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Luxor

A contemporary city in southern Egypt, Luxor is the capital of the Luxor Governorate and home to the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Waset.

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Things To See & Do

Karnak

Karnak

Old Temple Complex
In Arabic, Karnak means fortified village. This is a complex comprising corroded shrines, chapels, towers and other structures. It includes Karnak Open Air Museum, the second most visited site in Egypt.

1-3 hours

Suggested Time

Ramesseum

Ramesseum

Memorial Temple of Ramesses II
In the Theban necropolis, near Nile, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II has its roots in the 13th century BC, and portrays scenes of his campaign against Dapur.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Sprawling Shrines atop Cliifs
Also known by the name of Djeser-Djeseru, this temple was built for Pharaoh Hatshepsut from the 18th dynasty, below the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the western banks of Nile.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings

The Pharaoh Catacombs
Also identified as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, the construction in this area is over 500 years old, dating back to the 16th and 11th centuries BC. KV62 is the most famous tomb here, belonging to Tutankhamun.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Tombs of the Nobles

Tombs of the Nobles

Ancient Landmark
This iconic site lies on the slopes across Ramesseum, and has more than four hundred graves of the sophisticated upper class from the sixth dynasty till the Graeco-Roman period.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Valley of the Queens

Valley of the Queens

Historical Tomb Site
Wives of the pharaohs were buried at this site which was also known by the name of Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning the place of splendour. It is located besides River Nile.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Luxor

Ideal Winter Destination

  • DEC-FEB

    Peak Season

  • OCT-NOV

    Moderate Season

  • MAY-SEP

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Hordes of tourists and high prices
  • Things You'll Love:Cool weather and lack of humidity

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

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Coptic ChristmasJanuary

West Bank MarathonJanuary

Luxor African Film FestivalMarch

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