Lovely place to visit! When we arrived there was no queue. You can buy tickets online for almost all visits to temples in Egypt via egymonuments, which can be useful during busier times.

Probably the best food we ate in Luxor. We had a selection of cold and hot mezze, all vegetarian, and they were all dishes we’d order again. The feta cheese dip was really excellent, in particular. We also ordered the moussaka, baba ghanoush, hummus, pickled vegetables, stuffed seasonal vegetables, grilled eggplant and felafel. It’s a bit of a hike from where we were staying (at the winter palace) but well worth it.

Abu al-Haggag Mosque in Luxor is a unique religious site built atop the ruins of the ancient Luxor Temple, blending Islamic and Pharaonic history. Dedicated to Sheikh Yusuf Abu al-Haggag, a revered Sufi saint, the mosque is an active place of worship and a center of cultural heritage. Its location within the temple complex creates a striking juxtaposition between ancient Egyptian and Islamic architecture, symbolizing the continuity of spiritual practices across centuries in Luxor. Sheikh Yusuf Abu al-Haggag was a revered Sufi saint, preacher, and spiritual leader who lived during the 12th or 13th century CE. Originally from Iraq, he later settled in Luxor, Egypt, where he became known for his piety, wisdom, and dedication to teaching Islam. Sheikh Yusuf played a significant role in spreading Sufi traditions and fostering a spirit of unity and spirituality in the region. He is particularly venerated in Luxor, where the Abu al-Haggag Mosque stands as a tribute to his legacy. His influence extends beyond religious teachings; he is considered a symbol of the blending of Islamic culture with the rich heritage of ancient Luxor. His life and work are celebrated annually during the Moulid Abu al-Haggag, a vibrant festival featuring processions, music, and community gatherings, reflecting his lasting impact on the city's spiritual and cultural identity.

🌟 Al Sahaby Lane Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone wanting authentic Egyptian cuisine 🇪🇬 with stunning views. 🍴 The food was awesome — flavorful and fresh, with a menu full of variety and plenty of options 😋. Prices were very affordable 💰, making it great for a relaxed meal. 🤵 Service was courteous and efficient, with Abuzizo helping us navigate the menu and ensuring a wonderful experience. 👀 The terrace seating offers amazing views of the Valley of the Kings and Luxor Temple 🏛️, making your meal even more memorable. 💡 Pro tip: Choose the terrace top seating for both food and view — it’s the full Egyptian experience! 🍴🏛️🇪🇬✨

Nile cruise is a must. Rooms, food and service are all top notch. Cannot recommend highly enough. Be sure to tip you waiter and room cleaners, they return the investment with great service.

A hidden gem on the Nile! Banana Island is one of the most peaceful and charming places we visited near Luxor. Lush nature, banana plantations, and a relaxing atmosphere make it the perfect escape from the city. The boat ride was lovely, and the hosts were incredibly welcoming. Fresh bananas straight from the tree — delicious! A must-see stop on any Nile adventure.

We visited it not one but 3 times! The paintings on the wall and the view are really atmospheric! The food was the best we had in Luxor! The owner was very sweet and always helpful with whatever we needed! The stuff was also very polite and friendly! I would recommend it 100%

It's a very good restaurant. The food was delicious, especially the fish tajine, and the staff were friendly.

Very good McDonald’s which is perfect when you want some trusted food with no hassle. There is some seats which have a great view of Luxor temple but seats in general are hard to get because it is very busy. Majority of the seats are on the 1st and 2nd floor so not the easiest because you have to go up stairs. Good is what you expect from McDonald’s and price is expensive for Egypt but cheaper than a European Mc Donald’s. The large drink is also huge much bigger than European size.

This was incredible. I’ve never willingly gave away so much baksheesh in my life. If you’re ever in and around Luxor don’t contemplate entering this establishment. Full marks - especially singing happy birthday to the cow we subsequently devoured. Remarkable.

