Luxor

Tourists from around the world enjoy horse safaris in Gebel Qurna in Luxor

Mon, 12 May 2025 - 01:23 GMT

Tourists from around Europe enjoy a joyful atmosphere on horseback rides among the ancient monuments and Pharaonic tombs in western Luxor Governorate.

Egyptian Amb., French Culture Min. participate in celebration of the publication of a book on Luxor Obelisk

Wed, 07 May 2025 - 11:26 GMT

In her speech at the celebration, the French Minister of Culture expressed France's pride in the historical and cultural ties that unite it with Egypt, emphasizing that the Luxor Obelisk, which has graced the Place de la Concorde in Paris since 1836, is a living embodiment of the strength of these ties.

Exciting Discoveries at Luxor’s Ramesseum Reveal Ancient Secrets

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 - 10:19 GMT

Exciting Discoveries at Luxor’s Ramesseum Reveal Ancient Secrets.

Police officer killed in Luxor arrest operation

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 - 11:08 GMT

A police officer and a highly dangerous criminal were killed during an arrest operation in Luxor, Wednesday.

State allocates LE 420M for cancer patients in 2024 under comprehensive health insurance in Luxor

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 - 03:43 GMT

Director General of the General Authority for Comprehensive Health Insurance in Luxor Governorate, Dr. Rehab Ali Abdel Wahab, said that Luxor is one of the governorates to have entered the comprehensive health insurance system in the first phase, after Port Said.

Luxor witnesses surge in tourist flow at temples, hot air balloons rides

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Luxor's archaeological and tourist attractions are witnessing a surge of interest from tourists from around the world, as the winter tourist season continues into the holy month of Ramadan.

Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) Selects Luxor as the World’s First Capital of Culture

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 - 08:55 GMT

Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) Selects Luxor as the World’s First Capital of Culture.

High touristic turnout in Egyptian Marathon in Luxor

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 - 01:55 GMT

Director of the 32nd Egyptian Marathon Mohsen Abdel Ma'boud asserted that the marathon witnessed the participation of high turnout of tourists coming from all parts of the world to Egypt.

Zahi Hawass announces unique discoveries dating back to three Pharaonic eras in Luxor

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 - 12:50 GMT

Zahi Hawass announces unique discoveries dating back to three Pharaonic eras in Luxor.

Egypt shines as one of Africa's top 10 travel destinations for 2025 by Business Insider Africa

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 - 04:42 GMT

As Africa continues to thrive as a premier travel destination, Business Insider Africa has highlighted Egypt among the continent's top 10 travel spots for 2025.

Water purification plant in Luxor's village symbolizes US-Egypt enduring partnership: US amb.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 - 12:29 GMT

US Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa made the remarks during the opening ceremony of water purification plant in Hanady village of the Upper Egyptian governorate of Luxor on Monday.

75 hot air balloons fly in Luxor, carrying 1,800 tourists

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 - 02:27 GMT

Seventy-five hot air balloons decorated the skies of Luxor on Saturday, carrying more than 1,800 tourists of different nationalities.

Two physicians arrested for sexually harassing female patients in Luxor

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 - 08:58 GMT

A video circulating on social media shows young physicians filming female nurses while using inappropriate language to harass them. Additionally, two audio recordings featuring the same doctors have gone viral, in which they confess to sexually harassing some patients during medical examinations.

Large flow of tourists witnessed at Karnak Temples in Luxor as weather improves

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 09:45 GMT

The Luxor Temples and the Karnak Temples in the center of Luxor city are witnessing a state of distinctive tourist demand, many groups come from around the world to enjoy the ancient Egyptian civilization during the day at the temples.

Hot-air balloon rides resume in Luxor, 60 flights took off

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 10:26 GMT

Hot-air balloon flights in Luxor resumed Saturday after a brief suspension on Friday due to strong winds.

55 hot-air balloon flights operated Wednesday in Luxor

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 01:35 GMT

A total of 55 flying hot-air balloon flights carrying 1,400 tourists from around the world, operated on Wednesday.

Where to Spend Your Winter Break in Egypt

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 02:37 GMT

As Egypt is an all-year-round destination and is widely known for its warm climate during winter, we have gathered some of the best spots that you will definitely love for your winter break.

Luxor witnesses the solar alignment phenomenon on the Holy of Holies shrine at Karnak Temple on December 21

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 07:50 GMT

Luxor witnesses the solar alignment phenomenon on the Holy of Holies shrine at Karnak Temple on December 21

Luxor skies witness 25 hot air balloon flights carrying 550 tourists

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 12:38 GMT

The flights took off from the Western Mainland Airport in Luxor, Upper Egypt, under the supervision and supervision of navigator Zakaria Abdel Azim, director of the ground of the balloon airport in Luxor.

Korean ambassador discusses cooperation with Luxor Governorate

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 11:58 GMT

Korean Ambassador to Egypt Kim Yonghyon visited Upper Egypt's governorates of Luxor on 18 Decemeber to explore possible avenues for cooperation between Korea and the governorate of Luxor.

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