[The Ultimate Guide to Luxor Temple]

✨ The most beautiful ancient Egyptian temple at night, a legend from the Pharaonic era! --- 📍 About the Attraction Luxor Temple, located on the east bank of the Nile River, is one of the most famous temples in ancient Egypt and is known as "the world's greatest open-air museum."✨ Built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, it witnessed the glory of the New Kingdom period. The temple boasts majestic statues of Ramesses II, obelisks covered in hieroglyphs (the other one is in Place de la Concorde in Paris), and a captivating nighttime lighting atmosphere, full of mystery! --- ⏰ Opening Hours 📅 Open year-round ⏳ Summer (Apr–Sep): 6:00am–10:00pm ⏳ Winter (Oct–Mar): 6:00am–9:00pm 🎟 Ticket Prices (Reference) General Admission: EGP 260 (approx. USD 14) Student Ticket: EGP 130 (with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC)) 📢 TIPS: Open until late at night, Luxor Temple is even more charming under the lights. A night visit is highly recommended!✨ --- 🚗 Getting There 📍 Address: Luxor City, Luxor Governorate, Egypt ✈ By Plane: Fly to Luxor International Airport (LXR), then take a taxi for about 20 mins to reach the temple.🚖 🚆 By Train: Take an overnight sleeper train from Cairo🚆 (approx. 10 hrs) to Luxor Railway Station, then walk for 10 mins to reach the temple. 🚖 By Taxi/Ride-hailing App: From downtown Luxor, it's about a 10–15 min drive, costing around EGP 50–100 (USD 3–5). 🛶 By Boat across the Nile River (from the West Bank): If you're staying on the West Bank of Luxor, take a ferry across the Nile River for just EGP 5. The temple is within walking distance from the ferry terminal.🚢 --- 📌 Highlights ✅ Statues of Ramesses II: Colossal statues of the pharaoh, showcasing the regal aura of ancient Egypt.👑 ✅ Temple Obelisk: Its twin now stands in Place de la Concorde, Paris.🇫🇷 ✅ Nighttime Experience: The illuminated temple feels like a journey back to ancient Egypt.✨ (Highly recommended!) ✅ Avenue of Sphinxes: This 3 km-long avenue, lined with sphinxes and ram-headed statues, connects Luxor Temple to Karnak Temple and was once the ceremonial route for pharaohs.🐏 --- ⚠️ Important Notes ☀️ Extremely sunny during the day! It's recommended to visit in the afternoon or evening to avoid the midday heat.🔥 🎟 Tickets are only sold in EGP, but most ticket offices accept Visa/MasterCard.💳 📸 Photography fees apply: Tripods are prohibited in some areas, and using professional cameras requires an additional photography fee.📷 🚶 Wear comfortable shoes: The temple is large with many stone pavements, so comfortable shoes are recommended.👟 💡 Night visits are more recommended: The temple is more enchanting under the night lights, and there are fewer visitors.✨ --- 🎯 Recommended Route (approx. 1.5–2 hrs) 📌 Entrance → Statues of Ramesses II → Obelisk → Avenue of Sphinxes → Inner Hall Murals → Nighttime Experience 🌙 📸 Best Photo Spots ✅ Obelisk + Statues at the entrance: A classic photo spot, super impressive.📷 ✅ Colonnade Hall: The giant columns make for stunning photos, perfect for silhouettes! ✅ Nighttime Lighting: The illuminated temple feels like a journey back to ancient Egypt, creating a magical atmosphere.✨ --- 🌍 Luxor Temple, magnificent by day, enchanting by night! This is the perfect place to explore ancient Egyptian culture. Come and experience the splendor of thousands of years of civilization!💛