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Luxor Travel Facts
Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom (1570-1069 BCE). The Nile splits the city into two distinct halves: the East Bank, where the living worked and worshipped at Karnak and Luxor Temple, and the West Bank, where the dead were buried in the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and dozens of mortuary temples.
Luxor International Airport (LXR) handles direct flights from Cairo and many European cities. The compact downtown corniche stretches along the Nile near Luxor Temple, and ferries cross to the West Bank in under 10 minutes. Most visitors spend 2-3 days here, often combining Luxor with Aswan and a Nile cruise.
Country
Egypt
Region
Luxor Governorate, Upper Egypt
Population
~510,000
Elevation
76 m above sea level
Time Zone
EET (UTC+2)
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Language
Arabic (English in tourist areas)
Nearest Airport
Luxor International (LXR)
Airport to City Centre
6 km, 15 min by taxi
Typical Cost Level
Budget
Transport Pass
Luxor Pass (Premium ~USD 200), covers all monuments
Spring (Mar-May)
20-35°C, dry
Summer (Jun-Aug)
27-42°C, extreme heat
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
22-35°C, pleasant
Winter (Dec-Feb)
10-24°C, peak season
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Luxor Destination FAQ
November to March is the only sensible window for serious sightseeing. Daytime highs sit at 22-28°C, ideal for the Valley of the Kings and the desert temples. Summer in Luxor is brutal, with shade temperatures regularly hitting 42°C and tomb interiors becoming uncomfortable by mid-morning.
Take a metered taxi or pre-booked hotel transfer. Luxor International (LXR) is only 6 km east of the city centre, with taxi rides costing EGP 150-250 and taking around 15 minutes. Cruise passengers usually have transfers included to their docked Nile boats.
Two to three days is ideal. One full day for the East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple), one for the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon), and a half day for the Luxor and Mummification Museums. Add a hot air balloon morning if you can spare an extra dawn.
Hire a private driver for half or full days. Public transport between sites is limited and the Theban Necropolis sites are spread across 10 km on the West Bank. A driver costs USD 25-50 per day, far more efficient than negotiating individual taxi fares at each tomb.
Yes, if you are visiting more than four major sites. The Premium Luxor Pass (around USD 200) covers every monument including Nefertari and Seti I tombs, which alone cost over USD 100 in individual tickets. The Standard Pass (USD 100) excludes those two and works for shorter visits.
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