Luxor is the world's greatest open-air museum — ancient Thebes, capital of Egypt for millennia and heartland of the pharaonic world. The Valley of the Kings on the west bank, the Karnak temple complex on the east, and colossal statues represent civilisation's most awe-inspiring achievements.
1.5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
October–March — cool and dry; summer temperatures exceed 40 °C
Top sights & experiences
- ⚰️ Valley of the Kings
- 🏛️ Karnak Temple Complex
- 🛶 Nile Felucca & West Bank
- 🗿 Colossi of Memnon
- 🎈 Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
- 🌮 Luxor Souq & Local Food
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