Luxor is the greatest open-air museum on earth. Once the mighty city of Thebes, it holds more pharaonic monuments than any other place in the world, and this guide puts every one of them within reach across two perfectly planned days. You will stand inside the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple as morning light fills its towering columns, descend into the elaborately painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and watch Luxor Temple glow after dark during the Sound and Light Show. Day 2 begins before sunrise with a hot air balloon drifting over the West Bank necropolis in golden dawn light. This guide covers every essential, including a full day-by-day itinerary, hand-picked hotel recommendations for both the East and West Bank, a six-restaurant dining guide with local Egyptian favourites, a complete packing and attire guide for temple visits, insider tips from Karnak to the street food stalls of the Corniche, a pre-trip checklist, and a budget tracker. Everything you need for an unforgettable 2 days in Luxor, ready the moment you land.