Luxor is located to the south of Cairo , one of the most important tourist destination in Egypt . It is about 416km2 and inhabitants reaches about 360, 503 inhabitant. The weather is rather hot in Summer time and fine in winter. Economy is based on tourism besides performing agricultural, and industrial activities.

Luxor , one of the greatest capitals of the ancient world, has often been called the world's greatest open-air museum, used to be known as " Thebes " capital of Egypt during the ancient Egyptian period. It was the seat of power for about 1350 year.

It has been a tourist destination since the beginning of tourism.  Even in ancient times, during the late Dynasties of the Greek and Roman periods, the area drew tourists, and has been doing so ever since.