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🏛️ Cultural & Historic· 📍 Luxor, Egypt

Private Esna Temple & El Kab Ancient City Day Tour from Luxor

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Private Esna Temple & El Kab Ancient City Day Tour from Luxor
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Duration
6 hours - 7 hours
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Languages
Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

On this private day trip from Luxor, you’ll step off the beaten path and visit two lesser-known archaeological sites in Upper Egypt. You’ll travel in comfort with an expert Egyptologist guide to the Temple of Khnum, one of Egypt’s best‑preserved temples. As you move through the site, you’ll see beautifully carved columns, colourful ceilings and interesting Greco‑Roman inscriptions that reveal layers of the temple’s long history. You’ll then continue south to the ancient city of El Kab, where you’ll explore rock‑cut tombs, towering mudbrick walls and the remains of one of Upper Egypt’s earliest capitals. Away from the crowds, the visit offers an immersive look at thousands of years of Egyptian history and daily life beyond Luxor’s better-known landmarks. Your guide will provide context and interpretation at each site, helping you understand the significance of what you’re seeing.

How this compares

Luxor · 5063 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,481 EGP · 5,925 EGPpremium pick

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
  • All taxes and fees
  • Bottled water
  • Private Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
6 hours - 7 hours
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites · All taxes and fees · Bottled water · Private Egyptologist guide · Hotel pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle
5,925 EGP/ per person
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