Luxor
EgyptEG
City in Egypt
Luxor is a city in southern Egypt. It had a population of 284,952 in 2023, with an area of 43.0 km2 (16.6 sq mi) and is the capital of the Luxor Governorate. Nicknamed the City of a Hundred Gates or the City of the Sun, formerly known as Thebes, It was one of the capitals of Ancient Egypt. The city of Luxor is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 40,000
- Coordinates
- 25.699, 32.642
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 89 m
Overview of Luxor
Located in Egypt, Luxor is best described as a low-key town. With 40,000 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and water sports.
Things to do in Luxor
Nature in Luxor
(21)Looking for nature? Luxor has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Luxor's own activity tags.
Culture in Luxor
(18)The culture shortlist for Luxor: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Luxor. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Luxor
(17)Luxor's water sports entries include Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Luxor. That is 17 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Luxor
(14)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails as sports options here. In all, 14 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Luxor's own activity tags.
Adventure in Luxor
(13)The adventure shortlist for Luxor: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Luxor's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Luxor
(10)Luxor records Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Luxor's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Luxor
(7)Our data lists Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms as wellness options here. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Luxor's own activity tags.
Family in Luxor
(4)Luxor's family entries include Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Luxor is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Luxor
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Luxor's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Luxor
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Luxor's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Luxor
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Egypt first, then drive or cycle into Luxor. The local time zone is Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near Luxor that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luxor known for?
- Luxor is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Egypt with around 40,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Luxor?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Luxor. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Luxor?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Luxor located?
- Administratively, Luxor sits in Egypt — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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