Traveling to Luxor by air is swiftly becoming as favored as trips to Cairo. A significant draw for its growing appeal is the lower number of tourists visiting Luxor in comparison to Cairo; this ensures a calmer experience, free from the congestion and activity common in Cairo, particularly at the airport. It’s a journey that comes with our highest recommendation. Located in southern Egypt, Luxor serves as the provincial capital for the Luxor Governorate. Known as the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, which was the prominent capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom era, Luxor is often described as the ‘world’s greatest open-air museum.’ This is due to the presence of the ancient temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor which remain within the city’s current limits. Directly across the River Nile, the West Bank Necropolis features an array of historical structures, such as temples and tombs, which counts the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens among them. Each year, these historical sites draw countless international tourists.