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Luxor Temple – Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor loop from Temple of Khonsu

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Luxor Temple – Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor loop from Temple of Khonsu

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Luxor Temple – Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor loop from Temple of Khonsu

02:38

10.3km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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مدينة طيبة القديمة ومقبرتها

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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2.02 km

Karnak Temple Complex

Highlight • Historical Site

Definitely recommendable is the light show in the Karnak temple.

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3.37 km

Luxor Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Luxor Museum (Arabic: متحف الأقصر, Matḥaf al-Uqṣur) is considered one of the best-curated museums in Egypt. It is located directly on the Nile promenade (Corniche el-Nil) in Luxor, roughly halfway between the Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple.

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4.09 km

Luxor Mummification Museum

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This museum shows the individual steps of mummification and displays interesting exhibits, including a human mummy and various animal mummies.

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4.44 km

Luxor Temple

Highlight • Historical Site

The Luxor temple is immersed in a unique sea of lights in the evening hours. A sight that should not be missed.

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4.46 km

Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor

Highlight • Historical Site

A path about 3 km long from temple to temple, all decorated with a small sphinx.

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4.57 km

Old Entrance of Abu Haggag Mosque

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The old entrance to the mosque is a good 4 meters above the ground.

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7

4.67 km

Luxor Temple

Highlight • Historical Site

The Luxor temple is immersed in a unique sea of lights in the evening hours. A sight that should not be missed.

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8

7.91 km

View of the Nile River

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Very nice view over the Nile, the lush green banks and the mountains 😍

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10.3 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

2.88 km

2.56 km

359 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

3.23 km

2.83 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 11 June

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