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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
On approach from the north, the right side provides a clear view of the winding Nile River and the famous archaeological sites of the Theban Necropolis.
On approach from the north, the right side provides a clear view of the winding Nile River and the famous archaeological sites of the Theban Necropolis.
The right side offers an unrivaled view of the Western Alps, including potential sightings of Mont Blanc, followed by the dramatic transition from the Mediterranean to the vast Saharan dunes and the ancient Theban Necropolis upon arrival.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, offering a front-row seat to the most dramatic geographical contrasts. From the high peaks of the Western Alps to the breathtaking sight of the Nile carving through the Sahara, the right side culminates in an unrivaled view of Luxor's ancient West Bank ruins during the final descent.
The Right Side offers a spectacular gallery of Egypt's most iconic monuments, from the ancient pyramid fields of Saqqara and Dahshur shortly after takeoff to the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Theban Necropolis upon descent into Luxor.
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the southern Sinai Peninsula mountains, the shimmering Gulf of Aqaba, and provides the best angle for spotting the archaeological sites on Luxor's West Bank during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the Doha skyline and The Pearl on departure, followed by spectacular volcanic landscapes in Saudi Arabia and a clearer view of the Karnak Temple complex upon arrival in Luxor.
The Right Side is typically favored for this short hop as it offers a more dramatic perspective of the jagged Eastern Desert mountains and a spectacular aerial view of the Karnak Temple complex and the Nile's major bend upon arrival in Luxor.
The right side offers superior views of the Nile River's lush green valley and the iconic ancient Egyptian monuments during the final descent into Luxor.