Saving The Temple of Amenhotep III at Thebes (ft Dr. Hourig Sourouzian) - YouTube

Saving The Temple of Amenhotep III at Thebes (ft Dr. Hourig Sourouzian)

This video is a bit old but it is so nice and I only just found it!

Well located, great self-catering flats on the West Bank - Review of Flats in Luxor, Luxor, Egypt - TripAdvisor

New review on Trip Advisor, we now have 77 reviews from our lovely guests. Thank you all so much. It really makes a difference when people are deciding whether to stay that they can check reviews. Well located, great self-catering flats on the West Bank - Review of Flats in Luxor, Luxor, Egypt - TripAdvisor: “Well located, great self-catering flats on the West Bank”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2011 NEW

I stayed in one of Jane's flats for two months during this summer and was really pleased that I did. Her flats are ideally located on the West Bank, extremely close to most of the major historical sites as well as being a short walk from the ferry to take you across to the bustle of the East Bank. Jane herself is extremely helpful and Mohammed who works in the flats is a fantastic guy who runs errands to make your stay more comfortable. It is also a bonus having a swimming pool at the flats which you can access anytime!

Stayed July 2011, traveled solo

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Our Glaciologist at Flats in Luxor

I just had to take this photo of our glaciologist leaving Flats in Luxor about to go shopping. Yes I know he looks as thought he is about to attempt the Eiger. He said he didn't need his ice axe but had a snow shovel in his pack. We are not quite sure whether to believe him or not.

He is on a dig using the equipment they would normally use to investigate glaciers to investigate tombs, Fascinating stuff. So he can look down obviously but only a certain depth but also whilst in a burial chamber can look across to see if there is anything at the same level. I have no idea what Flinders Petrie or Howard Carter would make of the advances in Egyptology.

Give your kids a jump start with an Egyptian holiday.

Egyptology features as part of the UK National Curriculum and children love mummies and pyramids. Having an Egyptian holiday can really spark their interest and help them at school.

I should know, I got interested when I was 9 and it has been my hobby and now my work. We can help you with attractions that children will enjoy, even a little bit of homework.

I recommend the Egyptian Echo and Horrible History Awesome Egyptians as pre holiday reading.

HIDDEN LUXOR: LOCAL EGYPTOLOGIST REVEALS EGYPT'S TOURIST GEMS

The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple ... exciting names that most people will know are in Egypt but few would be able to name another site in the town of Luxor where they are found. A lady determined to change all that is Jane Akshar who was born in Sussex and studies Egyptology at Manchester University. Jane has now been living in Luxor for 8 years.

“Luxor is so often offered as a day trip or at best three days and yet there is so much here that people just don't get a chance to see. There are 23 ticketed sites here of major interest to travellers in Luxor. How can you do that in a day? I want to introduce people to the Hidden Luxor.''

Examples of these gems of history are the tomb of Rekhmire in the Valley of the Nobles, the prime minister of Egypt during the empire period with its full range of Egyptian crafts and foreigners bringing tribute, the tomb of Pashedu, a worker in ‘the Place of Beauty’, in the workman’s village, the Assasif tombs from the period of the Black Pharaohs and the wonderful mini museum of Merenptah, possibly the Pharaoh of the Exodus.

Jane, who visited the country for 32 years before she became a resident, first got interested in Egyptology aged 9, loads of reading and seeing the Tutankhamen exhibition as a teenager further stimulated her obsession. Although there is nothing like going Abu Simbel and the Pyramids it was Luxor that captured her heart and her interest. Billed as the world’s largest open air museum it is rich in ancient history and local culture.

Jane is offering an e-book guide, a series of lectures about the sites and their history and a week long study course. Site visits are with local guides reflecting her commitment to providing employment for local residents.

Hidden Luxor the e-book guide to Luxor sites
Hidden Luxor the video series is a set of lectures on the sites with historical background and the latest excavation knowledge
Hidden Luxor the holiday is a week long Egyptology Extravaganza of daily lectures with site visits.
Also available Hieroglyphs Holiday, a full week unlocking the code of the Pharaohs from the eminent lecturer Suzanne Lax-Bojtos
They are all featured on the website www.hiddenluxor.com

BBC News - Fast Track - How do you persuade a workaholic to take a holiday?

This article is so true, I have had many guests who have to work on holiday and who check emails continually. That is why I offer free Wi-Fi at Flats in Luxor. It is just expected these days. BBC News - Fast Track - How do you persuade a workaholic to take a holiday?: "Advances in technology have made all this possible. Most business travellers would argue that wi-fi at hotels is more important than the obligatory turn down service. And so more and more hotels are recognizing this as an opportunity.

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:: Luxor Caravanserai ::

My favourite shop got a new website. :: Luxor Caravanserai ::: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Luxor Travel Tips

After watching my Hidden Luxor video series one of people said they would like to see some Luxor tips as well so I am doing some. Here is the travel tips.

Hidden Luxor Press Release - HIDDEN LUXOR: MANCHESTER STUDENT REVEALS EGYPT'S TOURIST GEMS

The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple ... exciting names that most people will know are in Egypt but few would be able to name another site in the town of Luxor where they are found. A lady determined to change all that is Jane Akshar who was born in Sussex and studies Egyptology at Manchester University. Jane has now been living in Luxor for 8 years.
“Luxor is so often offered as a day trip or at best three days and yet there is so much here that people just don't get a chance to see. There are 23 ticketed sites here of major interest to travellers in Luxor. How can you do that in a day? I want to introduce people to the Hidden Luxor.''
Examples of these gems of history are the tomb of Rekhmire in the Valley of the Nobles, the prime minister of Egypt during the empire period with its full range of Egyptian crafts and foreigners bringing tribute, the tomb of Pashedu, a worker in ‘the Place of Beauty’, in the workman’s village, the Assasif tombs from the period of the Black Pharaohs and the wonderful mini museum of Merenptah, possibly the Pharaoh of the Exodus.

Jane, who visited the country for 32 years before she became a resident, first got interested in Egyptology aged 9, loads of reading and seeing the Tutankhamen exhibition as a teenager further stimulated her obsession. Although there is nothing like going Abu Simbel and the Pyramids it was Luxor that captured her heart and her interest. Billed as the world’s largest open air museum it is rich in ancient history and local culture.

Jane is offering an e-book guide, a series of lectures about the sites and their history and a week long study course. Site visits are with local guides reflecting her commitment to providing employment for local residents.

Hidden Luxor the e-book guide to Luxor sites
Hidden Luxor the video series is a set of lectures on the sites with historical background and the latest excavation knowledge
Hidden Luxor the holiday is a weeklong Egyptology Extravaganza of daily lectures with site visits.
Also available Hieroglyphs Holiday, a full week unlocking the code of the Pharaohs from the eminent lecturer Suzanne Lax-Bojtos
They are all featured on the website www.hiddenluxor.com

Testimonails, Reviews and Endorsements

It has been a busy few days on the review front. Lots and lots of endorsements on LinkedIn. Jane Akshar LinkedIn Reviews on Trip Advisor Flats in Luxor Trip Advisor (I do like Syd's request for world peace and a video testimonial from Carl. This is a really nice one that talks about the honesty of a local taxi driver. One that I use and recommend myself.



Thank you to everyone that has reviewed us. Real reviews from real people make a difference and we really appreciate them.

Jane Akshar | LinkedIn

Want to know what real people say about my apartments and more about me. Check my LinkedIn profile. Lots of recommendations for my writing and my flats as well as my past life. Jane Akshar | LinkedIn: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"