Discover the magnificent temples of Luxor’s East Bank on a private half-day tour designed to showcase the city’s most iconic ancient landmarks. Visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex and the impressive Luxor Temple, where towering columns, colossal statues, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and beautiful reliefs reveal the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. Accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide, learn about the religious beliefs, pharaohs, gods, and history behind these remarkable monuments. Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a personalized experience with plenty of time for exploration and photography. Perfect for families, couples, history lovers, and first-time visitors, this tour offers an unforgettable introduction to Luxor’s ancient heritage.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $26.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor in the morning. Begin your journey on the East Bank of the Nile, where the city’s most impressive temples await.
Start your tour at the vast Karnak Temple complex, one of the largest religious sites in the world. Explore its monumental halls, colossal statues, towering obelisks, and intricately carved pylons. Your guide will reveal the history behind the temple’s construction, built over centuries by successive pharaohs, and explain its religious significance as a center of worship for the god Amun. Walk along the famous Avenue of Sphinxes and admire the grandeur of the Hypostyle Hall, where 134 massive columns create a breathtaking forest of stone. Capture stunning photographs while learning about the ceremonies, festivals, and rituals that once animated this sacred space.
Continue to Luxor Temple, a striking complex located in the heart of the modern city. Unlike Karnak, Luxor Temple was primarily dedicated to the rejuvenation of kings and the cult of the god Amun. Admire the majestic statues of pharaohs, intricately decorated walls, and towering obelisks that reflect the temple’s historical and religious importance. Your guide will share fascinating stories about royal processions, ancient ceremonies, and the temple’s enduring role in Egyptian culture. Take time to explore the open courtyards and sacred halls at your own pace, enjoying the serene atmosphere and photographic opportunities.
Optional Photo Stops and Exploration: Depending on your schedule and interests, your guide can provide brief stops along the streets of modern Luxor, allowing for panoramic views and additional photo opportunities of the Nile and surrounding areas.
After you explore Luxor and Karnak Temples, your private vehicle will take you back to your hotel or cruise, completing a convenient and memorable half-day journey into the heart of Egypt’s ancient capital.
Available from all hotels and Nile cruise boats in Luxor. when our tour guide pickup you he will have our sign
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Luxor and Karnak Temples Half Day Tour lasts about 4h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $13 per person for this Luxor experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $26. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 6–11 pay from $6, adults from $13. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Available from all hotels and Nile cruise boats in Luxor. when our tour guide pickup you he will have our sign
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Egypt Nile Cruise.
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had an amazing day exploring Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Both temples were absolutely beautiful and full of history Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly We learned so much about ancient Egyptian culture and civilization. The organization of the tour was excellent from start to finish It was a memorable experience and we enjoyed every moment. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Luxor
Our East Bank tour in Luxor was an unforgettable experience! We visited the magnificent Karnak Temple and learned so much about ancient Egyptian history. The temples were breathtaking, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We also enjoyed a wonderful traditional dance performance that made the experience even more special. Everything was well organized, and we had plenty of time to explore and take photos. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Luxor
Our trip to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple was an absolutely amazing experience! Both temples are breathtaking and full of fascinating ancient Egyptian history. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything in an interesting and easy-to-understand way. The temples are incredibly beautiful, with impressive columns, statues, and ancient carvings. Everything was well organized, and we had plenty of time to explore and take amazing photos. It was a wonderful opportunity to discover the history and beauty of Luxor. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Egypt
Great half-day tour Karnak and Luxor Temples were absolutely stunning. Everything was well organized, the guide was informative and friendly, and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
We arrived at luxor in the morning our guide gamal was waiting for us at the airport we did Karnak temples and luxor temple we enjoyed but we were very tired but gamal brought the history to the life high recommended
Highly recommended our tour the day start very early as the recommendation of our guide he is very knowledgeable guide and very informative the visited all west Bank of Luxor but we like the valley of the kings and the king TUT tomb Highly recommend
As a solo travel I did a half day with Mohamed my guide and tamer the driver I did the first day Karnak temples and Luxor temple the both were great and I enjoyed it definitely recommended
This is the most beautiful tour we had in egypt it was fantastic. We enjoyed our side seen our guide and driver were amazing and highly recommended
Karnak temple was the highlight of the day the temples were very impressive and we enjoyed our tour with our guide morsy and his knowledge we definitely recommend
Today is the second day at Luxor we visited Karnak temples and Luxor temple east bank of Luxor gamble was the same guide and Mahmoud the driver high recommended
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