Must-SeeNile Cruise
About 52 miles away
Three or four days sailing the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, by cruise boat, dahabiya or felucca, with stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo.
2 Sights
Luxor Temple
A riverside temple of colossal statues and an obelisk, linked to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes, lovely after dark.
- Time Needed
- 1–2 hours
Why Go
A riverside temple of colossal statues and an obelisk, linked to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes, lovely after dark.
Nearby in Luxor
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About 112 miles away
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About 130 miles away
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