Luxor

Two full days is a good minimum if you want to experience both banks without rushing. Three days gives Luxor more breathing room, especially if you want time for major temples, royal tombs, and a slower sense of the city around them.

Luxor works far better as a destination in its own right. A short stop can cover a few major names, but it rarely gives you the contrast between east and west bank that makes the place feel complete.

For most travelers, the cooler months are the easiest. Late autumn through early spring makes long outdoor visits much more comfortable, especially on the west bank where shade is limited and the archaeological sites ask more of your energy.

Luxor feels more concentrated and more monumental than most other stops in Egypt. The city is not only about famous names. It is about the contrast between temple spaces, burial landscapes, and the Nile dividing the two. If you want help fitting that into the rest of your route, you can start with a more personal plan.