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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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Day 1

09:00
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
12:30
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 around 1400 BC. In Egyptian it was k
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Luxor~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
Luxor Museum
Luxor Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor, Egypt. It stands on the corniche, overlooking the east bank of the River Nile.

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What 2 days in Luxor costs

What this trip costs

$712
Flights$45063%
Stay$598%
Activities$477%
Food$7811%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$264%
$356/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 Abu Haggag Mosque, Luxor Temple 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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