Karnak & Luxor Temples Private Tour with Egyptologist Guide

4.6 (9 reviews) Luxor, Egypt
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Duration4h
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LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover ancient Egypt on a private Karnak & Luxor Temples tour with an Egyptologist guide. Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites ever built, with its towering columns, sacred lake, and intricate hieroglyphs. Continue to the stunning Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated by history and located in the heart of the ancient city. Enjoy private hotel pickup, transport, and personalized storytelling that brings pharaohs, gods, and legends to life. This unforgettable experience offers deep insight, photo stops, and a flexible pace tailored to your interests. Book now to step into the glory of ancient Thebes.

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Premium Private Guided Tour

Private tour
Duration: 4 hours
Bottled Water
Vehicle: Limousine, Minivan, Van, Coaster car
Included: Entry fees to historical sites
English speaking Egyptologist tour guide
A/C Modern Car
Professional Driver
Pickup included

Vehicle & Tour Guide Service

Optional: Entry fees to Karnak Temple-EGP600 & Luxor Temple-EGP500 Per person.
Non-English speaking tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
Bottled water
Vehicle: - Limousine, Minivan, Van, Coaster car
Included: English speaking Egyptologist tour guide
Traffic Permission
A/C Modern Car
Professional Driver
Pickup included

What's included

  • Pick up services from your place in Luxor and return
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • All service charges & taxes
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping

What to expect

  1. The Karnak Temple
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Your expert Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise on Luxor’s East Bank to begin a private half-day tour exploring two of Egypt’s most iconic temples.

    Start at the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built in ancient Egypt. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes and admire the monumental gateways and towering pylons that mark the entrance to this vast open-air museum. Discover the legendary Great Hypostyle Hall with its forest of 134 massive columns, intricate hieroglyphic carvings, ancient obelisks, the sacred lake, and the sanctuary of Philip III Arrhidaeus. Your guide will bring the history of the pharaohs to life as you explore.

    Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully located in the heart of the city, where you’ll admire elegant statues, grand courtyards, and beautifully preserved reliefs that reflect centuries of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influence. Enjoy time to explore, take photos, and absorb the timeless atmosphere
  2. Luxor Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue your journey to Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak Temple Complex by the legendary Avenue of Sphinxes, part of which still forms the majestic entrance today. Upon arrival, admire the towering statues of Ramses II, grand courtyards, monumental pylons, and intricately carved reliefs that bring ancient Egyptian history to life. Originally begun by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Tutankhamun, Horemheb, Ramses II, and even Alexander the Great, the temple reflects centuries of continuous construction and heritage. Despite Nile floods, invasions, and thousands of years of exposure, it remains remarkably well preserved. After your guided tour filled with history and insights, enjoy some free time to explore at your own pace before returning comfortably to your drop-off point in Luxor.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

* Your private tour guide / driver will pick you up from your accommodation on Luxor’s East Bank.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pick-up or drop-off from hotels located on Luxor West Bank is subject to an additional charge.
  • Pick-up or drop-off services at Luxor Airport are subject to an additional charge.
  • Additional supplement applies to guided services provided in languages other than English.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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