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Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

5 days in Luxor

An open-air museum of temples and pharaonic tombs. Here's how to spend 5 days in Luxor: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Luxor trip is January, March and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
January, March, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Luxor itinerary, day by day

1

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.
2

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.
3

Day 3

09:00
Local food tour of Luxor~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Luxor.
12:30
Local food tour of Luxor~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Luxor.
16:00
Local food tour of Luxor~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Luxor.
4

Day 4

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.
5

Day 5

09:00
Local food tour of Luxor~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Luxor.
12:30
Local food tour of Luxor~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Luxor.
16:00
Local food tour of Luxor~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Luxor.

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What 5 days in Luxor costs

What this trip costs

$1,345
Flights$45033%
Stay$23417%
Activities$27120%
Food$19514%
Local transport$786%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$269/day

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

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5 days in Luxor: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Luxor?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Luxor, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Luxor cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 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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