Luxor
Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, with temple complexes on the east bank and royal tombs cut into the hills on the west. It is the densest concentration of pharaonic monuments anywhere. Balloon flights at dawn and the Nile ferry between banks are part of the routine here.
How long to stay
November to February; summer exceeds 40°C.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
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Is Luxor right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Luxor is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
Less of a focus
- Food
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Karnak Temple
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The largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, built over 1,500 years, with a hypostyle hall of 134 massive columns.
Temple of Hatshepsut
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A terraced mortuary temple built into the cliff at Deir el-Bahari for Egypt's longest-reigning female pharaoh.
Valley of the Kings
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The burial valley of New Kingdom pharaohs, with more than sixty rock-cut tombs, a rotating selection open on the standard ticket.
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Popular activities
West bank balloon flight
Dawn flight over the tombs, temples and green Nile strip.