Luxor Tours & Things to Do 2026
The world's greatest open-air museum — Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut's temple.
Ancient Thebes. No other city on earth packs this much pharaonic history into walking distance — temples on the East Bank, royal tombs on the West Bank, and the Nile quietly running between three thousand years of it all.
Available Trips
Luxor Horse Carriage Sunset Ride
A traditional horse-drawn carriage ride along the Corniche as the sun sets over the Nile.
From
$18
Tombs of the Nobles & Deir el-Medina Tour
The intimate, brightly painted tombs of the artisans who built the Valley of the Kings.
From
$55
Esna Temple Day Trip from Luxor
A recently uncovered, vividly painted temple south of Luxor, still being restored.
From
$45
Luxor Museum & Mummification Museum Tour
Two compact, excellent museums covering artifacts and the science of mummification.
From
$30
Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show
Walk through the illuminated Karnak Temple complex at night as its history is narrated around you.
From
$25
Dendera Temple Day Trip from Luxor
One of Egypt's best-preserved temples, dedicated to Hathor, with its famous astronomical ceiling.
From
$60
Luxor West Bank Bike Tour
Cycle through West Bank villages and farmland between temple stops, away from the tour-bus crowds.
From
$35
Luxor Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment
An evening felucca-style dinner cruise on the Nile with a buffet and folkloric show.
From
$40
Luxor Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight
Float over the Valley of the Kings and the Nile at sunrise.
From
$95
Luxor East & West Bank Day Tour
Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut's temple in one guided day.
From
$70
Why Visit Luxor?
- Explore the Karnak Temple complex
- Descend into royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Watch sunrise from a hot air balloon
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut
Travel Tips
- Start tomb visits early to avoid midday heat
- Balloon flights need booking a day ahead and depend on weather
- Comfortable shoes — there's a lot of walking on uneven ground