The Most Beautiful Temples In The World

From epic monuments in ancient Egypt to beautiful Buddhist buildings in East Asia, humankind has been adding a touch of beauty to its places of worship for as long as we’ve been worshipping. Our immersive group trips are all about embracing local history and culture, so how about joining one of these trips that visit some of the most beautiful temples on the planet.

Luxor Temple, Egypt

Luxor Temple is an astonishing 3,422 years old (approx.) but it barely looks a day over two millennia. Part of the beauty of Luxor comes from the sheer wonderment of how old it is, and the way in which that inspires your imagination to fill in the gaps. It’s one of the most historically significant structures in all of Egypt, having been added to by several Pharaohs over the centuries, and is also one of the most well-preserved. The imposing Nubian sandstone statues that guard the entrance are as impressive as ever, while the remains of pillars, pylons and courtyards are thrilling to observe. The temple’s best angle is surely from way down the Avenue of Sphinxes, and the best time to visit is unquestionably at night, when the whole complex is lit up with candlelight. That’s when you’ll visit on day four of our Ultimate Egypt trip, which goes from Cairo and Giza to Luxor and Aswan, via a stunning four-day river cruise down the Nile.

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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.