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For a journey back in time, one of the best places to visit on cheap holidays is Luxor in Egypt. Boasting monuments constructed by pharaohs from years gone by, there are a plethora of historical sights to keep history buffs and interested tourists happy for days. Often described as "the world's greatest open-air museum", Luxor is a gateway to the past and promises to reveal much about the history of one of the earth's greatest ancient civilisations. At the top of the list of historical sights to visit during a stay in Luxor, which was known as Thebes in years gone by, is the Karnak Temple. It is one of the most striking monuments to ancient Egyptian society, featuring a complex of temples, obelisks and even a lake that pay tribute to this old way of life. Travellers who have booked cheap Egypt holidays should definitely take advantage of all Luxor has to offer before moving on to explore other regions of the country. The Karnak Temple complex has enough to keep tourists occupied for days. Constructed on a massive scale, it is the largest ancient religious site in the world today, with its three main places of worship the principal attractions for holidaymakers. One of the most impressive sights is located in the Hypostyle Hall, which is made up of a series of large stone pillars, each intricately carved with hieroglyphics and pictures depicting scenes from life centuries ago. Visitors will easily be able to imagine a pharaoh striding through the temples, which bear the ancient name Ipet-isut, meaning most select (or sacred) of places. To truly appreciate the scale of these monuments, they must be viewed from the air. If you have saved money by finding a cheap holiday to Egypt then you should save some of your spending money for a hot air balloon ride over the city. Drifting above the ancient monuments from the comfort of the balloon's basket, you will be able to see the sights in a new way. As well as revisiting the temples and landmarks, you will also be rewarded with spectacular views of the River Nile, which runs through the centre of the city. Most balloon flights depart from various points along the west bank and will provide a truly memorable experience on any holiday to Egypt. Dreaming of your next holiday? Make all your dreams a reality with lowcostholidays.com's cheap holidays. Visit lowcostholidays.com to book a range of holidays including cheap Egypt holidays
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