Day trip from Cairo, Cairo
Luxor (Overnight / Day Trip by Train)
Ancient Thebes (modern Luxor) is home to the greatest concentration of ancient Egyptian monuments on Earth, often called the world's greatest open-air museum. The East Bank holds Karnak Temple (the largest ancient religious complex in the world) and Luxor Temple, while the West Bank encompasses the Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun's tomb), Hatshepsut's temple, the Valley of the Queens, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Location
25.6872, 32.6396 — View on map
Highlights
- Karnak Temple Complex
- Luxor Temple (illuminated at night)
- Valley of the Kings (Tomb of Tutankhamun, Ramesses II, Seti I)
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
- Valley of the Queens
- Colossi of Memnon
- Felucca ride on the Nile at sunset in Luxor
Tips
- A minimum of 2 nights is strongly recommended to see Luxor properly
- Book the sleeper train ('Abela Egypt' 1st class) well in advance, especially Oct–Mar
- Hire a licensed Egyptologist guide for at least one day
- Combine with Aswan for a classic Nile itinerary