In addition to the total eclipse that will cast the ancient city in shadow, new hotels and other experiences offer fresh incentive to visit the sphinxes and temples on the banks of the Nile.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Ask someone who has stayed at Al Moudira to describe the hotel, and the odds are good that person will ...

The best times to visit Luxor are from March to April and between October and November. These brief shoulder seasons offer pleasant temperatures, small crowds and more affordable hotel rates. Luxor's ...