What to see in Luxor, Egypt: places, when to go and how to get there

What to see in Luxor

The places in and around Luxor, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 74, by what you come to do:

History: Botanical garden of Thutmosis III, Deir el-Shelwit, Chapelle Rouge, Festival Hall of Thutmose III, TT3, Precinct of Montu, TT69, TT192, Mortuary Temple of Merneptah, Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep II, Temple of Montu, Temple of Ptah, TT39, TT52, TT36, TT34, TT37, TT71, Mortuary Temple of Ay and Horemheb, TT196, TT27, TT414, TT25, Birket Habu, TT366, Mortuary Temple of Thutmose III, Temple of Opet, Chapel of the White Queen, Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep II, Mortuary Temple of Thutmose IV, Chapel of Wadjmose, Valley of the Rope, Valley of the Three Pits, Alabaster Chapel of Amenhotep I, Limestone Chapel of Hatshepsut in Karnak, Alabaster Chapel of Thutmosis III, Bab el Amara Gate, Cachette Court, Chapel of Kamutef, Chapel of Osiris Heqadjet in Karnak, Chapel of Osiris Neb ankh, Chapel of Osiris Wennefer Neb djefau, Column of Taharqa, Village du Repos, East exterior wall of the temple of Amun-Ra in Karnak, Eastern colonnade of Taharqa, Gateway of Nectanebo I, Imperial Cult Chapel, Middle Kingdom Courtyard, North exterior wall of the temple of Amun-Ra in Karnak, disembarkation site of the Karnak temple of Amun-Ra‎, Great Forecourt of Karnak, Meretseger's rock shrine, South exterior wall of the temple of Amun-Ra in Karnak, Kiosk of Taharqa, Temple Barque Chapel of Ramesses III, Temple of Amun at Karnak, Temple of Montu in Al Madamum, Temple of Ramses II, Chapel of Sety II at Karmak (Thebes), Temple of Taharqa, Mortuary Temple of Tausret, Temple of Amenhotep II in Karnak, Tomb of Amenhotep Huy (AT-28), Topos of Saint Mark, Treasury of Shabaka, tribune of the quay of Karnak, Wadi al Gharbi, Wadi Jabbanat al Qurud, Wadi Sikkat Taqat Zayid
Museums and art: Karnak Open Air Museum, Nut Art Store & Kaffee
Nature: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Temples: Deir el-Anba Bakhum

When to go to Luxor

The best time to visit Luxor is October to April; also possible: May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

JanBest time10:34
FebBest time11:08
MarBest time11:49
AprBest time12:37
MayPossible13:15
JunBetter not13:36
JulBetter not13:27
AugBetter not12:54
SepPossible12:09
OctBest time11:23
NovBest time10:43
DecBest time10:24

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. In January, 98 of the 98 places are at their best.

When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Luxor

The nearest main airport is Luxor International Airport (LXR, Luxor), 6.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Egypt, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Luxor?

The best known: Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Queens, Deir el-Bahari. In all, 98 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Luxor?

October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24.

How do you get to Luxor?

The nearest main airport is Luxor International Airport (LXR), 6.5 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Luxor as the destination and these 98 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Things to see in Luxor (Egypt): 98 places and when to go

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