Luxor Holidays
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Luxor is a quite stunning city, a place that traces its illustrious heritage back through 4000 years of rich history. Along with the southern temple of Abu Simbel and the Pyramids at Giza, the west bank of the Nile in Luxor is one of the most important sites in Pharaonic Egypt. Here you’ll find the valley of the kings – a vast necropolis including – amongst many other marvels – the tomb of Tutankhamen . Also on the West Bank is the Valley of the Queens and the Colossi of Memnon – subject of the famous poem by Shelley.
Within the town of Luxor itself, you’ll find the vast temple of Luxor with its monumental statue to Ramesses II and the Temple of Karnak. There are good opportunities for onward travel in Luxor. The beautiful temple of Dendera is an hour’s drive to the north and can be combined with a visit to the temple of Seti in Abydos. Many visitors combine a trip to Luxor with a cruise on the Nile to Aswan, a simply unforgettable experience. Luxor boasts some fantastic accommodation, from international luxury hotels to charming, historic boutique establishments and offers plenty of opportunity for dining on Egyptian’s delicious indigenous cuisine.
The hub of ancient Egypt, Luxor is built and developed around its two temples Karnak and Luxor. Karnak, is the largest temple of its kind anywhere in Europe and its scale is typified by the enormous hypostyle with over 130 majestic columns that leave most of its visitors in complete awe. The West Bank houses the Theban necropolis where the people of ancient Thebes buried their dead. After thousands of years, these temples along with numerous other sites remain in superb preservation. Downtown Luxor is an eclectic blend of sights, sounds and smells and is the perfect place to immerse yourself into an authentic destination where you can truly experience life with the locals. Hotels in the area are as diverse as Luxor itself and offer a range of budget options to the most glamorous residences you could find, from boatels leisurely cruising the Nile to luxury palaces.
Luxor information
Currency Egyptian Pound
Language Arabic
Time Zone GMT+02:00
Avg. Flight Time 5h 20m
Peak Travel October-April
Price of a pint £2.20
Map of Luxor
More about Luxor
Best time for singles to visit Luxor
When you decide to visit Luxor is entirely dependant on how much heat you can stand! Visit in March and May and you’ll enjoy a lovely dry climate hovering around 25ºC. Brave it in June and you’ll experience daytime temperatures regularly reaching 40ºC. You will have the place to yourself though!
Best places for singles to visit in Luxor
Luxor is a great destination for single travellers. There are many tour companies operating in Luxor that offer group tours of the Valley of the Kings and its also possible to join felucca cruises on the Nile.
Reasons for singles to visit Luxor
Because Luxor is a fascinating place to visit whether you’re by yourself or with a big group of friends. There’s so much to see and do here that there’s never a dull moment!
Best time for couples to visit Luxor
For the ideal experience of Luxor, head out in the cooler spring months. Alternatively, book your trip for the autumn when the weather is just as pleasant and the tourist attractions are slightly less crowded. If you can avoid going during a European school holiday, you’re all the more likely to beat the crowds!
Best places for couples to visit in Luxor
There are many romantic experiences to be had in Luxor. Go for a sunset felucca cruise on the Nile or a hot air balloon ride. You could go on a camel ride through the Valley of the Kings or even join a cruise to Aswan. There are lots of excellent restaurants in Luxor and some really beautiful hotels to add that extra bit of luxury to your holiday.
Reasons for couples to visit Luxor
Because Luxor’s stunning riverside setting is a truly majestic sight. The palm fringed banks of the Nile and the enigmatic sands of the desert stretching out into the distance make this an alluring place. An impression which is only amplified by the monumental palaces and mysterious temples dotted around the town.
Best time for groups to visit Luxor
If you’re feeling up to it, you might like to visit Luxor in the middle of the Summer when the soaring temperatures scare off all but the hardiest visitors. However a day out in the dessert can be exhaustingly hot at this time of year and you might find the spring a bit more manageable.
Best places for groups to visit in Luxor
The stunning sites of the Luxor West Bank are not to be missed and nor are the temples in town. There isn’t much in the way of nightlife in Luxor which is a fairly conservative town though there is no shortage of restaurants which will serve alcoholic drinks with meals.
Reasons for groups to visit Luxor
Because Luxor is an utterly bewitching place and one not to be missed. It is also known as the ‘hassle capital of Egypt’ and you might appreciate the support of a friend or two when haggling over a souvenir in the market or trying to negotiate a taxi fare!
Best time for families to visit Luxor
Young children will really struggle with the heat in the heart of summer, especially if you’re planning on taking the coach tour out the Valley of the Kings – where you’ll walk around for a good few hours in scorching dessert heat! You could go in the Easter holidays though it’s also very pleasant around Christmas time and a good destination for...more
Best places for families to visit in Luxor
Take the kids out to the Valley of the Kings to see the Temple of Tutankhamen. The legend of Howard Carter is a staple of all children’s education! The temples of the East Bank are also a fascinating sight for children to see.
Reasons for families to visit Luxor
Because the legends of the Pharaohs and their extraordinary tombs are known to every school kid in the country. The Museum of Luxor offers the opportunity of seeing numerous sarcophagi and statues of Egyptian Gods.
Weather
Luxor has a very dry and hot desert climate. At night, the temperature can rocket down and you’ll be glad of a jumper if you’re out after dark! The ideal temperatures are in the spring months, between March and May when they are generally in the mid twenties. In the summer, daytime temperatures can get very high indeed. Although, this is a dry heat and so not...more
What to expect
Visitors to Luxor should expect an insight into the stunning 4000 year history of the Pharaonic city of Thebes. They can expect a richly educational experience with the opportunity of learning about aspects of the religious life, death rituals and cultural practices of the ancient Egyptians. There are too many temples, tombs and monuments to possibly see in one visit and...more
