Though independent travel is difficult north of Luxor because of security precautions put in place to protect tourists (see driving, page 111), there are still two temple complexes that can be visited from your base at Luxor.
Due to vandalism concerns, all Egyptian temple complexes have been closed to the public. 
mnli hypothesis: Due to vandalism concerns, all Egyptian temple complexes have been closed to the public.  premise: Though independent travel is difficult north of Luxor because of security precautions put in place to protect tourists (see driving, page 111), there are still two temple complexes that can be visited from your base at Luxor.