# One day in Luxor: an itinerary in the best order > One day in Luxor covers both banks of the Nile. Start at Luxor Temple on the East Bank, which opens at 6:00. Then take the ferry across to the West Bank: the Colossi of Memnon by the road, Hatshepsut's temple on its three terraces under the cliffs and the Valley of the Kings with the pharaohs' tombs. Last entry to the Valley in winter is 16:00, so it comes before the evening. Transfers are 10–25 minutes by taxi. Web page: https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/in-1-day ## Plan 1. [Luxor Temple](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/luxor-temple.md) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 15 min · EGP 500, students EGP 250 ↓ 26 min by transport 2. [Colossi of Memnon](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/colossi-of-memnon.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 20 min · Free, no ticket ↓ 21 min by transport 3. [Temple of Hatshepsut](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/hatshepsut-temple.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · EGP 440, students EGP 220 Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 9 min on foot 4. [Valley of the Kings](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/valley-of-the-kings.md) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · EGP 750, Tutankhamun extra Total with walks: 7 h 1 min ## What to see in Luxor in one day The East Bank is the city of the living — the temples of Luxor and Karnak. The West Bank is the city of the dead — the Valley of the Kings, mortuary temples, the colossi. In one day you get the main East Bank temple and the three highlights of the West Bank. Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate. ## Crossing to the West Bank The quickest way is the ferry from Luxor Temple, then a taxi: about 10 minutes to the colossi and 15 to Hatshepsut. By car over the bridge it is about 30 minutes. Hire one West Bank taxi for the whole loop and agree the fare first. ## Valley of the Kings: which tombs to choose The 750 EGP ticket covers three tombs from those open that day. Tutankhamun (about 700 EGP), Ramesses VI (about 220 EGP) and Seti I (about 2,000 EGP) cost extra (unofficial). An electric train runs from the ticket office to the tombs. ## Is one day in Luxor enough? For a first look, yes, but two days are much better. [Karnak](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/karnak-temple) and the [Luxor Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/luxor-museum) are in the 2-day itinerary; the West Bank also has the [Ramesseum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/ramesseum) and [Medinet Habu](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/medinet-habu). Karnak's sound and light show runs at 19:00 and 20:00. ## Tips - Reach the Valley of the Kings before 16:00 in winter and 17:00 in summer — last entry. - Pay for the ferry and West Bank taxis in cash. - Tickets for museums and sites are sold on Egymonuments, the Experience Egypt app and at the gate; they are dated and non-refundable. Under-6s go free. - Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes. - Bring water and a hat: there is almost no shade on the West Bank. ## Questions ### What can you see in Luxor in one day? Luxor Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut's temple and the Valley of the Kings. ### Can you do Luxor without a tour? Yes: the ferry across the Nile, a taxi on the West Bank, tickets at the gate or online. ### How much is the Valley of the Kings? 750 EGP for three tombs of your choice; Tutankhamun is a separate ticket. ### What time do Luxor's temples open? At 6:00. Luxor Temple admits until 19:00; Karnak and the West Bank until 16:00 in winter. ### Can I fit Karnak in too? Only instead of the West Bank: Karnak needs 2–3 hours. ### How do I get from Hurghada to Luxor? About 4 hours each way by car or bus. ### How much does the day cost? Luxor Temple 500, Hatshepsut 440, Valley of the Kings 750 EGP; the colossi are free. Plus ferry and taxi. ### Is it good with kids? Yes, though the heat is tough; under-6s are free. ### When is the best time to go? October to April. ### What currency is used in Egypt? Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.