.

If you want to spend quality time with your kids, you should book Luxor family holidays at The Globe Hunters. Other Egyptian cities you can check on our website are Aswan and Cairo.