Culture · Africa
Luxor
Egypt
Ancient Thebes, on the Nile in southern Egypt. See Karnak and Luxor temples on the east bank and the Valley of the Kings on the west. Winter is the comfortable season.
Best time to visit Luxor
The best time to visit Luxor is October to March.
Quick facts
- Trip type
- Culture
- Region
- Africa
- Budget
- $$ (moderately priced)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+2 in January)
- Coordinates
- 25°41′N 32°38′E
Facts last checked 2 Oct 2026. Sources: en.wikipedia.org.
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When is the best time to visit Luxor?
The best time to visit Luxor is October to March.
How expensive is Luxor?
Luxor is moderately priced: $$ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (expensive).
What is Luxor known for?
Luxor is known for Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Nile cruises. Ancient Thebes, on the Nile in southern Egypt. See Karnak and Luxor temples on the east bank and the Valley of the Kings on the west. Winter is the comfortable season.
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