The best months to visit Luxor are Oct – Apr. 20–30°C, dry & pleasant.
Quick facts
Currency EGP (Pound) 1 USD ≈ 48 EGP
Language Arabic English common in tourist areas
Timezone EET (UTC+2) No daylight saving
Best Months Oct – Apr 20–30°C, dry & pleasant
Daily Budget ~$30–60 USD E£1,500–3,000 budget range
Visa Visa on arrival $25 USD for most nationalities
When to go
The world's greatest open-air museum, where the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple guard 3,000 years of pharaonic glory on the banks of the Nile.
Getting Around in Luxor
- Luxor is walkable on the East Bank. The Corniche from Luxor Temple to Karnak is 3km. Taxis around town E£20–50. Uber is not available in Luxor
- West Bank transport: local ferry (E£5) then taxi or bicycle. Full-day West Bank taxi E£800–1,200. Bicycle rental E£50–100/day, flat and manageable if not too hot
- Calèche (horse carriages) are iconic but overpriced. If you take one, agree a price first: E£100–200 for a ride is fair. Check the horse looks healthy and well-treated
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Luxor travel guide.
Timezone: EET (UTC+2) (No daylight saving)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Luxor?
The best months to visit Luxor are Oct – Apr (20–30°C, dry & pleasant), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Luxor budget breakdown.
