Egypt: Day 6 (Luxor Temple)


By the time we were done visiting Karnak Temple, it was dusk. Perfect time for the planned night visit to Luxor Temple. We were told the temple would be lit, giving it a different feel as opposed to visiting it in daylight. To be perfectly honest, I personally would have preferred to see the temple's every nook and cranny in daylight, because I know for a fact that we missed so much detail with the night visit. No mistaking that the night visit with lights perfectly placed gives the temple ruins a different kind of charm and I'm pretty sure that many enjoyed the visit, including me. However, it was another jam-packed temple, with a large group of elementary-school-aged children visiting the same time we were; thus, a full exploration of the temple was not possible.

Because the lighting was tough, I had to resort to my phone to capture all the images.

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The temple captured from the bus.

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Again, Christian crosses are seen on the walls.

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Across the temple was a little square.

Back on the boat we took our last dinner and went back to the cabin to pack. We have another very early rise time for day 7.

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We are in for another short sleep night. This epic trip is nearing its end.


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Comments

  1. Thanks for the great photos. I am enjoying an "armchair" holiday as I probably will not get to travel there, although things may change!

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  2. Wonderful photos, the lights at night make it even more spectacular

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  3. Hello, this is an amazing place. I have only seen in various movies, it must be a thrill to see it in person.
    Great series of photos. Enjoy your day, have a great new week!

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  4. Wonderful post and photos ~ love the night light ^_^

    Happy Day to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  5. That is an intense schedule! A 2:30 wake up call? But I'm sure it was amazing seeing the Temples!

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  6. What an amazing place! Wow!
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/10/a-stroll-through-arboretum.html

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  7. I am glad they were able to preserve these stunning places and artifacts! For some reason, I am reminded of the Indiana Jones movies hehehe

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  8. Wow! It's so amazing to see these remnants. Thanks for sharing them with us.


    My Corner of the World

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