Historical Places in Luxor

A contemporary city in southern Egypt, Luxor is the capital of the Luxor Governorate and home to the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Waset.

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Things To See & Do

Ramesseum

Ramesseum

Memorial Temple of Ramesses II
In the Theban necropolis, near Nile, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II has its roots in the 13th century BC, and portrays scenes of his campaign against Dapur.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Sprawling Shrines atop Cliifs
Also known by the name of Djeser-Djeseru, this temple was built for Pharaoh Hatshepsut from the 18th dynasty, below the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the western banks of Nile.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Luxor

Ideal Winter Destination

  • DEC-FEB

    Peak Season

  • OCT-NOV

    Moderate Season

  • MAY-SEP

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Hordes of tourists and high prices
  • Things You'll Love:Cool weather and lack of humidity

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

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Coptic ChristmasJanuary

West Bank MarathonJanuary

Luxor African Film FestivalMarch

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Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor

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Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

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More about Historical Places in Luxor

Holiday on your mind? Luxor is an incredible tourist destination for International based travel. Know more about the destination before you plan a perfect trip there.

Top festivals celebrated here are Coptic Christmas, West Bank Marathon, Luxor African Film Festival, Luxor Spring Festival, Moulid of Abu el-Haggag and Ramadan in the months of January, January, March, April, Two weeks before the start of Ramadan and August respectively. You can visit during these months to enjoy the celebrations! Tourists like to travel to Luxor in December, January and February to enjoy hordes of tourists and high prices! Even October and November is a preferred time to visit as its a shoulder season offering lower temperatures and maybe rain for tourists. You can enjoy the best of both worlds during this time.

May, June, July, August and September is the off season for tourism in Luxor. Main things to do in Luxor are Karnak, Ramesseum and Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Tick all of these off your bucket list to make memories for lifetime. Have a safe trip!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Luxor

What are the best places to visit in Luxor?

Luxor has loads of places that you can visit on your vacation. Our recommendation of the best places to visit in Luxor include - Karnak, Ramesseum, and Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Apart from these, there are multiple other places to visit that you can explore if you are on a longer trip!

What are some of the best places to stay in Luxor?

Luxor has a large variety of resorts and stays that you can select from ranging from budget to luxurious stays. Some of the most popular places to stay in Luxor are MS Royal La Terrasse Cruise, Pavillon Winter Luxor and Villa Dream.

What are the best places to visit in Luxor?

The most loved attractions in Luxor are Karnak, Ramesseum and Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut.