The Oldest Temples In The World That You Can Visit With Culture Trip

Temples are like a window into ancient history, standing as rare mementos of a bygone era, hinting towards the scale of civilisations centuries ago. Enjoy the most magical history lessons imaginable on these small-group trips, which visit some of the oldest, most incredible temples on Earth.

Luxor Temple – Ultimate Egypt

Giza and Cairo, in the north of Egypt, are the country’s most visited destinations, but no trip to this ancient land is complete without heading south to Luxor. This city is as historically rich as any region of Egypt, most notably being home to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. The former is approximately 3,443 years old, which makes the quality of what remains rather astonishing. You can follow the Avenue of Sphinxes, which lead you directly to the sturdy sandstone entrance, guarded by two statues of Ramesses II. From there you can explore the fascinating remnants of a complex that saw several famous Pharaohs come and go. Our Ultimate Egypt trip features a visit to Luxor Temple at night, when the entire place is gloriously lit-up in candlelight, as well as a visit to Karnak Temple – the baby of the family, at only 2,000+ years old.

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STARTS AT Cairo, Egypt

ENDS AT Cairo, Egypt

DURATION 5

GROUP SIZE 14

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Gethin Morgan

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Gethin Morgan has developed an exciting portfolio across a series of roles at Culture Trip. With a keen interest in food and drink, Gethin is also particularly interested in niche or alternative travel which, in his case, usually involves following the Wales national soccer team to Europe's most obscure cities.