About Luxor
The world's greatest open-air museum — Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun's tomb), Karnak Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, hot air balloons at sunrise over the West Bank, and Nile felucca cruises.
Luxor is ancient Thebes — capital of Egypt for nearly 500 years and home to the greatest concentration of ancient monuments on Earth. The East Bank has Karnak Temple (the largest religious complex ever built) and Luxor Temple (illuminated at night). The West Bank has the Valley of the Kings (63 tombs including Tutankhamun's), Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut's temple (Deir el-Bahari), and the Colossi of Memnon. Sunrise hot air balloon flights over the West Bank are magical. Nile felucca sailing, horse carriage rides, and the Luxor Museum complete the experience. Most Gulf visitors combine Luxor with a Nile cruise to Aswan.
Highlights
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Valley of the Kings
63 royal tombs — Tutankhamun, Ramses II, Seti I — painted chambers.
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Karnak Temple
Largest ancient religious complex — 134 massive columns in the Great Hypostyle H…
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Hot Air Balloon
Sunrise balloon over the West Bank — temples, tombs, and the Nile.
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Nile Felucca
Traditional sailing boat on the Nile at sunset.
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Hatshepsut Temple
Terraced temple of Egypt's female pharaoh — carved into the cliff.
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Key Facts
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Currency
- EGP (Egyptian Pound)
- Airport
LXR
✈️ Travel Information — Luxor
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Climate: Hot desert — extreme summer heat, warm winters
Monthly Temperatures
Safe
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EGP
Egyptian Pound
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EGP
Symbol
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220
Voltage
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50
Frequency
🏛️ Top Attractions in Luxor
4 attractions
Landmark
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Valley of the Kings
63 royal tombs carved into desert rock over 500 years — including Tutankhamun's …
Landmark
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Karnak Temple
The largest ancient religious complex ever built — 2,000 years of construction. …
Landmark
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Hatshepsut Temple (Deir el-Bahari)
A stunning terraced temple built for Queen Hatshepsut (1479 BCE) — carved direct…
Experience
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Hot Air Balloon Sunrise
A 45-min sunrise balloon flight over the West Bank — Valley of the Kings, Hatshe…
🏨 Where to Stay in Luxor
2 accommodations
Hotel
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Sofitel Winter Palace
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East Bank
A legendary 1886 palace hotel on the Nile — Agatha Christie wrote Deat…
Hotel
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Steigenberger Nile Palace
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East Bank Corniche
Modern 5-star on the Nile corniche with pool, spa, multiple restaurant…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Luxor
1 dining spot
Restaurant
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Nile-view Restaurants
Egyptian · Waterfront
Halal
Restaurants along the East Bank corniche — grilled kofta, mezze, ful medames, an…
🛍️ Shopping in Luxor
1 shopping destination
🛒 Market
Luxor Souq
Crafts
9 AM-11 PM
A tourist-oriented souq parallel to Luxor Temple — alabaster vases, papyrus paintings, pha…
🌙 Nightlife in Luxor
1 venue
Local Regulations
Available at hotels. Not widely available in town — Luxor is conservative Upper Egypt.
🎭 Entertainment Show
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Karnak Sound & Light Show
A 90-minute sound and light show walking through illuminated Karnak Temple at ni…
🚌 Getting Around Luxor
✈️ Airports
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Luxor International Airport
LXR
📍 8 from city center
🚐 Airport Transfers
🚇 Public Transport
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
📱 Local taxi
Base: EGP 20 · EGP 5/km
💡 Getting Around Tips
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East Bank corniche walkable. Ferry to West Bank (EGP 5) then hire taxi/bike for temples. Horse carriage controversial (animal welfare).
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West Bank Day Tour
Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi, balloon.
From AED 199
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Nile Cruise Luxor-Aswan
4-night cruise — all temples included.
From AED 2,999
📅 When to Visit Luxor
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Sep
🥈 May
🥉 Apr
Jan
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
Jun
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
Sep
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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