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Crossing Three Thousand Years by the Nile River

🇪🇬 Luxor | The Open-Air Museum by the Nile! A Complete Guide to the Stunning Temples✨ No need to travel through time Luxor Temple is right before your eyes A 6,000-year civilization epic unfolds here ⚡️ Reasons to Visit Pharaoh-era top-tier! The ceiling of the open-air museum, breathtaking! 🚌 Transportation Tips 📍 Address: Luxor City, Postal Code: 1362501 ✈️ About 1 hour flight from Cairo to Luxor 🚕 15 minutes by taxi from downtown 🌞 Check-in Route 1️⃣ Karnak Temple Complex Giant stone pillars make a stunning appearance! 134 massive 20-meter columns hold up the sky 📸 Photo tip: The morning light shining through the colonnade is super dreamy 2️⃣ Luxor Temple Main Hall Even more spectacular when lit up at dusk! Obelisks + Avenue of Sphinxes ㊙️ Hidden feature: Look for the colorful reliefs on the walls 3️⃣ Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The female pharaoh’s terraced temple! Cliff backdrop is super photogenic 💡 Fun fact: See the murals to learn about the only female pharaoh’s legend 🔥 Double Temple Plan Karnak in the morning + Luxor in the evening Perfect to avoid the scorching sun and crowds! 💣 Pitfall Prevention Guide • Avoid the 12-3 PM intense sun period • Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes (the stone slabs are slippery!) • Local guide explanation costs about $30/hour 🌅 Best Time to Visit 2 hours after sunrise or 3 hours before sunset Golden light shining on the temples is absolutely beautiful!
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Posted: Oct 25, 2025
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