Luxor Karnak Temple is a series of places of worship dating back to the Pharaonic era, and extending over an area of more than 60 acres north of Luxor, and the Karnak Temple is the largest of its kind at the level of Egypt and the world.
This temple reflects through the stages of its construction and development the history and culture of ancient Egypt, starting from the Middle Pharaonic era and ending with the Ptolemaic era through 8 gates, each of which leads to the majestic building of 10 great buildings, making it one of the most important landmarks of tourism in Egypt.
If you are ready to ride the time machine and sail between the civilizations of 7,000 years from now, stay with us during this exciting journey inside the famous Luxor Karnak Temple.
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Things to do at Luxor Karnak Temple
• Your journey inside the shorter Karnak temple starts from the gate with a huge illustration of the temple and the treasures inside.
• Enjoy a guided tour of the Ramsah tour, where the Rams statues decorate it to the right and left.
Take the coolest memorial photos with the colossal Ramses II statue and among the largest pillar hall of its kind in the world.
• Enjoy watching the inscriptions and drawings of the ancient hieroglyphic language engraved on the columns and the two mosques of King Tuthmosis I and Queen Hatshepsut, and their meanings are explained through the tour guide in several languages.
Visit the Temple of Amun and Ramses III, then the Holy Lake, the Holy of Holies, and the luxurious royal booths.
• Attending the sound and light show at night, as the Karnak Temple tells its ancient history and the history of the ancient Luxor “Thebes” in Shumookh.
Entry prices
10 pounds for the Egyptians.
120 pounds for non-Egyptians.
work hours
Everyday from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Hotels near Luxor Karnak Temple
Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa is one of the best 5-star Luxor hotels, and is located 1.5 km from Karnak Temple.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel is rated excellent in terms of cleanliness, location, comfort, staff, and free Wi-Fi.
Riziki Hotel and Camp is one of the best 2-star hotels in Egypt. It is 1.2 km from Karnak Temple.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel is rated very good in terms of location, facilities, comfort, safety, staff.
Luxor Karnak Temple site
