Setting the scene
Luxor Temple is an incredible place to visit, from it’s huge courtyard & pillars to the obelisks & grandiose statues, there is plenty to see here. Originally constructed in the 14th Century BC, it was a part of the Ancient city of Thebes. However, in the area around the Temple Complex, there are traces of much more than just Pharaonic influences, it was in important site to the Romans & then Arabs.
The Temple also has a road that leads all the way to Karnak Temple, along the Avenue of the Sphinxes. I did not do enough research before visiting, so did not know this until I visited. Having seen the Avenue of the Sphinxes at both Temples I read into it & discovered that both Temples are connected. The Avenue of the Sphinxes is much more accessible at Luxor Temple than Karnak.
You can combine this with the Luxor Museum & the Museum of Mummification as they are very close to each other.
top tips!
The area around the Temple can be a little overwhelming. There is a lot of troughs where horses are tied up & not particularly well looked after, so it’s something to be aware of. To get around this, you are probably best getting a taxi directly into the car park to avoid walking past.
In the surrounding area, a lot of people will accost you & tell you they work in your hotel, it is a common scam. I didn’t fall for it, but a family I spoke to in my hotel did. The person will take you around some places & then demand payment from you. My general rule of thumb here would be that if you don’t recognise someone then don’t let them take you anywhere.
Important Information
| Opening times | During summer it was 06:00-22:00, with a special light show in the evening (I am gutted I missed it, but was over indulging in the EGP95 Sakara beers every night). |
| Entry fee | Around EGP300-350 at the time (September 2024). |
| Time to complete visit | 2-3 hours, it isn’t as big as Karnak Temple, but still plenty to do & see. |
| Getting there | It is really easy to find & is close to the Nile on the East bank. You can take a taxi depending on where your hotel is, or as it is pretty central you can walk from most places. |
| Tours | You would benefit from a tour guide here, I didn’t take one & was just wandering around. Although the buildings etc were mesmerising, I wish I had taken a tour to learn about the history etc. |
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