Known as the world’s “largest open-air museum”, Luxor is home to one-third of the world’s historical ruins and monuments. Separated by River Nile into the East Bank and the West Bank, this city offers numerous historical ruins and monuments to explore. Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple are the two most prominent historical sites worth exploring. Luxor sightseeing is famous all around the world and it acts as a magnet for all the historians and history fanatics. Every year, millions of tourists enter this city due to its high significance in regards to world history. For tourists who are traveling to Luxor for the first time, this list of top things to do in Luxor will help them plan the most perfect trip!

Luxor Private & Custom Tours:

For tourists who wish to explore the city according to their own preferences, can opt for the private and custom tours! Tourists can enjoy Luxor exploration with their friends and family with these private tours.

• Private Tour: Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

This tour package will take the tourists to the West Bank of Luxor, also known as the land of the dead. Headed by an expert local guide, tourists can enjoy visits to Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. This is a morning tour, and as it is a private tour, tourists can choose to stay on a certain location as long as they wish to.

• Private Tour: Luxor East Bank, Karnak, and Luxor Temples

This is a private tour, led by a professional Egyptologist, will take the tourists to explore the East Bank of Luxor. They will be taken to the Luxor Temple which took 2000 years to be built and to the Karnak Temple which was completed in 500 years along with the narration about the historical background and fascinating facts about these amazing attractions.

• Private Tour: Dendara and Abydos

With this tour package, tourists will get a chance to visit an ancient Egyptian pilgrimage spot, Abydos which is home to the Cult of Osiris, also tourists will also enjoy a visit to the Temple of Hathor in Dendara.

• Full-Day East and West Luxor Private Tour

For tourists who are on a low budget and wish to explore the best of Luxor, this private tour is ideal for them. Tourists will get a chance to explore sights such as the Valley of Kings, Karnak, Luxor and Hatshepsut Temples, and Memnon Statues.

Luxor Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours:

The aerial view Luxor sightseeing is surely a treat for the eyes of the tourists. The views from the helicopters and hot air balloons are exquisite and picturesque that dwell in the minds forever and it is the best way to look at this historical Egyptian city.

• Hot air Balloon The life trip in Luxor Egypt

Tourists will be picked up from their hotels early in the morning and taken to the West Bank of the city via a motorboat. From the West Bank tourists will get into these amazing rides and it will be a start of an experience that won’t escape the horizons of the minds of the tourists. The hot air balloon ride will be of 45 minutes and every second of this tour will offer exotic views of the world’s largest open-air museum. This package includes; light breakfast and tea, and dropping off to the hotels after the end of the tour.

• Hot air balloon ride, Luxor, Egypt

Exploring this historical city through a ride in the hot air balloon is one of the top things to do in Luxor. The landscape of this city, when viewed from a bird’s views, will make the tourists’ heartbeat skip. This package will give a chance to the tourists to witness sunrise from the top and see how spectacularly the sun lights cover the city. In cases rides get canceled due to bad weather, tourists will get a complete refund and will be dropped back to the hotels.

Luxor Shows, Concerts & Sports:

The culture of this ancient city is rich due to its strong history and status. Luxor holds some of the best shows and concerts in Egypt and people come to this place from all around Egypt to enjoy the amazing shows and concerts!

• Luxor Karnak Sound and Light Show

The light show that takes place in the evening at the Karnak is amazing. The show is all about history and the sky is illuminated with beautiful lights. The narration is in the voice of kings and it is one of the best experiences Luxor can gift the tourists.

Luxor Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours:

The Luxor City is separated into the East and the West Bank by the River Nile, the longest river in the world and that is why cruising and sailing in River Nile is one of the top things to do in Luxor.

• Luxor Nile River Private Felucca Ride at Sunset

Sunsets and cruising, sounds like a bliss? Tourists can choose this tour package to enjoy the bliss of witnessing breathtaking views of the sunset while cruising in River Nile. This tour will provide tourists with some of the best moments of Luxor sightseeing. This package also includes a birthday party for tourists who wish to celebrate their birthdays in the most unique manner.

• From Luxor to Aswan 5 Day 5 Star Nile Cruise Guided Tours

This is an amazing cruise trip that will take the tourists from Luxor to Aswan in a 5 star Nile cruise. Sites such as Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut are the highlights of this ancient city.

Luxor Multi-day & Extended Tours:

Tourists who wish to explore the Luxor city in a detailed manner and do not have a limited time in the city can opt for the multi-day tours. It is a perfect tour package for those who love history as this will include a detailed exploration of the city.

• 2 days Luxor east and west bank

This is a 2-day tour, perfect for history enthusiasts as they will get a chance to explore the top city attractions such as the Karnak, Luxor and Hatshepsut temples, the valley of the king and colossal statue of Memnon in much detail and guidance.

Luxor Shore Excursions:

Shore excursions are a common practice among the tourists in Luxor city. Tourists get a chance to witness some of the best sights that Egypt has to offer through these shore excursions.

• Shore Excursion Private Tour: Hurghada City Sightseeing from Safaga Port

This is a shore excursion tour from the Safaga port to the Egyptian resort city, Hurghada. Big Mosque, St. Mary Church and the scenic port area can be visited by the tourists in an air-conditioned transport. Tourists will also be provided with a delicious lunch and also get a chance to explore the best of Hurghada sightseeing along with visits to the traditional souks.

Luxor Day Trips & Excursions:

There are many tourists who visit Luxor for a very short time and for such tourists these day trips and excursions are a perfect choice. In a limited time, tourists can enjoy Luxor to its fullest!

• Private Tour: Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor and Karnak Temples from Luxor Airport

This is an 8-hour tour which will cover the major sites on both the East and West Bank of Luxor such as the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor Temples in an air-conditioned transport. The group of tourists will be led by an expert guide and lunch will be provided!