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About Explore Luxor

The city is more than its monuments – an independent editorial guide to Luxor, Egypt

The city is more than its monuments

Explore Luxor is an independent editorial guide to Luxor, Egypt. We cover its ancient monuments, archaeological discoveries, living culture, food, landscapes and everyday life, while helping visitors plan their time in Luxor with confidence.

From the temples of Karnak and Luxor to the tombs of the Theban mountains, and from the Nile and village roads to the markets and kitchens of the modern city, our goal is to show Luxor as a living place, not simply a collection of archaeological sites.

Why Explore Luxor exists

Luxor is often presented in one of two ways: as an archaeological destination or as a stop on an Egypt itinerary.

It is both, and much more. We created Explore Luxor to bring those sides together, so that:
Visitors
A visitor searching for Karnak can understand its history and significance.
First-timers
A first-time traveller planning three days in Luxor can understand how to get around, what to see and what it costs.
Enthusiasts
Someone fascinated by ancient Egypt can follow the discoveries, people and traditions that continue beyond the monuments.

What You’ll Find

Ancient Egypt & Archaeology
Temples, tombs, rulers, gods, inscriptions and recent discoveries in ancient Thebes, including lesser-known tombs and the layers of reuse and rediscovery that continue to change our understanding.
Travel & Planning
Transport, entrance fees, the Luxor Pass, weather, safety, where to stay and practical itinerary planning.
Experiences & Places
The Nile, sunrise and sunset, markets, cycling, rural landscapes and life along both banks of the river.
Food & Living Culture
Cuisine, crafts, festivals, villages and the traditions of Upper Egypt.
Stories & Guides
Longer reads, practical guides, discoveries and stories from across Luxor.
Available in nine languages. Explore Luxor is also available in Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, Chinese and Japanese.

How we research and correct

Luxor’s history is full of simplified stories, repeated claims, uncertain dates and information copied from one website to another. We try not to add to that problem.

Sources
For historical and archaeological subjects, we work from academic publications, archaeological documentation, institutional resources and specialist research. Factual claims with meaningful historical or archaeological significance are checked against credible primary or peer-reviewed sources before publication.
Uncertainty
Where evidence is uncertain or interpretations differ, we aim to distinguish established evidence from scholarly interpretation and open questions.
Practical info
Opening times, prices, transport arrangements and other visitor information can become outdated.
Spotted an error? If you spot an error or know something we missed, please tell us. Corrections are handled under our Corrections Policy.

Read more about how we work in our Editorial Policy and Sources.

Independence and funding

Independent
We are not a government tourism authority, an archaeological institution or a tour operator.
References
We may refer to museums, universities, archaeological missions, UNESCO and other organisations as sources. Those references do not imply affiliation or endorsement unless we explicitly say so.
Funding
Running an independent editorial resource requires writing, research, photography, technology, hosting and ongoing maintenance. We currently support Explore Luxor through advertising, affiliate relationships and occasional disclosed partnerships.
Editorial decisions stay separate. These commercial relationships are kept separate from editorial decisions. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage, and our recommendations are based on editorial judgement. Full details are available in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Based in Luxor

Explore Luxor is based in Luxor, Upper Egypt, and written for an international audience.

Luxor is best understood not only through books and monuments, but also through its streets, landscapes, communities and daily rhythms.

The living city. We want to connect visitors and researchers with the living city, not simply a postcard of ancient Egypt.

Who Explore Luxor is for

Explore Luxor is for people who want to understand the city as well as visit it.

Travellers
Travellers planning a first visit.
History enthusiasts
History and archaeology enthusiasts who want to understand what they are looking at.
Families
Families looking for practical ways to experience Luxor.
Photographers
Photographers and curious travellers looking beyond the obvious itinerary.
Students & researchers
Students, educators, researchers and cultural organisations looking for reliable information on Luxor and ancient Thebes.

Our responsibility

Luxor’s heritage is part of a story far larger than any one website. We aim to:

Respect
Encourage respect for its monuments, communities and traditions.
Care
Be careful with historical claims.
Transparency
Be transparent about uncertainty.
Corrections
Correct information when better evidence becomes available.
Accessibility. We also want Explore Luxor to be usable by people with different needs and abilities. Our Accessibility Statement explains our approach and known limitations.

Contact Explore Luxor

Explore Luxor is an ongoing project, and we welcome people who can help make it more accurate, useful and connected to the city.

Get in touch

Help us get Luxor right

We welcome corrections, expert contributions, local knowledge, research collaborations, photography and feedback.

Contact Explore Luxor → Corrections Policy