Luxor, Egypt

Luxor is the capital of Al Uqsur and is located in the southern part of Egypt. Luxor is known as the ‘world's greatest open air museum’ because it houses the ruins of the temple complexes within the modern city. Across the Nile River a tourist can visit the monuments, temples and tombs. Luxor’s ancient history and its relics attract a lot of international tourists every year who come to visit these monuments, contributing to the city economically. As a result, Luxor represents a brilliant base for touring Egypt, and is a popular holiday destination.