Beach near Luxor, Egypt

Luxor Travel Guide

Egypt

Luxor is a city of 422,407 people in southern Egypt, on the Nile. It is a major base for exploring the historic sites of the area and is served by Luxor International Airport (LXR).

Luxor is inland rather than a coastal destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres. Plan a visit around the city and its surrounding archaeological sites instead of a beach stay.

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Local time

422,407

Population

2,475 miles away

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Weather in Luxor

Mon

41°

Tue

42°

Wed

43°

Know before you go

Pays in EGP

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 122

Dial code +20

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Egypt for various services. While not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated and expected, especially in the tourism industry. Small change is often given for minor services. Consider tipping in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) for convenience.

Best time to visit Luxor

Jan

24°0

Feb

24°0

Mar

30°0

Apr

35°0

May

38°0

Jun

42°0

Jul

43°0

Aug

43°0

Sep

40°0

Oct

36°0

Nov

30°0

Dec

25°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Luxor

  1. الأقصر

    historic site

    1.1 km

  2. Васет

    arts and entertainment

    4.7 km

  3. معبد الاقصر

    historic site

    1.4 km

  4. メムノンの巨像

    historic site

    4.6 km

  5. 凯尔奈克神庙

    historic site

    4 km

  6. Temple des millions d'années d'Amenhotep III

    historic site

    5 km

  7. Avenue of Sphinxes

    historic site

    1.5 km

  8. Mummification Museum

    museum

    1.7 km

Getting there

Luxor International Airport · 6.2 km

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