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Karnak Temple, Luxor · Every December
Winter solstice sunrise at Karnak
On the shortest day the sun rises exactly along the axis of Egypt's largest temple.
74 days until the next window
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Luxor for December 20 to 22, 2026, round trips of 3 to 7 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Confirm the early opening with the ticket office the day before.
- The Luxor Temple alignment and the west bank are the same trip; hire a guide for the morning.
- Luxor airport is about 20 minutes by road to Karnak, with direct flights from Cairo and several European cities.
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