Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 40 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Full Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour With Egyptian Lunch
5.0· 292from €179
Full Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour With Egyptian Lunch — rated 5 from 292 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Aswan
Aswan is 245 km from Luxor, about 3h 24m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in LuxorA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure
5.0· 97from €5
Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure — rated 5 from 97 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
Afternoon
Private tour Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks
5.0· 86from €36
Private tour Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks — rated 5 from 86 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Karnak And Luxor Temples Private Tour
5.0· 77from €54
Karnak And Luxor Temples Private Tour — rated 5 from 77 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Luxor.
Tap a place for photos, opening hours and reviews
Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Full Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour With Egyptian Lunch
€179
Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure
€5
Private tour Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks
€36
Karnak And Luxor Temples Private Tour
€54
Queens Valley Hotel, Restaurants, Bars and Spa Luxor
from €33 / night
Malkata House - Boutique hotel and restaurant
from €147 / night
Amon Hotel
from €23 / night
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
from €166 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
very nice service
#maret, gina, mohammad All the staff were very kind and welcoming. I had a great stay at this hotel!
Fantastic
The room was perfect Magda who served us was very professional and had smiley face
Highly recommend
Memorable stay . Good breakfast and very kind staff in general especially the young ladies in the guest services...I highly recommend this hotel in Luxor