Holiday in Luxor
City in Egypt — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇬
Country
Egypt
Type
City
Best time to travel
October to March — pleasant temperatures for sightseeing (20-28°C). Summer is unbearably hot (45°C+).
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Flights via Cairo (about 6-7 hours with a layover). Alternatively, domestic flight from Hurghada (45 min.) or Nile cruise from Aswan.
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What makes Luxor special as a destination?
Luxor is the largest open-air museum in the world. The city on the Nile, built on the ruins of ancient Thebes, hosts such a wealth of temples, tombs, and monuments that one would need weeks to see everything. Here beats the cultural heart of Egypt — and the dimensions of the millennia-old structures take even experienced travelers' breath away. The Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile is the most famous necropolis in the world. Over 60 artistically decorated rock tombs were built for the pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Hatshepsut. The vibrant colors of the 3,000-year-old wall paintings are remarkably well preserved and tell of the afterlife beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. The Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex in Egypt and a monument to human ambition. The hypostyle hall with its 134 massive columns, each 23 meters high, is an overwhelming sight. The evening sound and light show bathes the temple in dramatic light and brings history to life. The Luxor Temple right on the banks of the Nile is spectacularly illuminated at night and offers one of the most photogenic motifs in Egypt. The Avenue of Sphinxes, which once connected Karnak and Luxor Temple, was reopened in 2021 after decades of excavation — a 2.7-kilometer-long grand avenue lined with hundreds of sphinxes. A ride on a traditional felucca on the Nile at sunset is one of the most romantic experiences in Egypt. The west bank with the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the tombs of the nobles offers at least another full day of discoveries. Luxor is also the starting or ending point for many Nile cruises between here and Aswan.
What are the top highlights in Luxor?
The top highlights in Luxor include Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple at Night, Hatshepsut Temple, Felucca on the Nile.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Valley of the Kings
Over 60 pharaonic tombs with colorful 3,000-year-old wall paintings
Karnak Temple
Largest temple complex in Egypt with the monumental hypostyle hall of 134 giant columns
Luxor Temple at Night
Spectacularly illuminated temple right on the banks of the Nile with the reopened Avenue of Sphinxes
Hatshepsut Temple
Unique terraced temple of the pharaoh Hatshepsut on the west bank, built into the rocks
Felucca on the Nile
Traditional sailboat at sunset on the Nile — pure Egyptian charm
Hotels in Luxor
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When is the best time to visit Luxor?
The best time to visit Luxor is October to March — pleasant temperatures for sightseeing (20-28°C). Summer is unbearably hot (45°C+).. 38-45°C, virtually no rain, very dry In winter: 15-28°C, sunny, perfect sightseeing weather
Recommended travel time
October to March — pleasant temperatures for sightseeing (20-28°C). Summer is unbearably hot (45°C+).
Summer
38-45°C, virtually no rain, very dry
Winter
15-28°C, sunny, perfect sightseeing weather
How much does a holiday in Luxor cost?
Budget travellers: 25-40€ (simple hotels, local food)/day, mid-range: /day, luxury: 150-350€ (Nile cruise, luxury hotel with Nile view)/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
25-40€ (simple hotels, local food)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
150-350€ (Nile cruise, luxury hotel with Nile view)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Luxor?
Flights via Cairo (about 6-7 hours with a layover). Alternatively, domestic flight from Hurghada (45 min.) or Nile cruise from Aswan.
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Luxor?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Start early: Be at the Valley of the Kings by 6 AM — then you will be there before the large tour groups and it is still cool enough.
Buy a combo ticket: There is a Luxor Pass ticket that provides access to almost all sites and is cheaper than individual tickets.
Bargain with carriage drivers: Horse-drawn carriages (Caleche) offer rides — agree on the price beforehand, maximum 100 EGP for short distances.
Observe photography restrictions: In some tombs in the Valley of the Kings, photography is prohibited or costs extra — buy a camera ticket in advance.
What should you eat in Luxor?
Typical specialities in Luxor: Koshari — Egypt's national dish: rice, lentils, and pasta with spicy tomato sauce and fried onions, Ta'amiya — Egyptian falafel made from fava beans instead of chickpeas — crispy on the outside, green on the inside, Mahshi — Grape leaves, zucchini, or peppers stuffed with rice in a spicy sauce, Fattah — Festive dish made of rice, bread, and meat in garlic-vinegar sauce, Hibiscus tea (Karkadeh) — Deep red drink made from hibiscus flowers — hot or cold, refreshingly tart.
These specialties you must try!
