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Egypt Luxor travel guide
30 things to do in Luxor, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Luxor
- Thebes — ancient Egyptian city (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Karnak Temple Complex — ancient Egyptian temple complex (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Luxor Temple — ancient Egyptian tem (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Deir el-Bahari — archaeological site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Ramesseum — memorial temple of Ramesses II (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Deir el-Medina — ancient Egyptian village in the Valley of the Kings (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Merneptah Stele — memorial plaque by Merneptah who ruled Egypt between 1213 and 1203 BC (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Medinet Habu — archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile opposite the modern city of Luxor, Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Luxor Museum — egyptological museum in Luxor, Egypt (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Mortuary Temple of Seti I — building in Qurna, Theban Necropolis in Upper Egypt, across the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor (Thebes) (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Malkata — Archaeological site of Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Dra' Abu el-Naga — village and archaeological site of Draʿ Abu el-Naga, Luxor West Bank, Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Aten — archeological site (visit ≈ 60 min)
- El-Assasif — ancient necropolis in Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Precinct of Amun-Re — building in Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- El-Tarif — village and archaeological site in Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- TT320 — ancient Egyptian tomb (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III — temple of Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Sheikh Abd el-Qurna — Ancient Egypt necropolis (visit ≈ 60 min)
- El-Khokha — Necropolis of ancient Thebes, Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Temple of Khonsu — Egyptian temple in Karnak, Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Qurnet Murai — settlement and archaeological site at the Luxor West Bank (visit ≈ 60 min)
- TT100 — ancient Egyptian tomb (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Precinct of Mut — temple in Karnak, near Thebes, Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- The King’s Festivities Road — archaeological site in Luxor, Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
- TT319 — ancient Egyptian tomb (visit ≈ 60 min)
- TT8 — ancient Egyptian tomb (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Botanical garden of Thutmosis III — architectural structure (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Red Chapel of Hatshepsut — religious site in Egypt, made by the pharaoh Hatshepsut (visit ≈ 30 min)
- TT81 — ancient Egyptian tomb of the architect Ineni in the Theban necropolis, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Egypt (visit ≈ 60 min)
2-day Luxor walking itinerary
Starting point: East Bank / Corniche. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 7.7 km · 10,400 steps · 1 h 43 min on the way): Luxor Temple → Luxor Museum → Temple of Khonsu → Precinct of Amun-Re → Karnak Temple Complex → Botanical garden of Thutmosis III
- Day 2 (≈ 5.3 km · 7,120 steps · 1 h 10 min on the way): Precinct of Mut → The King’s Festivities Road
Where to stay in Luxor
- East Bank / Corniche: Near Luxor and Karnak temples, the station and restaurants.
- Karnak: Quieter, next to the great temple complex.
- West Bank: A village feel, close to the Valley of the Kings and temples.
Getting from the airport to Luxor
- Luxor (LXR): Taxi ≈ 20 min
Getting around
Walk or take taxis on the East Bank; cross to the West Bank by local ferry or motorboat. Agree the fare before boarding.
Classic places to eat
- Sofra: Home-style Egyptian dishes in an old house.
- Al-Sahaby Lane: Tagines and kebabs on a rooftop terrace.
- 1886 Restaurant: A classic dinner in the historic Winter Palace hotel.
Romantic views
- Luxor Temple (Night): Columns and statues lit up after dark.
- Nile Corniche (Sunset): Feluccas on the Nile and views to the West Bank.
- Winter Palace Garden (Evening): The palm garden of the historic hotel.
Good to know before visiting Luxor
- Fine: Photographing military sites, police, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
- Fine: Bringing a drone without a permit is banned; it will be confiscated at the airport.
- Fine: Drug offences carry very severe penalties.
- Fine: Exporting antiquities and taking coral or shells from the Red Sea are banned.
- Warning: Insulting religion or state institutions can be prosecuted.
- Warning: Same-sex relations can be prosecuted under morality laws; check official travel advice.
- Emergency: police 122, ambulance 123, fire 180
- Plugs: C/F, 220V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: Tipping (baksheesh) is expected everywhere: 10–15% in restaurants, small notes for services.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Egypt, Wikivoyage — Egypt, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Luxor travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Luxor?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Luxor?
- Highlights: Thebes, Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, Deir el-Bahari and Ramesseum. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Luxor?
- East Bank / Corniche: Near Luxor and Karnak temples, the station and restaurants. Other options: Karnak and West Bank.
- How do you get from the airport to Luxor city centre?
- Luxor (LXR): Taxi ≈ 20 min
- How do you get around Luxor?
- Walk or take taxis on the East Bank; cross to the West Bank by local ferry or motorboat. Agree the fare before boarding.
- What is the emergency number in Luxor?
- Emergency: police 122, ambulance 123, fire 180.
- Do you tip in Luxor?
- Tipping (baksheesh) is expected everywhere: 10–15% in restaurants, small notes for services.
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