- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 4,550
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo
Luxor sits in Egypt, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 4,550 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Egypt › Luxor
What to see in Luxor
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Temple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari)
3,034 tours & tickets
Tours of Temple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari)
Sample itineraries for Luxor
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Luxor
Luxor's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Luxor's most-visited sights
- MorningValley of the Kings3,894 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayKarnak Temple3,290 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonColossi of Memnon3,101 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book ahead4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air BalloonTakes about 4 days.
2 days in Luxor
Luxor's most-visited sights · More of Luxor's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Luxor's most-visited sights
- MorningValley of the Kings3,894 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayKarnak Temple3,290 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonColossi of Memnon3,101 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book ahead4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air BalloonTakes about 4 days.
- 2
Day 2
More of Luxor's top sights
- MorningTemple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari)3,034 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLuxor Temple2,653 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFull Day Tour to East and West Banks of LuxorTakes about 8 hours.
3 days in Luxor
Luxor's most-visited sights · More of Luxor's top sights · Day trip to Edfu
- 1
Day 1
Luxor's most-visited sights
- MorningValley of the Kings3,894 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayKarnak Temple3,290 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonColossi of Memnon3,101 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book ahead4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air BalloonTakes about 4 days.
- 2
Day 2
More of Luxor's top sights
- MorningTemple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari)3,034 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLuxor Temple2,653 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFull Day Tour to East and West Banks of LuxorTakes about 8 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Edfu
- Early startHead to EdfuAbout 84 km from Luxor — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Luxor
Luxor's most-visited sights · More of Luxor's top sights · Day trip to Edfu · More of Luxor's top sights · Day trip to Sohag
- 1
Day 1
Luxor's most-visited sights
- MorningValley of the Kings3,894 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayKarnak Temple3,290 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonColossi of Memnon3,101 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book ahead4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air BalloonTakes about 4 days.
- 2
Day 2
More of Luxor's top sights
- MorningTemple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari)3,034 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLuxor Temple2,653 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFull Day Tour to East and West Banks of LuxorTakes about 8 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Edfu
- Early startHead to EdfuAbout 84 km from Luxor — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Luxor's top sights
- MorningTemple of Horus (at Edfu)1,365 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMedinet Habu (Temple of Ramses III)420 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadAbu Simbel Private Full-Day Tour from AswanTakes about 9 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Sohag
- Early startHead to SohagAbout 135 km from Luxor — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Luxor
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4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon
4.7 (588)4 days
Experience Egypt’s ancient history with a Nile cruise. Journeying between Aswan and Luxor allows you to relax while soaking in the picturesque scenery of the Nile Valley. You'll also have the chance to visit legendary…
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Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor
4.8 (1,713)8h
Embark on a full-day adventure to uncover the treasures of Luxor's East and West Banks. Explore the monumental wonders that define Egypt's rich history. Discover the Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and…
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Abu Simbel Private Full-Day Tour from Aswan
4.9 (271)9h
it is a private TOUR with a professional EGYPTOLOGEST TOUR guide with a lot of knowledge about EGYPT nowadays local life and at the past in a very comfortable modern A.C car with a professional driver
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5 Day 4 Night - Deluxe Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan - Private Tour
4.9 (100)5 days
Enjoy a trip to the heart of Egypt, Enjoy beautiful Nile Valley scenery as you cruise down the Nile River, take the 5 star Deluxe cruise for 5-Day Nile River Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. It is the best way to see the…
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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup
4.9 (1,189)3h
Known as Egypt's open air museum, Luxor offers visitors the chance to experience the ancient world at its temples, monuments, and tombs. But few visitors get to see these historic sights from the sky. On this…
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Sunset Quad Bike Safari Tour in Luxor
4.8 (47)3h
Discover the unique desert, smell the breeze of civilization and have some fun with a little adventure. Take the opportunity to enjoy adventure safari tours in Luxor, by Quad Bike Safari ride, you will have the chance…
from $75 / personView details
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