Ramesseum

Luxor, Egypt is one of the most culturally rich parts of the world and is often described as the "World's Greatest Open Air Museum" for all the various tombs, temples and monuments in the area. Luxor is close to the site of the ancient city of Thebes, the capital of the New Kingdom and famed for its luxurious standards of living and high social order. The city served as an important trading route, and the base of political power in Egypt which made it a favourable destination for Pharaohs and nobles to be buried in tombs.

I've been writing for Heritage Key for some time now, and while I've always been fascinated by the sights, epic history and exciting new developments at Luxor, I'd always thought of it as a world away; something to save up for at a later date while making good with short trips to the usual European city stops. Yet a quick glance online told me that, with a little frugality, I could make Luxor my summer holiday for relatively little expense and ever smaller hassle. So, spurred on by a glut of package destination sites and my love of the ancient world, I announced my intentions to a slightly bewildered yet enthusiastic girlfriend.