Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple
Last updated 2026-10-30
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
The temple was dedicated to Amun and used for the Opet Festival, when the god's statue travelled from Karnak. The avenue of sphinxes, the obelisk of Ramesses II and the hypostyle hall are the main features. It is open in the evening, when the lighting makes the columns and statues stand out. It is a short walk from the Nile corniche and the Luxor hotel strip; combine it with Karnak, about 3 km away.
Ticket Price
Foreign adult EGP 400 (≈ USD 7); students EGP 200. Open 6:00-21:00, one of the few ancient sites open after dark.
Opening Hours
Daily 6:00-21:00; one of the few ancient sites open after dark.
Transportation
In central Luxor on the Nile corniche; walk or take a short taxi ride from most hotels.
Best Season
In Egypt, for Luxor Temple, the best window is Nov-Mar; May-Sep is extremely hot.
Pro Tip: Visit in the evening
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Visit in the evening Luxor Temple is beautifully lit after dark and cooler than midday. Check the opening hours, walk the avenue of sphinxes, and keep voices low.
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Frequently Asked Questions4 questions
It is generally open daily 6:00-21:00, one of the few ancient sites open after dark. Evening lighting makes the columns and statues stand out.
Allow 1-1.5 hours. The temple is compact compared with Karnak, and the Avenue of Sphinxes adds a 20-minute walk.
Night is cooler and dramatic, but some details are harder to see; late afternoon gives both daylight and the start of the lighting. Avoid midday heat.
It is in central Luxor on the Nile corniche, walkable from most hotels and a 10-minute taxi from Luxor station.