The Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Hatshepsut have attracted visitors from around the world for centuries.
It is hard to describe the magnificence of these sites as they all have their own unique attraction and style.
What staggered me was the preservation of colour inside the tombs of the pharaohs, completely changing my perception of what ancient Egypt would have looked like. Furthermore, the lush greenery of the banks of the Nile where sugarcane is harvested was a surprise.
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The importance of the Nile to the Egyptians is all too apparent with its life maintaining qualities, although I certainly wouldn’t recommend anyone take a dip in it now.
I was less interested in the street markets where you get hassled by vendors selling mainly cheap factory knock offs of resin replicas of the local alabaster.
Luxor museum is a must-visit, I found it incredibly interesting and some of the artefacts are beautiful. Once again, watch out for the guards who will hassle you to take your photo despite it being bad for the artefacts.
But I must stress, the knowledge you can return to the resort and indulge in a massage or sprawl out in a hammock, gently rocked by the cool Nile breeze while reading your favourite book, means the street hawkers can largely be ignored.
It is essential to get a good guide who will be able to bring to life the history of Luxor. Ask the resort for the best ones.
Shuttles run from the resort into Luxor, but taxis aren’t expensive, just ask the concierge how much you should be paying for your trip.
The Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa really left an impression on me. Being a bit of a history buff I thought I would be telling everyone about the monuments and temples on my return.
Certainly, I will never forget being in Tutankhamun’s tomb or wondering around the pillars of the Temple of Karnak, but the first thing I describe to people is the resort.
The pools, the spa, the food and beverage offering was superb, all complemented by an enchanting view of the Nile.
However, it is the amount of time clearly spent on training the staff that will secure the resorts future as a must-visit property.
Luxor is planning to turn itself into an open air museum and has already started ambitious restoration plans.
Furthermore, it is looking to develop its tourist offering outside of the monuments and temples. Luxor should be firmly planted on your selling radar and Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa should seal the deal.
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