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🏛️ Cultural & Historic· 📍 Luxor, Egypt

Half-Day Tour Temple of Karnak in Luxor by Car

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Half-Day Tour Temple of Karnak in Luxor by Car
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Duration
4 hours
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Languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

If you're considering a visit to Karnak Temple in Luxor, this experience takes you into the heart of the ancient complex. You’ll walk among colossal structures and towering columns and hear the history behind them. As you move through the site, the guide will share stories that help you picture pharaohs and priests carrying out rituals and ceremonies. Along the way you'll see the Hypostyle Hall, where the scale of the columns and architecture is striking. You’ll also encounter the Obelisks of Hatshepsut and learn about the female pharaoh who had them erected. The Sacred Lake is included, with explanations of its symbolic significance and the rituals once performed there. The visit will also take you along the Avenue of Sphinxes, the path that links Karnak to Luxor Temple, so you can observe the line of sphinx statues and the route between the two complexes. The focus is on key sights and the stories that bring the temple to life.

How this compares

Luxor · 5303 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,543 EGP · 3,039 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Hotel and cruise ship pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Guided tour by a qualified Egyptologist
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Entrance fees

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
4 hours
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Hotel and cruise ship pickup and drop-off · Air-conditioned vehicle · Bottled water · Guided tour by a qualified Egyptologist
3,039 EGP/ per person
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