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Luxor Temple
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Luxor Temple, on the east bank of the Nile, was built primarily by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II. Unlike other temples, it is not dedicated to a god but was a center for the Opet Festival, celebrating the pharaoh's divine power. Visitors enter through a massive pylon flanked by Ramesses II's statues and obelisks, then walk into a courtyard with papyrus-shaped columns. The temple is beautifully lit after sunset, making it a magical evening visit.
Don't miss
- Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, a 2.7 km processional way connecting Luxor Temple to Karnak.
- See the colossal statues of Ramesses II at the entrance pylon.
- Visit the Roman-era chapel inside the temple, built over earlier pharaonic structures.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Luxor Temple
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inLuxor Half Day Tour : Karnak & Luxor Temples4.7★ · 20 travelers4–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$8 per personSee dates →
Best full dayLuxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour4.8★ · 1,068 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$110 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Half Day Luxor East Bank Tour:Karnak Temple &Luxor Temple5★ · 15 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$9 per personSee dates →More attractions in Luxor
