Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the grandeur of Karnak Temple
- Marvel at the architectural beauty of Luxor Temple
- Enjoy personalized attention from a private guide
- Experience the rich history of ancient Egypt
- Benefit from convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Begin your trip with a pick-up from your hotel or Cruise
Go with your Egyptologist guide to Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, it was dedicated to god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu to represent the Theban triad. Listen and be amazed at the explanation of this ancient history
Move to the Luxor temple that was built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the modern kingdom and the temple was completed by Ramses II. Finally, You. will be transferred back to your hotel/cruise
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Luxor accommodations.
- The tour operates between 9am and 5pm; please specify your preferred time upon booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Recommended Tour for Karnak and Luxor Temple!
I want to thank Asma for providing so much information about the history of Karnak and Luxor Temple. I highly recommend her. You will get so much for the tour. Thank you for welcoming us!
Intrusive stops cuts back on the tour experience
Our guide’s (Bola Salah) English was OK. Actual tour time in temples was rather short. He could have explained the sites, history, and city more in detail. It felt like we spent more time in overpriced shops and restaurant (e.g., waited 15 mins in an empty papyrus store, and overpriced oil fragment store called Elite academy of aromatherapy). Then we shortly stopped at Luxor temple. The lunch was in a tourist trap restaurant (Sunset cafe) by the nile. The view was nice but the food was average, and place was not very clean. Two guava drinks costed 9 USD. Overall, the tour was cheap-ish but we could have organized it ourselves with a local driver/guide. One of the weakest tours we attended in Egypt, as other tours were much better in terms of information and lack of intrusive stops.
Incredibly hot day at Karnak and shady vendors
I went to Karnak temple at 11:30 am, which was a huge mistake as it was 45 degrees Celsius! The guide, Salma, walked with me for ten minutes and then told me I could walk in my own for thirty minutes. Then, a temple worker asked me for a tip because he suggested that I take a photo from a certain spot! Since the heat was too overbearing, I decided to go to Luxor Museum instead. But before I visited a shop to get some souvenirs. The vendor tried to rip me off and my tour guide, Salma, could see that the vendor was trying to rip me off and she intervened. Salma walked me out of that tricky situation and found me a more reasonable vendor. In addition, she drove me to Luxor temple and got me a to go meal.
Top-notch.
A very good experience, Demiana explains really well and is very nice! Thank you very much.
Great Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples
Great tour! Alaa Hassan was our guide today, he was super welcoming and friendly. We felt very comfortable with him too. He was super informative and had a lot of extra stories to tell. We had a good time and are looking forward to our next tour with him.