Luxor

Luxor is the world’s premier “open-air museum,” encompassing the ruins of the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes.

Located in Upper Egypt along the Nile River, the city is geographically and historically split into two distinct areas: the East Bank (the realm of the living) and the West Bank (the realm of the dead).

Key Highlights by Region

The East Bank (The Living City)
Karnak Temple
A sprawling, 200-acre religious complex featuring the legendary Hypostyle Hall, which contains 134 massive columns.
Luxor Temple
Located right in the city center, this beautifully preserved temple is flanked by colossal statues of Ramesses II and is highly recommended to visit illuminated at night.
Avenue of the Sphinxes
A recently excavated road lined with sphinxes that connects Karnak Temple directly to Luxor Temple.
Luxor Museum
Home to a high-quality collection of artifacts found in the surrounding ancient tombs and temples.
The West Bank (The Necropolis)
Valley of the Kings
The ancient burial site of New Kingdom pharaohs, including the famous tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramesses KV-designated chambers. Archaeologists continue to find incredible discoveries here, such as a 3,000-year-old Ramesside tomb unearthed in mid-2026.
Temple of Hatshepsut
A dramatic, multi-terraced mortuary temple built directly into the towering limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
Two massive, 18-metre-high stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that greet visitors along the main road.
Valley of the Queens
The final resting place for the wives of pharaohs, most notably featuring the breathtaking tomb of Queen Nefertari.