Itineraries
Where to stay
Central East Bank suits temple walks, Al-Gezira puts you on the tombs side, and northern Karnak suits a less central base.
The areas: Central East Bank, Al-Gezira, West Bank, Karnak and northern East Bank.
Where to stay in Luxor: areas and adviceHotels in LuxorPlaces to see
All things to do in EgyptFoodAl-Gezira west-bank diningThe riverside village has guesthouse dining rooms and restaurants near the west-bank landing.Entry: Pay as you go; confirm your chosen kitchen is open
FoodCentral Luxor Corniche diningThe central riverfront provides a base for a meal and a short walk beside the Nile.Entry: Pay as you go
ViewpointColossi of MemnonTwo seated statues of Amenhotep III stand beside the remains of his funerary temple.Entry: Roadside exterior view
TempleKarnak TempleA large temple complex on the east bank contains courts, monumental columns and sacred precincts.Entry: Standard temple admission. Hours: Opens 6:00 AM; last entry 4:00 PM throughout the listed seasons.
TransportLuxor International AirportThe airport east of Luxor connects the city with domestic and international flights.Entry: Travel ticket required
MuseumLuxor MuseumA riverside museum displays sculpture and other objects from ancient Thebes and its surroundings.Entry: Morning and evening sessions; midday closure. Hours: Opens 9:00 AM; morning last entry noon in summer, 1:00 PM in winter and Ramadan. Reopens 5:00 PM.
TransportLuxor Railway StationLuxor station serves the Nile railway corridor between Cairo and Aswan.Entry: Travel ticket required
MarketLuxor SoukCentral shopping lanes sell souvenirs and everyday goods near Luxor Temple.Entry: Pay as you go
TempleLuxor TempleA monumental temple stands in central Luxor beside the Nile and the Avenue of Sphinxes.Entry: Evening visits available. Hours: Opens 6:00 AM; last entry 7:00 PM throughout the listed seasons.
FoodLuxor Temple and souk dining streetsThe streets north of Luxor Temple have cafes and rooftop dining overlooking the central area.Entry: Pay as you go
TempleMedinet HabuThe temple complex of Ramesses III has monumental gateways and carved wall scenes.Entry: Allow time for the temple courts. Hours: Opens 6:00 AM; last entry 5:00 PM in summer, 4:00 PM in winter and Ramadan.
TempleTemple of HatshepsutA terraced royal temple stands beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari.Entry: Exposed terraces and steps. Hours: Opens 6:00 AM; last entry 5:00 PM in summer, 4:00 PM in winter and Ramadan.
RuinsValley of the KingsRoyal tombs cut into desert hills preserve painted rooms on the west bank of Luxor.Entry: Selected tombs require additional tickets. Hours: Opens 6:00 AM; last entry 5:00 PM in summer, 4:00 PM in winter and Ramadan.