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Often described as the world's best open-air museum, most people book Luxor holidays for a sight-seeing extravaganza. With last minute deals aplenty and lots of cheap holiday options to choose from, it's a winner with all ages and bank account balances.

The sheer number of ancient monuments in this city means that you can't take more than a couple of steps before stumbling across another majestic slice of ancient Egypt. Add to the fact that these treasures are considered to be some of the best-preserved historic monuments in the world and you can see why scores of tourists visit this city every year. Take a boat trip to the west bank of the River Nile to visit the fascinating Valley of the Kings famed for its tombs of ancient Egyptian royalty. Admire the breathtaking views of the city and when you're back in town, make sure you take advantage of the beautiful hotels, glamorous bars and fabulous eateries on offer. All provide an air-conditioned respite from back to back sightseeing - just make sure you sample the local cuisine, and if you have any energy left, visit one of the city's many bazaars to pick up the ultimate souvenir

For a livelier beach holiday in Egypt, view our money saving Sharm El Sheikh holidays or why not consider a break to Hurghada where we have cheap apartments and all inclusive hotels galore.