Built on the banks of the great Nile River, Luxor is a city where half a million inhabitants live and is also considered the world’s largest open-air museum. The city contains some of the largest and most outstanding ancient monuments ever constructed. For travelers staying in the capital, booking a 2 Days Luxor Tour from Cairo by Plane is the most efficient way to maximize your time, allowing you to witness the city's daytime wonders and stay late enough to enjoy its enchanting evening atmosphere. Luxor has a lot of tombs, monuments, and temples still standing in well-preserved conditions. Here are the best things to do in Luxor at night:
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1. Enjoy Dinner Cruise at the Nile View in Luxor

Egypt is famous for its delicious cuisines and Luxor is no different. Enjoy the outstanding tasty dinner on board a Nile cruise under the silver rays of the moon. You will be enchanted by the beauty of the ship as it sails in the Nile River revealing the unique side of Luxor city. Also, you will enjoy the onboard belly dance and Nubian folkloric shows with some Egyptian songs and music.
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2. Enjoy A Tour to Luxor Temple by Night

On the east bank of the Nile lies Luxor temple in the middle of Luxor city. Visiting Luxor temple by night is one of the common things to do in Luxor at Night. At the entrance of the temple, you will see the marvelous Avenue of Sphinxes guarding the Gate and you will see the well-crafted statues as well as the huge columns that are decorated by carved writings that archive the pharaohs’ achievements. At night, Luxor temple is even more stunning with all these lights that illuminate the whole place making the Temple glares and shin like a star in the sky. This is a unique experience that should be on your top list while visiting Luxor city.
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3. Witness Sound and Light Show Karnak Temples At Night

Another amazing things to do in Luxor at night is visiting the temples of Karnak and attend the sound and light show. Karnak temple is a magical and holy landmark at Luxor that contains a lot of temples and shrines alongside great statues and avenue of sphinx decorating the entrance. An evening unlike most of the temples in Egypt, Karnak offers a marvelous show of sound and light. The show has a unique style that narrates in an amazing way the history of the Karnak as well as the pharaoh’s lives and achievements. This will be an unforgettable experience with a lot of knowledge.
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4. Ride a Horse Carriage in Luxor Along the Corniche At Night

Enjoy your time at Luxor through a Luxor Horse Carriage Trip exploring the beautiful city. The tour is perfect for romantics as well as an alternative way to know the ancient city of Thebes with an old fashioned method. On that journey you will be amazed by the historic open-air Museum.
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5. Go Shopping in Luxor at Night

At Luxor, you can enjoy a unique shopping experience, especially at night as you will discover Luxor city from another view. You will be enchanted by the masterpiece artifacts, well-crafted souvenirs and the handy made antiques. All that and more are available at affordable prices in markets and bazaars all over the city. You will have your chance to get a remarkable shopping experience with elegance taste.
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Book Your Luxor Tours & Excursions
Luxor city is marvelous at day and enchanting at night, our Luxor day tours giving you the chance to have a wonderful experience that will last in your memory for years. You will witness the great ancient monuments and landmarks as well as the beautiful Blue Nile and stunning landmarks. You can enjoy your night at Luxor with us through our Luxor excursions below where you will have our finest services. So don’t hesitate to contact us for more information about Luxor day tours.
Day Trip to Luxor East Bank
Unforgettable Day Trip to Luxor East Bank Day trip to Luxor East Bank is a royal adve...
- Duration 1 Day
- Location Luxor
- Type Historical Tour
From$115/per person
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Full Day Tour to Luxor West Bank
Wonderful Full-Day Tour to Luxor West Bank Full-Day tour to Luxor West Bank will open...
- Duration 1 Day
- Location Luxor
- Type Historical Tour
From$60/per person
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Day Tour from Luxor to Edfu & Kom Ombo
Day Tour from Luxor to Edfu & Kom Ombo Day tour from Luxor to Edfu & Kom Ombo...
- Duration 1 Day
- Location Aswan
- Type Historical Tour
From$115/per person
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Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride
Breathtaking Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride will feel like a d...
- Duration 1 Day
- Location Luxor
- Type Historical Tour
From$80/per person
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