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Luxor day 2
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Luxor Family Discovery Route · Day 2

Luxor, Egypt · Attraction

Day 2 focuses on Attraction with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Valley of the Kings, continue through curated stops, and close near Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Plan includes about 70 minutes transit and 240 minutes on-location in Luxor.

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM3 stops70 min travel

Estimated day cost

$44.4

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

3 planned stops with a attraction focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 70 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: $44.4

Stop 1

8:30 AM

to 10:00 AM

0m transfer
Valley of the Kings photo 1
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Valley of the Kings

Attraction

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Rated 4.8 / 5

Luxor Family Discovery Route stop in Luxor: explore Valley of the Kings as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

$8.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1340420, Egypt

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Transfer to The Grand Egyptian Museum

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 145 min

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 3:00 PM

35m transfer
The Grand Egyptian Museum photo 1
Open place
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The Grand Egyptian Museum

Museum

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Luxor Family Discovery Route stop in Luxor: explore The Grand Egyptian Museum as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$14.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMLunch break fits here

X4VF+V38, Cairo - Alexandria Desert Rd, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3513203, Egypt

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Transfer to Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 85 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 5:30 PM

35m transfer
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut photo 1
Open place
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Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Attraction

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Luxor Family Discovery Route stop in Luxor: explore Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$8.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 30 minsMonday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Luxor, Al Qarna, Luxor Governorate 1340420, Egypt

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Ticket from $8.4GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Al Sahaby Lane Restaurant

Food

Al-Sahaby Street, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85951, Egypt

Lunch fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Luxor.

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Dinner

Thebes (Tebaa) Restaurant

Food

PJ2M+Q54, Al Qarnah, Al Qarna, Luxor Governorate 1345177, Egypt

Dinner fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Luxor.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Luxor. Eat where locals queue.

Luxor local specialtiesRegional street foodA well-rated local restaurantA traditional dessert or drink

Typical meal: from $2.4

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Luxor

Flight · $312Rail (regional) · $36Car · $30Airport transfer · $7.2

Where to stay

Central Luxor · from $26.4/night

A central base near Valley of the Kings keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.

Walk · metro · taxi

Guides & tours

Luxor walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round trip$1,248
Hotel · 1 room × 1 night$26.4
Local transport$12.48
Food$40.32
Entry tickets$124.8
Guided tours (optional)$62.4
Total for 2 travelers$1,452 – $2,385.6
Per person$726 – $1,192.8

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.