1 day · Luxor itinerary
Luxor in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Only have one day in Luxor? You can still float over the West Bank at dawn, explore the Valley of the Kings, and see Karnak and Luxor Temple. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Luxor — plus the best-rated tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Sunrise balloon ride
- 2Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
- 3Karnak Temple
- 4Luxor Temple at night
Dawn: a balloon over the West Bank
Start before sunrise with a hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Nile Valley — the most magical way to begin.
Morning: the West Bank
Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon before the midday heat.
Afternoon & evening: the East Bank
See the mighty Karnak Temple, then end at Luxor Temple, beautifully floodlit after dark.
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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Luxor — prices per person.
