How many days do I need in Luxor?

It's often deemed the world's most impressive outdoor museum and for good reason. It's where you'll discover an abundance of tombs, monuments, temples, and ruins. To avoid feeling rushed, you'll need at least two days to explore Luxor and its treasures.



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Luxor is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. However, walking alone at night may not be advisable for women due to cultural concerns and occasional overzealous attention from men. As you travel, confidence and awareness are keys to staying safe.

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Luxor is the most well-known recognized City in Upper (Southern) Egypt and the capital of Luxor Governorate, known famously for its oldest and most Ancient Egyptian sites. Originally called 'Thebes' in ancient Egypt, Luxor is often known also as the 'World's greatest open-air Museum'.

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By Car -- The best way to get around Luxor and its environs is to hire a car and a driver for the day through your hotel, a travel agent, or simply by negotiating a day rate with a taxi from the street. A reasonable fare would range from LE250 to LE350 ($45-$64/#23-#32) for the day.

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The Luxor massacre was a terrorist attack that occurred on 17 November 1997 in Egypt. It was perpetrated by al-Jama?ah al-Islamiyah and resulted in the deaths of 62 people, most of whom were tourists. It took place at Dayr al-Bahri, an archaeological site located across the Nile from the city of Luxor.

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January and February are definitely the best value months in terms of Egypt last minute travel deals. Travelers who adore a cooler Israel and Egypt, who do not want to spend their entire trip lying in the sun, go there time after time during these months.

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