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
Luxor belongs to Egypt and has the feel of a low-key town. About 40,000 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Luxor is strongest on nature, culture and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Luxor
Nature in Luxor
(21)Luxor records Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest under nature. It is a direct read of Luxor's activity profile. There are 21 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Luxor
(18)Under culture, Luxor is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. Counting everything, 18 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Luxor.
Water Sports in Luxor
(17)Looking for water sports? Luxor has Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. The category holds 17 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Luxor.
Sports in Luxor
(14)On the sports side, Luxor offers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. It is a direct read of Luxor's activity profile. There are 14 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Luxor
(13)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. The category holds 13 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Luxor.
Nightlife in Luxor
(10)Nightlife in Luxor covers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Luxor.
Wellness in Luxor
(7)Luxor's wellness entries include Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Luxor. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Family in Luxor
(4)Under family, Luxor is tagged with Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Luxor.
Shopping in Luxor
(2)Shopping in Luxor covers Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Luxor.
More to do in Luxor
(2)Luxor's other activities entries include Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Luxor. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Luxor
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Luxor rewards a slow approach — a hub in Egypt, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Africa/Cairo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Luxor that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luxor known for?
- Travellers associate Luxor with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in Egypt and counts about 40,000 residents.
- What can you do in Luxor?
- Luxor is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Luxor?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Luxor located?
- Luxor belongs to Egypt, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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