Egypt · 7-day plan

7-Day Luxor Itinerary

Karnak at sunrise, Valley of the Kings, balloon rides over the temples, Nile boat afternoons. A 7-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Day 1

Settling into Luxor, Egypt

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

    Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

    8h · 4.8★ · 1.7k reviews

    Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $15 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Alexandria Walking Tour-Walk Like Egyptian

    4h to 5h · 4.6★ · 16 reviews

    Alexandria Walking Tour-Walk Like Egyptian

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $23 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

    3h · 4.9★ · 4.5k reviews

    Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $85 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Full Day Private Tour Discover West Bank of Luxor City in Egypt

    6h to 7h · 5.0★ · 14 reviews

    Full Day Private Tour Discover West Bank of Luxor City in Egypt

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $40 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

Eating your way through Luxor, Egypt

  1. Morning

    Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

    Full-Day Luxor private Tour from Cairo by Plane with Lunch

    8h to 12h · 4.9★ · 505 reviews

    Full-Day Luxor private Tour from Cairo by Plane with Lunch

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $129 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt

    5h · 5.0★ · 8 reviews

    Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Half-day
    From $20 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour)

    2h · 5.0★ · 2 reviews

    Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour)

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $44 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Egypt Food Tour & Egyptian food

    2h to 3h · 4.9★ · 22 reviews

    Egypt Food Tour & Egyptian food

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Short pick · ≤2h
    From $48 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

Luxor, Egypt at speed

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

  1. Morning

    Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

    Luxury Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor, Egypt VIP Service

    3h · 4.7★ · 65 reviews

    Luxury Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor, Egypt VIP Service

    • 4.7★ · 65 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $92 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Private Horse ride Adventure in Luxor with professional guide

    2h · 4.0★ · 4 reviews

    Private Horse ride Adventure in Luxor with professional guide

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $40 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Private Luxor Motorboat Adventure: Banana Island & Nile Ride

    4h

    Private Luxor Motorboat Adventure: Banana Island & Nile Ride

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $25 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Luxor Temple and Kayaking Adventure in Luxor

    3h 30m

    Luxor Temple and Kayaking Adventure in Luxor

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $70 a personReserve on Viator

Day 4

One day out from Luxor, Egypt

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

  1. Morning

    Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

    Day Trip to Luxor From Cairo By Flight, King Tut Tomb Included

    10h to 12h · 4.7★ · 310 reviews

    Day Trip to Luxor From Cairo By Flight, King Tut Tomb Included

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Instant confirmation
    • Full-day
    From $128 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Day Trip to Luxor from Hurghada with Hotel Pickup and Lunch

    16h · 4.3★ · 143 reviews

    Day Trip to Luxor from Hurghada with Hotel Pickup and Lunch

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $35 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Private Day Trip From Luxor to Aswan

    7h · 4.9★ · 31 reviews

    Private Day Trip From Luxor to Aswan

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $124 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Luxor Day Trip from Marsa alam (Private)

    9h to 12h · 4.9★ · 150 reviews

    Luxor Day Trip from Marsa alam (Private)

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $121 a personReserve on Viator

Day 5

Luxor, Egypt at golden hour

Slow afternoon, water at golden hour, a small dinner after.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

    No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

Day 6

An unbooked Luxor, Egypt day

  1. Morning

    No plans. Lean on hidden-gem options if you want.

    Private Luxor Tour: Kings Valley,Karnak,Hatshepsut &Luxor Temples

    6h to 8h · 5.0★ · 8 reviews

    Private Luxor Tour: Kings Valley,Karnak,Hatshepsut &Luxor Temples

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $17 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Private Luxor Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel with Local Driver

    15 min to 20 min · 5.0★ · 1 reviews

    Private Luxor Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel with Local Driver

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $5 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan

    3h · 4.9★ · 46 reviews

    Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $42 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Private Tour Luxor : Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple

    4h to 5h · 4.8★ · 48 reviews

    Private Tour Luxor : Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $64 a personReserve on Viator

Day 7

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Morning

    Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

    Amazing Sunset sailing by Felucca in Luxor -2 Hours (Private)

    2h · 4.9★ · 350 reviews

    Amazing Sunset sailing by Felucca in Luxor -2 Hours (Private)

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $41 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Private tour : Sunset Felucca Ride in Luxor

    2h · 4.9★ · 127 reviews

    Private tour : Sunset Felucca Ride in Luxor

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $15 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Private Sunset Felucca Cruise on the Nile in Luxor

    2h · 4.9★ · 92 reviews

    Private Sunset Felucca Cruise on the Nile in Luxor

    • 4.9★ · 92 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $21 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Private Sunset Felucca Ride on The Nile in Luxor

    2h · 4.6★ · 100 reviews

    Private Sunset Felucca Ride on The Nile in Luxor

    • 4.6★ · 100 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $25 a personReserve on Viator

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