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Luxor, Egypt · 3 days itinerary

Luxor: Valley of the Kings

Photo: Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This three-day trip takes in the main ancient sites on both sides of the Nile at Luxor. The East Bank receives attention first, with visits to Karnak, the Luxor Museum and Luxor Temple. The West Bank follows, with the Valley of the Kings on day 2 and a hot air balloon plus more tombs on day 3.

3 daysLuxorValley of the KingsEast BankWest BankBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The East Bank

  1. 7:00East BankSight
  2. 12:00East BankSight
  3. 17:30East BankSight
Day 2

The West Bank

  1. 6:30West BankSight
  2. 10:30West BankSight
  3. 12:30West BankSight
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Day 3

Balloons and tombs

  1. 5:00Hot air balloon over LuxorWest BankSight
  2. 9:00West BankSight
  3. 11:00West BankSight
  4. 12:30West BankSight
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Luxor questions

Is 3 days enough for Luxor?

Three days covers the main east and west bank sites without rushing. Hire a driver for west bank days to move between locations efficiently.

Do I need to book Valley of the Kings tickets in advance?

Buy tickets online before arrival to choose specific tombs and avoid morning lines. Each ticket allows entry to three tombs with a 300 EGP additional fee for Tutankhamun.

How do I get to the west bank sites from Luxor?

Take the public ferry from Luxor Temple landing for 10 EGP per person then use a taxi or driver on the other side. Private transfers from east bank hotels cost 400 to 600 EGP for a full day.

Should I book a hot air balloon over Luxor ahead?

Reserve the balloon flight at least two days in advance through a licensed operator. Confirm the 5 am pickup time and include hotel transfer in the 80 to 120 USD price.

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