Luxor the Ancient City

The History of Luxor

Luxor is a city located in Upper Egypt that is exactly on the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. It is considered to be the greatest open-air museum in the whole world because of its recherché touristic landmarks that attract tourists from around the world such as the gorgeous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and splendid Karnak Temple. Discover all info about Luxor city below:

• 1. Luxor Location
• 2. Luxor Facts
• 3. Luxor Climate
• 4. Best Time to Visit Luxor
• 5. Best Attractions of Luxor
• 6. Things to Do in Luxor

Where is Luxor Located?

Luxor is located on the east bank in the River Nile in southern Egypt, 25.70 latitudes, and 32.64 longitudes, at elevation 89 meters above sea level. It has a population of 422,407.

Interesting Facts About Luxor

Luxor was located in the site of Thebes, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt during the Modern kingdom and the magnificent city of Amun. Thebes was known as “The City of The Hundred Gates”, whose importance started with the 11th dynasty.

It played an important role in standing against the invading forces of Hyksos. This wonderful city was famous for its political, cultural, economic, and historical background. Unlocking this grand monumental capital alongside a comprehensive exploration of the north and east is seamlessly orchestrated through our expert-led 10 days cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada overland route, which masterfully balances these deep Theban histories with premium train connections, domestic flights, and an extended luxury Red Sea retreat.

The Climate of Luxor All Year-Round

Luxor has a hot climate just like the rest of Egypt. It has the most extreme temperature in comparison with other cities in Egypt that can rise above 40 Celsius in summer. Winter is often short and warm that makes winter the best time for visiting Luxor. Here are the average temperatures of Luxor along the year:

Note: All the degrees are up for a slight chance due to sudden unexpected changes in the climate.

Best Time to Visit Luxor

The best time to visit Luxor is in January, February, March, November, and December. The warmest month is June and the coolest is January. To make the most of your travel during these prime winter months, securing a 6 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Tour Package is highly recommended, as it allows you to combine the capital's pyramids with Upper Egypt’s finest monuments via convenient domestic flights.

Explore the Best Attractions of Luxor

• Karnak Temples: It has a large mix of temples, chapels, and other buildings in Egypt. Walking through this colossal complex of holy power and experiencing its architectural brilliance firsthand is a core highlight of our signature 10 Days Egypt Tour Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise, which perfectly unifies your historical exploration of Upper Egypt's river sanctuaries with a day trip to Alexandria and the wonders of Cairo via swift domestic flights.
• Hatshepsut Temple: The temple is an ancient example of pure visual architecture and one of Egypt’s unique monuments built by Queen Hatshepsut during the 18th dynasty during the new kingdom on the west bank of the Nile. Marvelling at this terraced limestone masterpiece and unlocking the rest of Thebes via a dedicated land journey is effortlessly done through a well-crafted 9 day Egypt tour that focuses entirely on premium hotel stays, combining the wonders of Cairo and a private excursion to Abu Simbel with a scenic trip to Alexandria and a first-class train journey to Luxor.
• Luxor Temple: It is a large ancient Egyptian temple on the east bank of the River Nile. It has four main temples: (Hatshepsut Temple, Seti I Temple, the Temple of Ramses II, and the Temple of Ramses III ).
• The Valley of the Kings: It contains two valleys the East Valley (where you can find most of the Royal Tombs) and the West Valley, it is known for containing 63 tombs.
• The Valley of the Queens: It’s consists of the main Wadi, which contains most of the major tombs and main valleys. All its burials date back to the 18th dynasty.
• The Valley of the Nobles: It is located on the west bank of Luxor and it holds around 500 tombs of Theban Nobles and famous officials in ancient Egypt.
• Colossi of Memnon: It’s twin statues in a seated position that depict Amenhotep III. They have the height of 18m.
• Deir El-Bahari: It contains a group of mortuary temples and tombs. The first temple that was built there was the temple of Mentuhotep II.
• The Mummification Museum: It is a very important destination for tourists to discover more about the Mummification process and the items used in this magical process.

Best Things to Do While Being in Luxor

• Nile River Sailing: One of the most iconic ways to experience the city is by booking a 7 nights nile cruise itinerary. This journey starts from the heart of Thebes and takes you through the majestic history of Upper Egypt, covering all the major sites in Luxor and Aswan in one seamless adventure.

• Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride: takes about 45 minutes before landing again in which you have the ability to go beyond the clouds to see everything.
• Trip to Aswan from Luxor: While many take a bus, the most breathtaking way to travel between the two cities is via a 5 day nile cruise luxor to aswan. This journey allows you to visit great Aswan landmarks such as the High Dam and Philae Temple, while enjoying a nile cruise luxor to aswan 5 star service that stops at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way.
• Trip to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples: Kom Ombo is a place which was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek. Edfu is dedicated to Horus that was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
• Trip to Dandara and Abydos from Luxor: where you are going to find the best wall paintings and decorations in Egypt.

You can also discover more of splendid activities to do in Luxor by looking for our Luxor Day Tours, which offer unforgettable trips to Luxor sightseeing.

Experience All Egypt Attractions

Finally, knock on the history doors and discover the mysteries of Egypt on a few days through our Egypt tour packages. Explore the three pyramids of Giza which considered one of the seven wonders of the world, and you can achieve this easily by booking a 3 Days Cairo Tour from Luxor By Plane for a comprehensive experience. Witness the charming temples and tombs founded in Luxor & Aswan by enjoying one of our Egypt Nile cruise packages, and don’t miss the chance to experience free days on one of the best resorts on the Red Sea such as Hurghada & Sharm El Sheikh.