Top 24 places to visit in Luxor

Safaga Cruise Port is a modern facility on the Red Sea coast, primarily serving as a gateway for cruise ships and tourist traffic heading to nearby destinations such as Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. This port, developed in the 20th century, is utilitarian in design, surrounded by a backdrop of desert mountains and the shimmering sea. Plan to explore the port's immediate area, which offers basic amenities but lacks extensive attractions. For a more enriching experience, schedule a day trip to Luxor, approximately a two-hour drive inland, where you can admire ancient temples and tombs. The sunsets over the sea provide a tranquil moment before heading back to your cruise.

Temple of Horus (at Edfu) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Abydos is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Valley of the Kings is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Karnak Temple is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Nile River is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Luxor Temple is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Temple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Colossi of Memnon is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Tomb of Tutankhamun is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Valley of the Queens is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Medinet Habu (Temple of Ramses III) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Dendera (Dandarah) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Deir el-Medina (Valley of the Artisans) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Valley of the Nobles (Tombs of the Nobles) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Tomb of Ramses III is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Tomb of Merneptah (Merenptah) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Luxor Museum is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Qena is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Tomb of Ramses VI is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Avenue of Sphinxes is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Mummification Museum is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.

Luxor Cruise Port is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Luxor. The dedicated guide is being written — see Luxor experiences that visit it in the meantime.