Luxor
Egypt
- Safety rating
- 6.8/10
- Best time to visit
- October to March offers comfortable temperatures; summer is brutally hot, often exceeding 40°C by midday.
- Population
- 0.5M
Overview
Often called the world's greatest open-air museum, Luxor sits atop ancient Thebes on both banks of the Nile. Colossal temples, the tomb-riddled Valley of the Kings and dawn balloon flights over the desert make it the heart of pharaonic Egypt.
Top attractions
Explore Karnak and Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Getting around
Taxis, horse carriages (caleche) and ferries cross the river, while bicycles suit the quieter West Bank.