TravPa

Things to do in Luxor

Explore Karnak and Luxor Temple beside the Nile, then cross to royal tombs and terraced temples on the west bank.

Ticket and tour links search Tiqets in a new tab. TravPa earns a commission if you book; your price stays the same.

Food

Al-Gezira west-bank dining

The riverside village has guesthouse dining rooms and restaurants near the west-bank landing.Entry: Pay as you go; confirm your chosen kitchen is open
Food

Central Luxor Corniche dining

The central riverfront provides a base for a meal and a short walk beside the Nile.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Colossi of Memnon

Two seated statues of Amenhotep III stand beside the remains of his funerary temple.Entry: Roadside exterior viewSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Temple

Karnak Temple

A 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.Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Museum

Luxor Museum

A 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.Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Market

Luxor Souk

Central shopping lanes sell souvenirs and everyday goods near Luxor Temple.Entry: Pay as you go
Temple

Luxor Temple

A 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.Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Luxor Temple and souk dining streets

The streets north of Luxor Temple have cafes and rooftop dining overlooking the central area.Entry: Pay as you go
Temple

Medinet Habu

The 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.Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Temple

Temple of Hatshepsut

A 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.Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Valley of the Kings

Royal 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.Search tickets and tours on Tiqets

See them in a day-by-day plan