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Al-Tod

A small farming village 20 km south of Luxor with an under-visited Ptolemaic temple and almost no other tourists.

From
$27
Hotels
4
Known for
SATELLITE VILLAGE
Part of
East Bank & Souq
Nearby
3
Ruins of the small Ptolemaic temple at Al-Tod south of Luxor Ruins of the small Ptolemaic temple at Al-Tod south of Luxor

Why people stay in Al-Tod

Al-Tod is a farming village along the east bank of the Nile about 20 km south of Luxor, best known — if it's known at all — for the small temple of Montu, the falcon-headed war god. The temple has phases stretching back to the Middle Kingdom, though most of what stands today is Ptolemaic and Roman. A cache of silver and gold objects found here in the 1930s (the 'Tod Treasure') is now split between the Cairo Museum and the Louvre. It's a working village, not a tourist stop.

Stay here only if you want somewhere really off the map, or if you’re doing archaeological work at the site. There are maybe two or three small guesthouses catering to occasional visitors. For most travellers, Al-Tod is best as a half-day excursion from Luxor rather than a base. Bring your own food and water — the village has basic shops but nothing tourist-oriented. Come with a hat, coins for the site guard, and reasonable Arabic or a guide.

Options are minimal — a small family guesthouse or two ($20-$35), and homestays that materialise if you ask around. No hotels in the Western sense. If you want to sleep near Al-Tod, most people base in central Luxor and taxi in for the day. If you’re determined to stay, ask at the Tod temple's ticket office for a family recommendation.

At a glance Cheapest room$27 Hotels tracked4 Guides3 Free cancellationMost rooms are free to cancel Hotels in Al-Tod

What to see

Places to visit Visit the Temple of Montu
Places to visit Walk the riverbank
Places to visit Have tea at the village ahwa
Places to visit Combine with Armant on the same trip
Walks & outdoors Tod village and river (2 km)
Eat & go out Combine with Armant on the same trip
Where to stay

Hotels in Al-Tod

4 · Live prices · free cancellation

Getting around Al-Tod

Part of

From Luxor, the cheapest way is a shared microbus from the southern microbus station off Sharia al-Awameyah heading toward Esna, around 30-40 EGP ($0.60-$0.80), 45 minutes, get off at the Al-Tod turning. A private taxi hire from central Luxor to Al-Tod and back with waiting time is $25-$35. Inside the village, walk everywhere — nothing is more than 15 minutes on foot.

Questions about Al-Tod

Is the Temple of Montu at Al-Tod worth the trip?

For dedicated Egyptology enthusiasts, yes — it's a quiet site with real material and you’ll likely be the only visitor. For casual tourists on a first Luxor trip, no — the East and West Bank sites are stronger and more accessible.

Can I visit Al-Tod without a guide?

Yes, easily. The temple has a ticket seller and a site guard. You’ll want basic Arabic phrases (or Google Translate offline pack) to ask directions in the village. Nobody speaks English fluently but everyone is helpful.