This is usually the first stop of the big three. Karnak is simply mind blowing. You have to be there. Take enough time. And have water with you. You need two hours or more to see everything. Watch out that you get to shadow places to get a rest from the Sun. don’t start doing photos at the beginning. when you do the first walk into the temple just get all the impressions period without being distracted. Go to the halls watch every pillars walks through the right where is the holy sea and walk straight until you can’t go any further because they are still archaeological working on ongoing. Then take a similar way back and start doing photos. You will have an impression by now period. When you do photos of the pillars go down a little bit to get a bit of perspective. Period. I said have enough time with you it’s mind blowing.

Amazing place, the best time to visit will be at noon, all the artifacts are indoors and the place is air conditioned, especially in the summer as most of Luxor's attractions are out doors and the weather is too harsh. The place is nice and well organized. It is also wheelchair accessible. In one section, there is a special escalator. There are restrooms near the ticket kiosk.

It’s a small museum. One large room. You can get through it in 20-30 minutes. Highlights are a mummified crocodile, a cross section of a mummified skull and mummification tools. Recommend reading up online or in a guide book about mummification to get a better idea what you’re looking at. Worth a visit. Air conditioned. They take card.

This evening we had the pleasure of seeing the sound and light show at Karnak Temple with our driver Moussa. It was also his first time as a tour rep. Maussa took us to the entrance and the through to the second security check point where he left us and instructed us to meet him back at the car park once finished. Getting to see Karnak Temple at night was amazing as it has been the only time we have been able to see these beautiful monuments at night whilst here. The sound and light show took you back in time with its historical recordings from what sounded like famous people, mixed with some timeless music it was like watching a 1970's movie. As we entered the story continues through each gate, telling stories of Pharaoh's long ago and the parts that they had erected. Until you get to the sacred Lake inside. This is where the main part ending take place once you have taken your seat in this grand open air theatre. The whole thing last for around an hour with plenty of opportunities to take some beautiful videos and photos of the hieroglyphs, statues and Obelisks. Once the sound and light show finished we returned to the car park to meet Moussa. On the way back he stopped at two locations. One was on a bridge to take photos of Spynx avenue from above. The other was at the road side where he treated us to a local drink. A cold sugar cane drink which was both unexpected and appreciated. It was such a treat to end the night with and it was great to taste something local as it's been beer coffee and Pepsi since being here. Moussa also stopped quickly for us to take a photo of Luxour Temple lite up which again was appreciated. When we got back to the hotel, afterwards and spoke to the gentleman that booked our trips whilst here. he said that Moussa had requested to take us to the Sound and light show which was really kind. Moussa is currently learning English with the help of the tour company and even though there was a barrier his kindness, warm smile and generous nature spoke words for him. I look forward to returning and I think I'd make the effort to try and learn some Arabic, enough to get by and for pleasantries at least. Both moussa and Abdullah have been amazing on this trip and have been a pleasure to have for company as we explore Egypt for the first time. 

We stayed for four nights, and it was a delight. From the moment we checked in to the last when whe checked out, we felt like we were at a true five-star hotel. The property has a long driveway with lots of vegetation, a beautiful lobby, an amazing pool and bar area, as well as an incredible view at the Nile river. Rooms were clean, and the food was okay, but the view was unbeatable. Hotel employees did a great job at making us feel at home. Overall, it was a great experience. Would definitely come back.

Awesome quiet place . I know its far from things to do and city but still worth it. I loved it.. the staffs are already ready to help and so friendly . Your satisfaction is most important for them. I didn't like the first room without views they changed it as soon as I told them and this made me so happy. The food was so yummy and they were ready to help with whatever we wished for. Everything was perfect . The hotel had beautiful relaxing views so beautifully constructed. Lot of bird watching for bird lovers. Little more cleanliness i would love to give 6 stars.

The Chicken Supreme was really supreme! And the Chicken Shish was juicy and grilled perfectly! Staffs were nice and friendly. Definitely recommend!

