Luxor Day Trips 2025-2026

Visiting Luxor is an unmissable opportunity for lovers of monuments and history. You can learn more about Egyptian history and civilization while visiting ancient Egyptian temples and tombs such as the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Luxor Temple, the Karnak Temple, and many others.

Private cars, metro, trains, and waterways transportation in the Nile and Lake Nasser, as well as vessels in Egypt ports, are widely available and often a convenient way to travel. There is also another type of air travel: easy and quick travel via Cairo International Airport, which is more expensive than land transportation.  
 

Even though Luxor Temple is smaller than Karnak Temple, it has a history that includes different time periods, like when the Pharaohs ruled, the Romans were in charge, and even when Christians and Muslims were there. That's why it's a really interesting place to visit!

The temple was built during Egypt's New Kingdom, around 1400 BCE.

 

Tour of Luxor's tourist attractions
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Queens
Habu city
Karnak Temple (Temple of Amun)
Luxor Museum
Statues of Memnon
Deir el-Bahri Temple
Ramesseum Funerary Temple

During your visit to Luxor, you will be able to visit all the temples and see the unique monuments on the east and west banks of the Nile River. You will be amazed by the amazingly beautiful temples in Luxor.
 

Prior to entry, citizens of North American countries must obtain a visa. Typically, a 30-day visa will be issued. It is also possible to obtain a visa upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. A valid passport is required. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after you plan to depart Egypt.
 

The Sinai Peninsula, the Western Desert, the White Desert, and regions close to Cairo and Hurghada are a few of Egypt's most well-liked locations for desert safaris.

Luxor, often referred to as the "world's greatest open-air museum," is brimming with historical and archaeological treasures. Here are some of the main attractions you can visit during day tours in Luxor:

• Karnak Temple Complex
•     Luxor Temple.
• Valley of the Kings.
• Valley of the Queens
•     Hatshepsut's Temple.
• Colossi of Memnon
•     Medinet Habu.
•     Luxor Museum.

The Egyptian Pound is the official currency of Egypt. Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, and upscale shops. Additionally, you can find ATMs located at hotels and major banks where you can withdraw local currency.

Luxor, also known as the "world's greatest open-air museum," is well-known for its historical sites pertaining to ancient Egypt. Known for the famous temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak, as well as the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, it served as the capital of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom era.

It's recommended to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes as you'll be walking and exploring archaeological sites.

Banana Island is a special neighborhood because it looks like a banana! The houses and streets are arranged in a way that makes the island look long and thin, just like the shape of a banana. That's why it's called Banana Island.
 

Fly to Luxor for the day and explore the city's most iconic sites. Spend time in the Temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
 

 You are not required to wear as modestly in the tourist regions of Luxor and Aswan as you may in the more residential areas of these cities. For instance, you might wear shorts and a sleeveless top when visiting the Philae Temple in Aswan.