Overview
The Avenue of Sphinxes (the King's Festivities Road) is a 2.7km, 76-meter-wide ceremonial route linking Karnak and Luxor Temples, begun in the New Kingdom and completed under Nectanebo I in the 4th century BC. Boats carrying statues of the gods paraded along it each year during the Opet Festival. First unearthed in 1949, the avenue underwent decades of restoration before a grand reopening in November 2021, with 1,057 statues now restored along its length - 807 human-headed sphinxes and 250 ram-headed ones. There's no separate admission fee; access comes with a Luxor Temple or Karnak Temple ticket. Walk or take a horse carriage between the two temples.
Travel Tips
Walk it early in the morning for soft light and fewer crowds. It naturally anchors a day combining both temples.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Luxor, Egypt from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Egypt on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Luxor on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Luxor with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Luxor 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Avenue of Sphinxes
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Luxor Museum
A beautifully curated museum displaying finds from the Valley of the Kings and Karnak.
📍 1.1km away
Mortuary Temple of Seti I
Seti I's unfinished mortuary temple, later completed by his son Ramesses II.
📍 3.4km away
Things to Do in Luxor
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour
Lift off before dawn over Luxor's west bank for a 45-60 minute hot-air balloon flight with sunrise views over the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Nile.
Felucca Sunset Sail
A 2-3 hour sail on a traditional Egyptian felucca to enjoy sunset on the Nile, drifting toward Banana Island. Tea and snacks are included.
Valley of the Kings Guided Tour
A 4-5 hour west bank loop with an Egyptologist guide (Korean or English) covering the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Hotel pickup included.