The food here is delicious, especially the soup! The owner is very nice and friendly and he gives us salad and dessert for hospitality. Also, I really like the atmosphere here. However, there is no price listed on the menu, I need to ask servers for the price, which I think can be improved. But the price is reasonable, for about 500 pounds per person. Generally speaking, highly recommended!

Fantastic food. If you want to taste some good authentic Egyptian food, this is your place. I cannot wait to go back to Luxor to have the Hamam Mahshi, Mumbar and Molukheya. Great staff and service.

This place is incredible; it was honestly the highlight of my trip to Luxor. The drive from the ticket office to the valley is a very memorable experience!! The Valley isn’t far from Luxor city but it feels like you’re in the middle of the desert. This place was the last stop of our tour, and with it also being 40C, it was absolutely exhausting. However so worth it! Beware of workers trying to take your phone from your hands to take pictures and then ask for a tip. I’ve seen it happen to others and they also tried to do that with me, thankfully I turned away before they managed to grab my phone. There’s also a bazaar with souvenirs and clothing - the workers aren’t too pushy which is good. The landscape of the mountains is gorgeous, and the walls are beautifully decorated. The actually tombs itself are covered. Take lots of water with you. I highly recommend coming here.

The most underrated attraction in Luxor. Very few tourists come here but it is spectacular. The site features the fallen statue of Ramessus and another impressive stone head statute, along with Egyptian columns. If you want to visit a site with fewer tourists and great photo ops, definitely visit this site

This place is a gem; my favourite attraction in Luxor. Reason being, tombs are colourful and every artwork tells a story. The colours are so vivid and is so different from the other tombs in Luxor. There are two tombs there (at least open to the public). Access is tricky and requires you to stoop low so if you have mobility issues, you may struggle to get into the lower parts of the tombs. Approaching the entrance, you will first come across the tombs, then from here you walk past the old settlements to get to the temple. The temple is amazing. There are three chambers. The artwork in the 3rd chamber to the right of the middle chamber is jaw dropping; super amazing. The colours are beautiful and I don’t think there’s anything like it in Luxor’s other attractions. If you can’t get to Dendera (Hathor Temple) then visit this temple in Luxor. I didn’t want leave here! It is true that you will be hassled by these guys who sometimes even stand in front of you. Yes, some may follow you and even harass you but be firm. Don’t fall for any approaches to see unofficial tombs….. You can take photos and record if you want to. Tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the road leading to here. This place is special in my view. Go if you can. It tends to be fairly quiet too! Ticket is one of the most affordable, definitely value for money.

Stunning colour preservation on the underside of the gateways and some pillars. Location is close to the valley of the king's and it's the only temple with the kings palace remains next to it. Also great because it's not as busy as the other temples and just as stunning. Great for picture taking and a chill out

The Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, dating back to the 14th century BCE, that stand on the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. Each statue is about 18 meters high and carved from blocks of quartzite sandstone that were transported from quarries near Cairo, more than 600 kilometers away. They originally stood at the entrance of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple, one of the largest ever built in Egypt, but the temple itself was largely destroyed by floods and later reused as building material. The two statues are all that remain standing on the site, serving as silent guardians of the ruined complex. Both statues depict the king seated on a throne, hands resting on his knees, looking east toward the rising sun. The sides of the thrones are decorated with reliefs showing the Nile god Hapi and symbolic representations of conquered peoples. Although badly damaged over time—particularly the upper portions of the figures—they still impress visitors with their sheer scale and presence. In antiquity, the northern statue became famous for producing a mysterious sound at dawn, a phenomenon caused by the heating and cooling of the stone after it cracked in an earthquake. Greek and Roman travelers associated this “singing” with Memnon, a mythical hero of the Trojan War, and the statues became a major attraction in the classical world. Today, the Colossi of Memnon remain one of the most iconic sights on the west bank of Luxor. They stand as monuments not only to the power and ambition of Amenhotep III but also to the fascination they inspired in visitors for thousands of years. Even though they are the ruined remnants of a once-magnificent temple, their enduring presence continues to embody the grandeur and mystery of ancient Egypt.

