Experience the best of Luxor
Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, with vast temples on the Nile's east bank and the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings across the river.
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On the east bank, the Karnak temple complex spreads across acres of pylons, obelisks and the forest of columns in its Great Hypostyle Hall. An avenue of sphinxes links it to Luxor Temple in the town centre, which is especially atmospheric when lit up in the evening. The Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum sit along the riverside corniche.
The west bank was the city of the dead. The Valley of the Kings hides painted royal tombs cut deep into the hills, including that of Tutankhamun, and the Valley of the Queens and the tombs of the nobles lie nearby. The terraced Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, the Ramesseum, Medinet Habu and the two seated Colossi of Memnon complete an extraordinary landscape.
Hot-air balloons drift over the west bank at sunrise, feluccas sail the river at dusk, and Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Winter is the most comfortable season, with warm days and cool nights; summer is extremely hot, so sightseeing is best done early in the morning.
- 150 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 93% of experiences
- Day trips to Aswan
Top 10 attractions in Luxor
Number 1Valley of the Kings
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Number 2Temple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari)
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Number 3Colossi of Memnon
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Number 4Karnak Temple
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Number 5Luxor Temple
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Number 6Temple of Horus (at Edfu)
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Number 7Medinet Habu (Temple of Ramses III)
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Number 8Valley of the Queens
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Number 9Deir el-Medina (Valley of the Artisans)
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Number 10Tomb of Tutankhamun
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For couples in Luxor
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Questions about Luxor
- What is there to do in Luxor?
- We list 4,411 experiences in Luxor. The largest groups are day trips (501), city tours (374), attraction tickets (109), skip-the-line tours (101).
- What are the top attractions in Luxor?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Luxor are Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari), Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple.
- What is the most popular experience in Luxor?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 4,549 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Luxor take?
- The typical experience in Luxor lasts about 6.5 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 12 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Luxor?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 4,411 experiences we hold for Luxor. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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