Private Tour
Luxor and Karnak Temples Half Day Tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Magnificent monuments of Luxor’s East Bank on this private half-day tour, designed for travelers seeking a rich historical experience in comfort and style. Visit two of Egypt’s most iconic temple complexes, where colossal statues, intricate hieroglyphs, and awe-inspiring architecture tell the stories of pharaohs and gods. Your expert Egyptologist guide will provide fascinating insights into the religious, political, and cultural significance of these ancient sites. Enjoy a personalized experience with a private vehicle, avoiding large crowds and allowing ample time for photography and exploration. Perfect for history enthusiasts, families, and first-time visitors, this tour offers a convenient and engaging way to experience Luxor’s East Bank highlights in just a few hours, while gaining a deeper understanding of the city’s glorious past.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Luxor
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.
The Karnak Temple
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.
What‘s Included
Private tour, no shared groups
Licensed Egyptologist guide
Bottled water
Private air-conditioned vehicle
entrance tickets (if option selected)
All service charges and taxes
Hotel or cruise pickup and drop-off
Gratuities for guide and driver
Options
Car + Guide +Tickets
Car+Guide+Tickets
Pickup included
Car+Guide
Car+Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice experience
troogt,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour goes very well and we definitely enjoyed it our guide was nice guy very kind and informative we did a half day to luxor temple and Karnak temples highly recommended
Family experience
942roxief,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I invite my wife for the tour to luxor as i work in cairo I can't belevie that luxor has a lot of hiatory we spend 4 hour between karnak temples and luxor temple the guide morsy give us amazing information about luxor and hiatory thank you
Greatest tour in egypt
270te,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today was very funny day we did a half day with our guide hany was great guide very informative and knowledgeable we definitely recommend
Amazing experience
ryaneY9962ET,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best of the best our guide sayed has a great career and he is professional knowledge about the history we did a half day in East Bank we like it
Highly recommended
fe185,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my wife have a tour in luxor with book nile cruises company 2 days today the first day we did Karnak temple and Luxor temple our guide pick up us From the hotel he was very welcoming give us a lot of information about the history and the new kingdom we enjoyed it the guide sayed gamal very informative high recommended
Solo travel
marleene2026,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a solo travel i spend a couple of day's in Egypt but Luxor is very quiet very green and full of the history today i spent a half day to the east bank highly recommended
Karnak temples 🤍
rope2026,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow wow the half day in luxor was very nice our guide morsy give us a lot information and he was very polite and friendly we enjoyed the amazing history
Great experience
thomathe,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a great experience in luxor east side karnak temples and luxor temple our guide gamal was very informative and very kind we definitely recommend
Half day Luxor guided visit
356maxn,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with the guide Hassan very knowledgeable and friendly and the driver Said. From start to finish, everything felt seamless and well-organized. Hassan shared fascinating insights and stories that really brought the place to life, while Said ensured a smooth and comfortable journey throughout. Their professionalism and warm personalities made the trip even more enjoyable. I especially appreciated the small details and thoughtful touches along the way. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable adventure. Truly a highlight of my travels, and I would gladly book again without hesitation in the future.
Just do it
nadine2026,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Half day the day was good the couple of the temple’s was great the history of Egypt special Luxor is about 5000 years old and still intact we will come back soon thanks for the guide and driver
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