first of all, most of staff know english. especially woman staff, she is very fluent and it easy to understand. i love this point the food is great, first meal in luxor is good and the bread come with hot serve, it also a good one

My family (with a 4 year old) stayed here as part of our 9 day Egypt tour. It was one of 4 different accommodations we had while on the trip and it was our absolute FAVORITE. Our room automatically had a second room and bathroom that was such a nice change from squeezing our kid into one of our beds. The pools were all beautiful, especially the infinity pool and it was the best buffet we had on the trip. Our travel company chose and booked this place, if I would be coming back to Egypt I would make booking this place a special request. The location is also perfect- tucked away from everything on a quiet little island on the nile. We were sad to leave, definitely book here if you’re in Luxor!

We eat in their restaurant it was fantastic home cooked food, they own a farm and grow their own veg and raise their own cows and chickens.. so you are getting fresh from farm to plate. So tasty and the family are so kind and friendly.

We have been here for 2 times when i stayed in Luxor. Jumbo shrimps, eggplant, salad, bbq, every dish is delicious. The waiters here are nice. 很适合中国胃！

Definitely the best shop in Egypt. Everything has a price on it at a fair rate. You can enjoy your shopping without anyone pushing you. I spent three hours in the shop and got all my souvenirs done. All the staff are friendly and helpful, highly recommend here!

📍 Aboudi Coffee Break – Luxor, Egypt ☕🏛️ 💡 Read till the end for an insider tip! A wonderful café perfectly located right opposite Luxor Temple, offering one of the best views in the city! 🏛️✨ Sit back, relax, and enjoy your coffee while soaking in the ancient vibes of Luxor from the comfort of an air-conditioned space — a true blessing after a hot day of sightseeing. The beverages are refreshing and well-prepared, making it an ideal spot to unwind or people-watch after visiting the temple. 💡 Insider Tip: Grab a window seat with a temple-facing view during sunset 🌅 — the golden light on Luxor Temple with a coffee in hand makes for a perfect photo and peaceful moment 📸☕

I had a wonderful stay at the Pavillon Winter Luxor. The hotel is a quiet and beautifully maintained retreat, perfect for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. The highlight for me was the stunning garden. It is incredibly well-kept, with peacocks, flamingos, and even a few adorable cats wandering around. My room had a great view of the greenery, and for the price, it was very comfortable. The bed was excellent, and I slept really well. One thing I highly recommend to any traveler: book the hotel’s transfer service in Luxor. I had a terrible experience at Cairo Airport, where I was constantly harassed and overcharged. In contrast, my transfer in Luxor was completely smooth. The guide was already waiting for me at baggage claim and, on my departure, even escorted me all the way to passport control. This made a huge difference and really helped after my stressful arrival from Cairo.

It’s nearby Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel (walkable distance). The staffs and especially Mohamed (in the photo) are all really nice and have quick service! The food is nice, meats are delicious! Would totally come visit whenever I’m in Luxor again

The only good restaurant that didnt scam us as tourists. Food was good and service is amazing. Very friendly very delicious!

Found this through Google search as one of the good rated restaurants on Luxor. We had a family lunch here. The staff were pretty relaxed, the food was good. Lamb chops (ribs) were pretty good, and so was the chicken gravy and the rice mixed with vermillion pasta. Cappuccino was good, too. The staff guarding the restroom was very zealous, in a funny way, as he was spraying room fresheners and offering toilet papers all the time, so a tip is definitely recommended 😊

The staff of Pizza Roma recommend us to go here for the best Sisha. The atmosphere is perfect and this is the first time we had a feeling of being in the middle east. The whole vibe and the sisha. Perfect.