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Luxor, Egypt

Things to Do in Luxor

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

Most booked tours and tickets in Luxor

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

4.94,551 reviews3h
Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

4.91,740 reviews8h
Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

4.81,732 reviews8h
Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

4.91,195 reviews3h
Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour

Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour

4.81,105 reviews8h
Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

4.9834 reviews7h
Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included

4.8689 reviews2h
4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

4.7644 reviews96h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Luxor's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Luxor

  1. 1Valley of the Kings
  2. 2Karnak Temple
  3. 3Luxor Temple
  4. 4Hot Air Balloon Rides
  5. 5Hatshepsut Temple
  6. 6Nile Felucca Rides
  • Walk in the Footsteps of Pharaohs: Enter the actual tombs in the Valley of the Kings, like KV62 (Tutankhamun) and the stunningly colorful KV9 (Ramses VI), and stand in the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple, the largest religious building ever constructed.
  • A Nile River Experience: The lifeblood of Egypt flows through Luxor. Take a traditional felucca sail at sunset, embark on a multi-day cruise to Aswan, or simply watch the constant flow of life and commerce from the Corniche.
  • Unparalleled Archaeological Density: Within a few square miles, find the Colossi of Memnon, the Ramesseum, Medinet Habu, the Valley of the Queens, and the Tombs of the Nobles—more ancient monuments than anywhere else on Earth.

Tickets and passes in Luxor

Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut

Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut

5.0298 reviews5h

Food and drink experiences in Luxor

Private Full-Day Tour in Luxor with Hotel Pick Up

Private Full-Day Tour in Luxor with Hotel Pick Up

5.038 reviews3h
Private Romantic Nile Felucca Sunset Dinner in Cairo

Private Romantic Nile Felucca Sunset Dinner in Cairo

5.037 reviews4h
Flavors of the Nile: An Authentic Culinary Journey

Flavors of the Nile: An Authentic Culinary Journey

5.028 reviews3h
Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple & king Tut Tomb

Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple & king Tut Tomb

4.925 reviews6h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Luxor

Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Pickup

Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Pickup

4.4803 reviews45m
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor

4.8732 reviews3h
One Package Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Luxor Full-Day Tour

One Package Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Luxor Full-Day Tour

4.6620 reviews7h

Hidden gems in Luxor

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Tomb of Nefertari (QV66) in the Valley of the Queens

The most spectacular tomb in Egypt, often called the 'Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt,' with breathtakingly vibrant paintings.

Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)

The massive memorial temple of Ramses the Great on the West Bank, famous for the fallen colossus that inspired Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias.'

Tombs of the Nobles (Sheikh Abd el-Qurna)

A collection of over 400 tombs belonging to high officials, viziers, and artisans, with vivid scenes of daily life, not just the afterlife.

Mummification Museum

A small but fascinating museum on the East Bank Corniche dedicated to the ancient art and science of mummification.

Deir el-Medina

The ancient village of the artisans who built and decorated the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

Day trips from Luxor

Dendera Temple Complex

1 hour by taxi or tour van

Home to the exceptionally well-preserved Temple of Hathor, one of Egypt's most complete cult temples. Its vibrant blue ceiling astronomica and hidden crypts are breathtaking.

Abydos

2.5 hours by taxi or tour van

One of ancient Egypt's most sacred sites, dedicated to Osiris. The Temple of Seti I here contains the famous 'Abydos King List,' a chronological carving of pharaohs.

Edfu Temple

2 hours by taxi or 1.5 hours as part of a Nile cruise stop

The incredibly intact Ptolemaic-era Temple of Horus, buried under sand for centuries. It's one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.

Plan your Luxor trip

Things to do in Luxor: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Luxor?+

Top sights include Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and Hot Air Balloon Rides. Away from the crowds, try Tomb of Nefertari (QV66) in the Valley of the Queens and Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II).

What are the most popular tours in Luxor?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included (4.9 stars, 4,551 reviews); Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples (4.9 stars, 1,740 reviews); Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor (4.8 stars, 1,732 reviews).

How much do tours in Luxor cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €8 and €208 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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