What is in the Luxor Museum?
Statues and objects found around ancient Thebes, including the cache of statues found beneath Luxor Temple in 1989.
What is the Mummification Museum?
A small museum by the river explaining how the ancient Egyptians preserved the dead, with embalming tools and mummified animals.
When should I go?
Opening hours change by season, so we plan around them. It is a good use of a hot afternoon on a cruise day in Luxor.
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Best for: Cruise passengers with free time in Luxor.
Tour Highlights
- Luxor Museum
- Luxor Temple statue cache
- Mummification Museum
- Quiet and air-conditioned
3 Hours
- 1Start: Luxor Museum with your guide
- 2Then: Mummification Museum
- 3End: Back to your hotel or ship
Accommodation and Transport
No overnight stay. Pickup and drop-off are from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise ship.
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Guide
What is included?
- Private transfer from your hotel or ship
- Egyptologist guide
Not usually included
- Entrance tickets and fees unless stated on your quote
- Meals unless added
- Tips and gratuities
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Cruise FAQ
Are they close to the cruise moorings?
Yes, both are on the Corniche where most cruise ships moor.
How much does it cost?
It is quoted on request. The price depends on your date, group size and what you include, and we confirm it in writing.
