Luxor holidays

Name: Luxor
Address: EG

The Nile splits Luxor's ancient sites in two: temples and the modern town on the east bank, royal tombs on the west, with the largest concentration of pharaonic monuments anywhere in Egypt.

43°C AugustBest Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec2–4 nights

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At a glance

ancient Egyptian history
temple and tomb sightseeing
Nile cruise start or end point

Trip cost

4 nights in Luxor≈ €380–€500 pp

One-way flight: ≈€238
Stay: ≈€220
Food & local: ≈€40

Includes the one-way fare from London Stansted. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.

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Stays in Luxor

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Getting to Luxor

AirportLuxor International Airport (LXR)
Transfer optionsTaxi

Luxor International Airport lies close to the east bank; taxis are the standard transfer into town, arranged directly or through hotels.

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Areas of Luxor

A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.

East Bank (town centre)The practical base, with Luxor Temple, the corniche and most hotels and restaurants within walking distance.
KarnakAt the northern end of the east bank, suited to visitors basing themselves near the largest temple complex rather than the central town.
West BankA quieter, more agricultural side of the river, for travellers wanting to stay close to the Valley of the Kings and the mortuary temples rather than commute across daily.

When to go

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024). Gold months are the best weather fit.

Best overall: February · March · November · December
Hottest: August · 43°C
Wettest: January · 2mm

Jan22°2mm
Feb24°0mm (good month)
Mar29°1mm (good month)
Apr36°1mm
May39°0mm
Jun42°0mm
Jul42°0mm
Aug43°0mm
Sep40°0mm
Oct35°0mm
Nov29°0mm (good month)
Dec25°0mm (good month)

What each season is like

Spring: March and April warm quickly; sites are still manageable early in the day before the heat builds through the season.
Summer: June to August brings extreme, prolonged heat that makes midday sightseeing impractical rather than just uncomfortable; visitors who come anyway plan around dawn and dusk.
Autumn: October cools gradually from summer's peak, comparable to spring and a quieter alternative to the winter crowds.
Winter: November to February is Luxor's genuine high season: cool nights, warm and comfortable days, and the most practical months for a full day of sightseeing.

Compare Egypt destinations

Still deciding? Other Egypt destinations, with the same weather and typical-stay data behind them.

Destination	Aug	Typical stay
Cairo	39°C	3–5 nights
Hurghada	36°C	5–10 nights
Marsa Alam	37°C	5–9 nights
Sharm el-Sheikh	41°C	5–10 nights

Good to know about Luxor

Worth it for

Karnak and Luxor temples anchor the east bank, both open for evening visits when the heat has eased and the crowds have thinned.

Keep in mind

Summer heat is severe rather than merely uncomfortable, with little shade at most sites; outdoor sightseeing in June to August is best limited to early morning.

Why go

Karnak and Luxor temples anchor the east bank, both open for evening visits when the heat has eased and the crowds have thinned.
The Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple sit across the river on the west bank, reachable by bridge or a short boat crossing.
Hot air balloon flights over the west bank at dawn are a long-running local tradition, launching before the day's heat builds.

Worth knowing

Summer heat is severe rather than merely uncomfortable, with little shade at most sites; outdoor sightseeing in June to August is best limited to early morning.
The east and west banks are split by the river, so a car or organised transport is needed to move between the two rather than walking.
Evening life outside the hotels is limited, with much of the town quiet after the main sites close.