Avenue of Sphinxes

The three-kilometer long walk from Luxor temple to Karnak is connected by this avenue. Unfortunately, almost all of them are broken or missing entirely (no sphinx at all, just the block at the bottom), and the few that are preserved are next to the entrance of both temples. I walked the entire avenue and honestly, you may skip it. Also, consider that the only shadow you will get is passing under a bridge. The avenue is clearly not in good shape, someone should take care of it! 😅

The Luxor temple was linked to the Karnak Temple by what is known as the avenue of the sphinxes. This temple, unlike a lot of other temples is opened pretty late and I highly recommend going once all the other temples are closing to see the sunset through its columns. It was absolutely magical.

Access comes with the price ticket of Luxor temple. A serene stretch of small sphinxes to view from sunrise or sunset. Very pretty avenue.

Sphinxes and more of them for a long walk to Karnak. This was not most easy way to walk but still fun.

Amazing to walk down the most interesting parts are at both ends of Luxor temple and Karnak as most of the Sphinx are located there, you need tickets to both to walk to each other as at about half way there is a ticket booth to buy either. Highly recommend walking if you have time and have no issues with walking, one bonus is there is no one to hassle you.

This avenue can be seen by the road above, the avenue of Sphinxes are 2km long running between Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. There are 1,300 sandstone statues. Down on the street level these statues are very impressive specially at sunset when they first turn on the lights. Great pic moment.

It can be hot and might look like a long walk… but do it! Walking between Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple is pure magic… It feels like time stops. Tip: if you start from Luxor Temple, there is a checkpoint halfway where you will need the ticket to Karnak temple to continue. No worries, you can buy the ticket at the checkpoint itself, so you don’t have to buy it beforehand.

The Avenue of Sphinxes is a truly remarkable sight and a journey through time. Walking down this ancient path lined with over 1,000 sphinxes, you can't help but feel the grandeur of ancient Egypt around you. The moment you set foot on this road, it feels like you're stepping into history — every sphinx, with its human head and lion body, seems to tell a story of power, mystery, and divine protection. The atmosphere is both awe-inspiring and peaceful, as the monuments stretch out before you, leading to the majestic Luxor Temple. The way the sphinxes are arranged, their perfectly preserved features, and the sense of symmetry make this an unforgettable experience. The Avenue feels sacred and timeless, a bridge between the past and present. The restoration efforts and recent excavations only add to the magic, bringing this ancient procession route back to life. A must-see for anyone who wants to walk in the footsteps of pharaohs and experience the true majesty of ancient Egypt!