Description
At Karnak Temple, watch for minervanpöllö, tornipöllö, Aavikkopääsky, pikkumehiläissyöjä, aavikkotulkku and sinirastas. Valley of the Kings has aavikkotasku, hupputasku and pensasvarpunen around the cafe.
Also in the area are arokorppi, naamiokyyhky, kruunuhietakyyhky, Spotted Sandgrouse, nokihaukka, Arabihaukka, Desert Lark, keltapäähaukka, aavikkohaukka, pikkutuulihaukka, aavikkojuoksija and others.
Details
Access
Luxor is a popular tourist destination with its own airport. Train from Cairo takes about 10 hours. From the city centre take ferry across the Nile, then taxi, donkey or camel to Valley of the Kings. The route shown on the map is about 8 km. Entrance ticket to 3 tombs costs 240 Eg £. Take plenty of water.

