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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Luxor [2025]
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Luxor Temple
4.6
/5
241 reviews
9.1
Based on 4,706 reviews
East bank | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1362501, Egypt
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Featured in 2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions
Highlights:
Ramses II statue & stroll
Opet Festival: Ancient Egyptian culture
Saved by 126 users33% positive reviews
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Luxor Temple 🏛️ – The Living Legacy of Ancient Thebes is a mesmerizing testament to Egypt’s rich history. ✨ Located in the heart of Luxor, this temple was a center of religious and political life for millennia. Its grand pylons, towering statues, and intricately carved walls tell stories of pharaohs, gods, and ancient ceremonies. 🌞 Visiting at sunrise or sunset enhances the magic, as the temple glows in golden light. 🌟 Walking through its majestic halls, you can feel the spirit of Thebes come alive. Luxor Temple is not just a site—it’s an unforgettable journey into the grandeur of ancient Egypt. 🏺
Luxor Temple is a must-visit for anyone exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders — a remarkably preserved open-air site in the heart of Luxor that reflects over 3,000 years of history. From the towering statues of Ramesses II to the Colonnade of Amenhotep III and the still-functioning Abu Haggag Mosque built atop the ruins, every corner blends ancient power with timeless beauty. 🎫Entry is 500 EGP (payable by card), and it’s best to arrive before the midday heat. If you're flying in from Cairo, a same-day trip is completely doable. 🚕Uber from the airport costs around 60–70 EGP, but taxis are more reliable when heading back — expect to pay 80–100 EGP. Plan for at least an hour to explore, wear comfortable shoes, and don’t miss the Avenue of Sphinxes at sunset.
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Karnak
4.6
/5
519 reviews
8.8
Based on 7,950 reviews
East bank | 3.9 km from downtown
Phone +20222617304
Address: Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
21-foot pillar holds 100 people
Stroll 134 giant columns' hall
Saved by 118 users132 positive reviews
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Karnak Temple Complex 🏛️ in Luxor is one of the most awe-inspiring monuments of ancient Egypt, dedicated to the powerful god Amun and other deities. ✨ Stretching over vast grounds, it’s the largest religious complex ever built, filled with towering columns, giant statues, and intricately carved walls that tell stories of pharaohs and gods. 🌞 The Hypostyle Hall, with its forest of massive columns, leaves every visitor speechless. 🌟 Walking through Karnak feels like traveling back thousands of years, surrounded by history, spirituality, and grandeur. Truly a must-visit destination that showcases the unmatched glory of ancient Egyptian civilization. 🏺
It is well worth a visit. The Karnak Temple is probably the largest existing temple in Egypt, at least the largest open-air one. It is well worth a visit to feel the imposing manner of the huge stone pillars.
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Mummification Museum
4.4
/5
43 reviews
6.7
Based on 232 reviews
East bank | 1.7 km from downtown
Address: ش Kornish Al Nile, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1362501, Egypt
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 hour
Highlights:
Modern Mummy Exhibit by Nile
Modern art & mummy-making explanation
26% positive reviews
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It is relatively small in scale. It is said that there are animal mummies inside. I thought they were large-scale mummies, but in fact, they are not. The scale is far different from that of the Ebo Mummy Museum. This is just child's play and you can completely avoid coming.
It's average. The museum is very small, and the collections are pitifully small. There's basically nothing to see. It's a very boring attraction. I don't recommend it. You'll regret it if you come here.
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Luxor Museum
4.5
/5
75 reviews
5.3
Based on 1,613 reviews
East bank | 2.3 km from downtown
Phone +20952370569
Address: Kornish Al Nile, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1362503, Egypt
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Innovative lighting & corridor display
Karnak & Luxor Temples view
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The Luxor Museum is very magnificent. It is a great place to enjoy the scenery. The museum is also a very large venue. The building area of these places is very good.
[Scenery] The scenery here is very lovely
[Fun] Very interesting
Luxor Museum is a famous natural and historical museum in Luxor. Couples will definitely like it here. The price is not high, and the two mummies are worth visiting this museum. Obviously, it is not as big as the museum in Cairo, and there are obviously fewer exhibits, but the display and the whole atmosphere of this place are very good.
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5
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Karnak Open Air Museum
4.7
/5
27 reviews
5.1
Based on 349 reviews
East bank | 4.1 km from downtown
Address: Karnak, الكرنك،، Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 hour
Highlights:
The fantastical world of the Luxor Temple night show
Watch the sunrise over ancient ruins from a hot air balloon
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The world's largest open-air museum - the glory created by ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. Wherever you go, there are ancient monuments. There is a heavy sense of history here. The Valley of the Kings, where 40 pharaohs are buried, is a place to walk around. There are many ancient monuments scattered on the streets, and there are also super cute kittens.
It is dedicated to the sun god Amon and was an important place for sacrifices in ancient times. Like an ancient city, it exudes the breath of history. The two rows of rams stand respectfully like the guardian of gods.
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Avenue of the Rams
4.8
/5
12 reviews
4.8
East bank | 3.9 km from downtown
Phone +2010 09565690
Address: Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 hour
Highlights:
Reenact ancient Opet festival annually
Mystical & spectacular night lights
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The Sphinx Avenue in Luxor is an important commercial avenue in the ancient city of Luxor. There are some ancient buildings on both sides of the road, and there are many shops on the first floor of the buildings, including restaurants and many handicraft shops. It is the most worthwhile place to shop in Luxor, you can come and have a look.
[Egypt & Luxor] Sleep until you wake up naturally, and walk to the Luxor Temple opposite. After visiting the temple, continue to have milkshakes at McDonald's opposite [cover face]. This trip to Egypt, you must drink enough milkshakes [struggle][struggle][struggle]. Come out of McDonald's and take a horse [grin], and continue walking to the next temple. Introducing Sphinx Avenue Sphinx Avenue extends from Luxor Temple to Karnak Temple, three or four kilometers away. The two sides of this road were originally covered with stone statues of sphinxes. Now we can still see this avenue, but there are very few sphinx statues on both sides. Despite this, we can still feel the greatness of ancient Egyptian civilization! On the way back, the carriage driver took us to the market for a short stroll to experience the city life of the Egyptian people. [grin][grin][grin]
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Luxor Sound and Light Show
4.5
/5
12 reviews
4.6
Based on 762 reviews
East bank | 2.6 km from downtown
Phone +201091018030
Address: Karnak Temple, Luxor 0095, Egypt
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–1.5 hours
Highlights:
Ancient Egypt light & sound show
Night light show at Luxor
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In addition to watching the temples in Luxor during the day, there are also wonderful sound and light shows at night. This experience is different from the daytime visit, including the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple. The images of the temple's towers and statues appear very mysterious and unfathomable in the sound and light under the night sky. The sound and light show is accompanied by explanations, which are arranged according to the sound and light images, introducing the history, culture, religious activities, etc. of ancient Egypt.
Look at the time of arrival. If you visit directly during the day, it will be late, so you can watch the sound and light show. When visiting the Egyptian Temple of Gada, you must listen to the explanation, otherwise it will feel the same. Watching the sound and light show is more about listening to the explanation to understand the history of the time.
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