If you’re a history buff or simply someone who appreciates breathtaking architecture, Luxor is a must-visit destination. Known as the world’s greatest open-air museum, this Egyptian city boasts the stunning Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun was laid to rest. Stroll along the Nile, savor delicious local dishes like koshari, and soak up the vibrant culture. Luxor’s rich history and captivating sights offer an unforgettable experience for every traveler.
Luxor, Egypt
Top things to do in Luxor
16 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
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Luxor Museum
1,602 reviews
The Luxor Museum is one of Egypt's finest and most beautifully presented museums, a relatively compact, superbly curated collection of antiquities on the east bank of the Nile in Luxor (ancient Thebes).
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Gaddis & Co.
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Valley of the Kings
Over 60 pharaohs' tombs, including Tutankhamun's, carved into the Theban hillside on Luxor's west bank.
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Luxor Temple
An elegant temple complex on the Nile's east bank, built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, illuminated at night.
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Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut
A striking terraced temple carved into the cliffs, built for Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh.
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Valley of the Queens
A burial site for royal women and children, featuring the exquisite tomb of Queen Nefertari.
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Tomb of Tutankhamun
The Tomb of Tutankhamun is the famous burial site of the boy king, discovered nearly intact by Howard Carter in 1922, revealing treasures that captivate the world.
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Great Hypostyle Hall
A vast hall of 134 towering sandstone columns, part of the Karnak Temple complex.
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Tomb of Seti I
The Tomb of Seti I is one of the longest and most beautifully decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings, featuring intricate reliefs and a deep burial shaft.
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Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing 18 meters tall at the entrance to his once-grand mortuary temple.
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Medinet Habu
Medinet Habu is the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, famed for its exceptionally well-preserved reliefs depicting military campaigns and daily life.
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Deir el-Bahari
Deir el-Bahari is a complex of mortuary temples, most famously the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut, carved into the cliff face.
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Deir el-Medina
Deir el-Medina is the ancient village of the artisans who built the royal tombs, offering intimate insights into daily life in pharaonic Egypt.
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Mummification Museum
Showcases mummies and the tools, materials, and rituals of ancient Egyptian embalming.
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Tomb of Nefertari
Known as the 'Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt' for its brilliantly preserved wall paintings.
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Karnak
One of the largest temple complexes ever built, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, with a famous hypostyle hall.
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