Luxor is considered the greatest outdoor museum in the world, it contains nearly one third of the world antiquities. There is hardly a place in Luxor which has not a relic that reflects the greatness of the ancient Egyptians and their civilization that dates back to seven thousand years ago. Luxor is part of ancient Thebes that the renowned Greek poet Homer described as the city of one hundred gates. The Arabs called it ?Luxor?- the city of Palaces- because they were impressed by its magnificent edifices and huge buildings. Luxor is 670 km south of Cairo. It remained the seat of power from 2100 to 750 B.C. It still attracts hordes of visitors from all over the world to enjoy the monuments of the eternal city and its temples with their towering pillars on the two banks of the Nile. The City of the Living on the east bank where sunrise is the source of life and growth, and in the City of the Dead on the west bank where the sunset symbolizes the eclipse of life. - Read more

Mara House is a private house which we have endeavoured to furnish in a style which reminds you what country you are in and we do the same with our food. our Salahadeen Restaurant will provide a traditional, authentic 4 course Egyptian Feast every night at 8pm in luxurious surroundings and the Salahadeen fully-licensed bar will open at 6pm. The rooftop coffee-shop/bar where breakfast is served is open from 8am to midnight. For anyone leaving earlier breakfast is served in your suite at your requested time. - Read more

Nubian Oasis Hotel is popular to the backpackers, and recomanded in many guide book like Lonely Planet, Guide du Routard. Best hotel to stay in Luxor and to meet other people (students / backpackers), both socially and as travel companions Popular with backpackers. The rooms are clean enough, with private bathrooms, and the hotel has a large lounge area and a pleasant roof garden where cool Stellas are served. The staff is renowned to be pushy, as they make their money from selling tours. - Read more