The complex of columns, pylons, sphinxes and pharaohs is just beyond anything you could reasonably comprehend prior to seeing it with your own eyes. Get there early - the heat is unbearable after 10am Egypt is exceptionally quiet just now as the tourism industry is still recovering from the recent tensions and political turmoil. If you're ever going to go... More

I came to Medinat Habu at the very end of my Luxor experience having already been to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Amenhotep temple. Our guide for the day suggested that we go to Medinat Habu instead of the Valley of the Queens because "there's nothing to see there right now." I now regret my decision,... More

Lots of history, particularly about Ramses II, magnificent carved columns and sculptures, lots still with original colours. Superb.

Spectacular in the desert. Put this on your list of must-dos in Egypt. Rising from a cliff-face, the sheer size is unbelievable. Much of Egypt makes you feel insignificant against the sheer size of the attractions. This place is no different. Enjoy, and give yourself a few hours here.

Karnak on the west bank. Big beautiful and empty as no one is visiting Egypt at present. I allowed the one small group to leave and then I had the place to myself for as long as I wanted.

The reliefs really stand out in the Temple of Medinat Habu. Our guide focused on just a few outstanding images which commemorated the deeds and activities of Ramses III. Both outside and inside, the walls are carved with images. Some of these images show military campaigns, surrender of captives to the king, the king hunting animals, the king harvesting wheat,... More

Came here on the advice of our guide before moving onto the Valleys and we were so glad we took his advice. The temple itself is absolutely magnificent and was, in many ways, the best temple we saw on our trip from Luxor to Aswan. It is in a very good state of preservation, the temples have outstanding carvings and... More

This temple is so colourful, visiting this temple helps to give you an idea of how wonderful Karnak would have looked.

cheap to get in- and really lovely. Empty while we were there- I recommend going between visits to El Luxor Temple and Karnak- don't see it after Dendera or you may feel a bit of disapointment, but really worth a visit.