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Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

3 days in Luxor

An open-air museum of temples and pharaonic tombs. Here's how to spend 3 days in Luxor: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Luxor trip is January, March and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 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 approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egypt
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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Day 3

09:00
Mummification Museum~$15
The Mummification Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor, Upper Egypt. It is dedicated to the art of Ancient Egyptian mummification.
12:30
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
16:00
Precinct of Mut
The Precinct of Mut is an Ancient Egyptian temple compound located in the present city of Luxor, on the east bank of the Nile in South Karnak. The compound is one of the four key a

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What 3 days in Luxor costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

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

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3 days in Luxor: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Luxor?+

3 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 3 days in Luxor cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 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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