Temples and Historical Sites

Explore Deir el Medina, the ancient workers’ village on Luxor’s West Bank, where the artists and craftsmen behind Egypt’s royal tombs once lived. This guide covers what to see, why it matters, and how to add it to your Nile cruise itinerary.

The Mummification Museum in Luxor explains ancient Egyptian burial beliefs and embalming. This guide covers highlights, tickets, opening hours, and Nile cruise planning.

The Ramesseum is the mortuary temple of Ramses II on Luxor’s West Bank. This guide covers its history, fallen statue, reliefs, visitor tips, and Nile cruise planning.

Medinet Habu is one of Luxor’s best-preserved West Bank temples. This guide covers the history of Ramses III’s temple, relief highlights, tips, and Nile cruise planning.

Luxor Museum is one of Egypt’s best small museums, with beautifully displayed artifacts from ancient Thebes. This guide covers highlights, tips, tickets and Nile cruise planning.

The Colossi of Memnon are two giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III on Luxor’s West Bank. This guide explains their history, visitor tips, and how to include them during a Nile cruise.

Plan your Wadi el Shat stop on a dahabiya Nile cruise, including what to expect and how it fits between Edfu and Gebel el Silsila.

Plan your visit to Beit Al-Wali near Kalabsha, a small Ramses II rock-cut temple with colorful reliefs and Nubian history.

Plan your visit to the Temple of Dakka on Lake Nasser, including history, highlights, location, visitor tips, and cruise planning advice.

Plan your visit to the Temple of Amada, one of the oldest Nubian temples on Lake Nasser, with history, highlights and tips.