Luxor, Egypt

Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt and the administrative center of the governorate of Luxor. The population of the city is mainly Egyptian, and a small part of them are Copts. 
Luxor is the ancient capital of the Egyptian pharaohs. This is the site of the ancient city of Thebes and can often be found as "the largest open-air museum in the world". A landmark in the city of Luxor are the remains of the temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor. 
The temple of Queen Hatshepsut - the only female pharaoh (her name is mentioned in the Bible as the adoptive mother of Moses). In his business card Luxor adds the Valley of the Kings with extremely beautiful tombs, the Colossi of Memnon and others.
Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world choose Luxor as their holiday destination because of pleasure to enjoy these monuments of history and architecture. The modern economy of the city is well stimulated by the presence of these ruins. 
Luxor is the ideal place for those who have decided to visit Upper Egypt. In Luxor, it is the final stop of ship voyages on the Nile. The riverside boulevard of the Nile in Luxor is the perfect place to escape the heat.
Luxor has a Victorian atmosphere, represented by the magnificent Winter Palace Hotel. It was built in the 80s of the XIX century and met the high requirements of aristocrats and royalty. We can not to mention the Temple of Luxor and the Way of the Sphinxes, the Museum of Mummification and the Museum of Luxor, as well as the large temple complex of Karnak. 
A tour of Luxor may not be tiring, as there is an attractive way to tour - with a horse-drawn carriage.