Luxor Temple
Monument · East Bank, Luxor

Luxor Temple

Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It was built mainly during the New Kingdom starting around 1400 BC. The site includes a large pylon, a colonnade with tall columns, and an avenue lined with sphinxes. Look for the obelisk, relief carvings, and the courtyard added by Ramses II.

On day 1 of Luxor: Valley of the Kings

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fee required; confirm current rates at the entrance.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Early morning to avoid heat and crowds.
Getting there
In central Luxor on the East Bank; walk or take a taxi from the station or hotels.

Itineraries with Luxor Temple

Day 1 of Luxor: Valley of the Kings

The East Bank

How Luxor Temple fits into a day.
  1. 7:00KarnakEast Bank
  2. 12:00Luxor MuseumEast Bank
  3. 17:30Luxor TempleEast Bank
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Luxor Temple questions

How old is Luxor Temple?

Construction started around 1400 BC under Amenhotep III with later additions by Ramses II and others.

Is Luxor Temple connected to Karnak?

Yes, an avenue of sphinxes once linked it to Karnak Temple 3 km away.

What is the main highlight at Luxor Temple?

The hypostyle hall with its massive columns and the granite obelisk are the key features to see.

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