First impression of Luxor-Explore secrets of Luxor by horse carriage
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Overview
There are few more atmospheric ways to discover Luxor, the vibrant city that sits on the site of ancient Thebes, than by horse carriage. Skip the stress of haggling with drivers and benefit from the expertise of an Egyptologist guide as you trot along the Nile. You’ll explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on foot (entrance at your own expense), and visit a mosque built inside an ancient Egyptian temple.
Luxor · 182 Desert & Adventure · typical ~2,957 EGP · 1,506 EGP — good value
Highlights
- ✦Service animals allowed
What's included
- ✓egyptologist tour guide
- ✓Transportation by horse carriage
- ✕Karank and Luxor temples entrance tickets -200EGP- 12USD in Total
Itinerary
- 1Luxor Museum
- 2The Karnak Temple
- 3Luxor Temple
- 4Avenue of Sphinxes
- 5Abu Haggag Mosque
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
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- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- egyptologist tour guide · Transportation by horse carriage
Reviews (50)
Unfortunately the tour was memorable for the wrong reasons. The horse used to tow the carriage was clearly in an emaciated state - Old and bones pertruding. It was a hot day and the horse fell and was unable to get up on its own. After detaching the harnesses, they managed to get it to its feet and planned to proceed. I refused to continue and asked to be returned to the motel. I was loaded onto another carriage with a horse in much better shape. I understand the need for locals to make a living, but what I experienced was disturbing. The tour operators need to regulate the animals used more c
The advertisement indicated that I would be meeting with the tour guide on a horse carriage, but upon arrival, this was not the case. The tour title, "First Impression of... by Horse Carriage," was misleading. Instead, we walked to the first point of interest, and when I inquired about the horse carriage, the tour guide informed me that it would only be used on the way back. However, this did not occur, except for a brief horse ride to the last point of interest. At the end of the tour, the advertisement stated that we would return to the museum (again, assuming back with the horse carriage) w
Me and my husband enjoyed with Ababoub . He is the best host who I ever met in the world . The places are nice and with full of history . Thank you for amazing day .
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“Me and my husband enjoyed with Ababoub . He is the best host who I ever met in the world . The places are nice and with full of history . Thank you for amazing day .”
The same experience, compared across platforms.
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- Tripadvisor1,506 EGP



























