Luxor in 2 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Royal tombs and the west bank

Keep the day on one bank, with tombs in the morning, a long lunch break and a smaller temple visit afterward.

1
8:00 AMValley of the KingsChoose the tombs included in your ticket and allow about two hours. Extra-ticket tombs need more time as well as separate admission.About 2 hours 15 min here
Other nationalities, adult: EGP 750 (about $14) · Egyptian adult: EGP 60 (about $1) · Selected tombs require additional tickets
Official fees: Egypt Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Car to Hatshepsut, about 20 min
2
10:30 AMOptionalTemple of HatshepsutExplore the terraces beneath the cliffs, taking the steps slowly; skip this exposed stop if the heat is already tiring.About 1 hour 30 min here
Other nationalities, adult: EGP 440 (about $8) · Egyptian adult: EGP 40 (about $1) · Exposed terraces and steps
Official fees: Egypt Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Car to Al-Gezira, about 25 min
3
12:30 PMAl-Gezira west-bank diningHave lunch near the river and take a long shaded break. Arrange your driver to return for the afternoon temple visit.About 2 hours 15 min here
Pay as you go; confirm your chosen kitchen is open
Car to Medinet Habu, about 20 min
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3:00 PMOptionalMedinet HabuLook closely at the temple reliefs. In hot weather, skip this optional visit and keep the longer afternoon rest.About 1 hour 15 min here
Other nationalities, adult: EGP 220 (about $4) · Egyptian adult: EGP 20 (about $1) · Allow time for the temple courts
Official fees: Egypt Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Car to the Colossi of Memnon, about 10 min
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4:30 PMColossi of MemnonMake a brief roadside stop to see the seated statues; this plan does not include entry into the restoration area.About 1 hour 45 min here
Roadside exterior view
Car to Al-Gezira, about 15 min
6
6:30 PMAl-Gezira west-bank diningHave dinner on the west bank before returning to your lodging; agree a return boat or driver in advance if staying across the river.
Pay as you go; confirm your chosen kitchen is open

Before you go

Leave arrival timeDay 1 assumes you slept in the city the night before. Move its morning visits to another day after a late flight or train.
Carry identificationBring the identification required for your ticket category, plus a payment card and some cash for small purchases.
Agree the journeyConfirm the destination, waiting time and total before a private car or boat trip. Keep your return pickup clear.
Respect photography rulesAsk before photographing people and follow site signs about cameras, flash and restricted areas.
Keep banks togetherArrange the west-bank day as one outing. A ferry crossing still needs local transport to the scattered tomb and temple entrances.
Check museum sessionsLuxor Museum closes between its morning and evening sessions. Keep the morning visit before lunch and recheck holiday hours.

Where to stay for this plan

Central East Bank is convenient for the second day and evening meals. Al-Gezira suits a west-bank base if you arrange the crossings for the east-bank day.

Hotels in Luxor

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