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Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

2 days in Luxor

An open-air museum of temples and pharaonic tombs. Here's how to spend 2 days in Luxor: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Luxor trip is January, March and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
January, March, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 2 days Luxor itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Local food tour of Luxor~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Luxor.
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.

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What 2 days in Luxor costs

What this trip costs

$750
Flights$45060%
Stay$598%
Activities$8511%
Food$7810%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$263%
$375/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Luxor: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Luxor?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Luxor without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Luxor?+

Start with Local food tour of Luxor, Central market & street-food lunch and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Luxor cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $260 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Luxor?+

The best months to visit Luxor are January, March, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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