Lying on the banks of the Nile, Luxor is an enthralling city built on the site of the ancient capital, Thebes. If you are interested in Egyptology, Luxor is the place to be. Wherever you look, there'll be an ancient monument of one kind or another. With magnificent temples on a scale like no other, and the famous Valley of the Kings, Luxor is a mecca for sightseers. Luxor is a lively city with great accommodation, restaurants catering for all tastes, and as many shops and bazaars as you could wish for. Luxor, with its wealth of antiquities will give you a holiday to remember.