Luxor travel guide
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Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Luxor travel guide

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An open-air museum of temples and pharaonic tombs. The best time to visit Luxor is January, March, November and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, March, November
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Luxor

The best time to visit Luxor is January, March, November and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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23°
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28°
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31°
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33°
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35°
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36°
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32°
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29°
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24°
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18°
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Top things to do in Luxor

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Abu Haggag Mosque
Abu Haggag Mosque
The Abu Haggag Mosque is a mosque in Luxor, in the Luxor Governorate of Egypt. The mosque contains the tomb of Sheikh Yusuf Abu al-Haggag, after whom the mosque is named. The mosqu
Free · 1h
Luxor
Luxor
Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt. Luxor had a population of 284,952 in 2023, with an area of 43.0 km2 (16.6 sq mi) and is the capital of the Luxor Governorate. Nicknamed the City of
~$5 · 1.5h
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Mummification Museum
The Mummification Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor, Upper Egypt. It is dedicated to the art of Ancient Egyptian mummification.
~$15 · 2h
Avenue of Sphinxes
Avenue of Sphinxes
Avenue of Sphinxes or The King's Festivities Road, also known as Rams Road, is a 2.7 km (1.7 mi) long avenue (dromos) which connects Karnak Temple with Luxor Temple having been unc
Free · 1h

Nature & outdoors

Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple
The Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egypt
Free · 2h
Winter Palace Hotel
Winter Palace Hotel
The Winter Palace Hotel, also known as the Old Winter Palace Hotel, is a historic British colonial-era 5-star luxury resort hotel located on the banks of the River Nile in Luxor, E
Free · 2h
Luxor Museum
Luxor Museum
Luxor Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor, Egypt. It stands on the corniche, overlooking the east bank of the River Nile.
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Luxor
Taste the signature dishes of Luxor.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Luxor itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Abu Haggag Mosque12:30 · Luxor Temple16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Luxor12:30 · Winter Palace Hotel16:00 · Luxor Museum
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Day 3
09:00 · Mummification Museum12:30 · Avenue of Sphinxes16:00 · Precinct of Mut

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Luxor travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Luxor?+

The best months to visit Luxor are January, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Luxor?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Luxor, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Luxor expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Luxor (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Luxor?+

Popular highlights include Abu Haggag Mosque, Luxor, Mummification Museum and Avenue of Sphinxes. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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