Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples from Luxor
What your day looks like
Join this amazing tour and get to know a different side of Luxor. This half-day private tour explores the East Bank of Luxor and two of the most impressive temples in Upper Egypt. Visit the magnificent Luxor; one of the most beautiful Temples in Egypt, and the famous Karnak Temples; the greatest example of worship in history that was dedicated to the God Amon, and his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. Door-to-door transportation by A/C vehicle.
The experience, in brief
- Visit the magnificent Luxor; one of the most beautiful Temples in Egypt
- Get the opportunity to be guided by an Egyptology guide
- See the famous Karnak Temple
- Doortodoor transportation by A/C vehicle
The journey, in full
Egypt Gift Tours Egyptologist tour Guide will pick you up from your Hotel/Nile Cruise in Luxor on time, by air-conditioned vehicle to start your day tour on the East Bank of Luxor. Visit Karnak Temple complex which is considered to be the greatest example of worship in history and the largest temple in the world; built over 2000 years covering an area of about 63 acres. Listen carefully to the stories and legends to be told by your tour guide, Marvel at the sheer size of the great hypo-style hall, and take photos between the huge columns and obelisks. On your way to Luxor Temple, stop to see the avenue of sphinxes, once linked the two temples together for the ancient Egyptian New Year festival. Then, to Luxor Temple, which is among the most beautiful Temples in Egypt. It was known in the New Kingdom period as Ipt-Rsyt, which means the southern shrine. This was to differentiate between this Temple and Karnak Temple, which was the northern house of Amon Ra. Luxor Temple was built by King Amenhotep III on the 18th. dynasty and completed by the great king Ramesses II during the 19th dynasty, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and well-preserved statues. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Your day, step by step
Luxor
Local Flavor at Karnak Temple.
Luxor
Local Flavor at Luxor Temple.
What to know before booking
Included
Pickup service from your Hotel and return All transfers by a private A/C vehicle Professional English-speaking Egyptologist Tour guide
Not Included
Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary Tipping to the guide and driver lunch is optional on this tour It is available to pick up Travelers from Luxor West Bank hotels with an extra 10$ USD per person It is available to drop off Travelers at Luxor West Bank hotels with an extra 10$ USD per person
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: Luxor East Bank Hotel or Nile Cruise.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business