# 2 days in Luxor: an itinerary day by day

> Two days in Luxor — one for each bank of the Nile. Day one is the West Bank: Hatshepsut's temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Ramesseum, the Colossi of Memnon and Medinet Habu with its bright paintwork. Day two is the East Bank: Luxor Temple, the Luxor Museum, the 2.7 km Avenue of Sphinxes and Karnak with its hall of 134 columns. The ferry links the two.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/in-2-days

## Day 1

1. [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
   ↓ 9 min on foot
2. [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
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 20 min by transport
3. [Ramesseum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/ramesseum.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · EGP 220, students EGP 110
   ↓ 14 min on foot
4. [Colossi of Memnon](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/colossi-of-memnon.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 20 min · Free, no ticket
   ↓ 17 min on foot
5. [Medinet Habu](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/medinet-habu.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · EGP 220, students EGP 110

Total with walks: 8 h 5 min

## Day 2

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
   ↓ 18 min on foot
2. [Luxor Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/luxor-museum.md) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · EGP 400, students EGP 200
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 6 min on foot
3. [Avenue of Sphinxes](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/avenue-of-sphinxes.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free to view (unofficial)
   ↓ 20 min by transport
4. [Karnak Temple](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/karnak-temple.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h 30 min · EGP 600, students EGP 300

Total with walks: 7 h 24 min

## How to spend 2 days in Luxor

West Bank on day one, early, before the heat: all its temples open at 6:00. East Bank on day two: Luxor Temple admits until 19:00, and the museum has morning and evening sessions.

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## Karnak

The great temple of Amun-Ra took more than 1,500 years to build. 600 EGP, the Temple of Mut in the south another 200 EGP. Last entry is 16:00 — if you start late, swap Karnak and Luxor Temple. The sound and light show costs 20 $, at 19:00 and 20:00.

## Is the Luxor Pass worth it?

The 5-day Luxor Pass costs about 130 $ (standard) or 250 $ (premium, with Seti I and Nefertari), cash only (unofficial). For two days on this route, single tickets usually come out cheaper.

## Is 2 days in Luxor enough?

For the main temples and tombs on both banks, yes. A third day could add the [Valley of the Queens](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/valley-of-the-queens), 220 EGP, though Nefertari's tomb is closed, or a sunrise balloon flight over the West Bank.

## Tips

- Karnak's last entry is 16:00; Luxor Temple's is 19:00.
- The Luxor Museum closes at midday — morning session from 9:00, evening from 17:00.
- 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.
- Hire a West Bank taxi for the whole day and fix the price first.

## Questions

### How should I spend 2 days in Luxor?

West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Ramesseum, Colossi, Medinet Habu. East Bank: Luxor Temple, the museum, the Avenue of Sphinxes and Karnak.

### Is 2 days in Luxor enough?

Yes, for the main temples and tombs on both banks.

### How much is Karnak?

600 EGP; the Temple of Mut is another 200 EGP.

### How do I cross the Nile?

By ferry from Luxor Temple in a few minutes, or by car over the bridge in about 30 minutes.

### Should I buy the Luxor Pass?

Usually not for two days; it pays off over 4–5 days with the expensive tombs.

### When is the Karnak sound and light show?

In the evening at 19:00 and 20:00, about 20 $.

### How much are tickets for two days?

About 3,100 EGP per person for every stop here, without Tutankhamun.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes, under-6s are free; keep days short in the heat.

### Can you visit Nefertari's tomb?

Not now — it is closed, with no reopening date.

### 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.

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