Luxor was one of the most impressive and magical places I've ever visited. It stole my heart, along with all those temples. It was a city where I felt safe, though of course, you have to be careful. But I didn't have any bad experiences; I even wandered the streets alone.

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Located on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt, Luxor is a city often referred to as "the world's greatest open-air museum". Known for its ancient Egyptian sites, Luxor stands on the site of Thebes, the pharaoh’s capital at the height of their power. This ancient city is home to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, where tombs of pharaohs and nobles from the New Kingdom are found. The city's monumental statues, elegant columns, and art-filled tombs and temples, such as the extremely impressive Luxor Temple and Karnak, the largest ancient religious site in the world, combined with an intriguing mix of the hustle and bustle markets, give visitors a perfectly blended slice of Egypt's history and contemporary life.

For this experience, I chose a cruise that included accommodation and three meals a day — it was much more convenient and affordable. The cruise lasted five days, starting in Luxor and ending in Aswan.

At the time, I was working as an English teacher in Alexandria, so I traveled for 12 hours by bus from Alexandria to Luxor because it was cheaper than flying. Of course, you can take a plane, but it’s much more expensive.

I recommend booking through a travel agency because they usually offer the best prices, or going in a group, as group rates are lower and it’s more convenient. During the...

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