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(Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples

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(Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples
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Overview

The ancient splendor of Luxor on this enriching half-day private tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide, this tour offers an immersive experience into two of Egypt’s most iconic landmarks, located on the east bank of the Nile. Begin your journey at the Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum and the largest religious structure ever built. Then, continue to Luxor Temple, a beautifully preserved structure in the heart of modern-day Luxor. Unlike other temples, Luxor was not dedicated to a god but rather to the concept of kingship. With personalized commentary from your guide, comfortable round-trip transport, and flexible timing, this private tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deep and meaningful encounter with Egypt’s ancient heritage—all within half a day. Perfect for history lovers and curious explorers alike.

How this compares

Luxor · 5063 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,481 EGP · 653 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • English speaking-Egyptologist Guides are Qualified and Fully Licensed
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • Bottled Water
  • All Taxes & Service Charges
  • Free Time for Photos
  • All entrance fees for archaeological sites included in your itinerary
  • Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
  • Tipping
  • Tickets not include if you choose option ( Professional Guide + Transfers)

Itinerary

  1. 1
    The Karnak Temple
  2. 2
    Luxor Temple
  3. 3
    Luxor

Frequently asked questions

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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?
English speaking-Egyptologist Guides are Qualified and Fully Licensed · Air-Conditioned Vehicle · Hotel Pickup & Drop-off · Bottled Water · All Taxes & Service Charges · Free Time for Photos · All entrance fees for archaeological sites included in your itinerary · Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple · Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak

Reviews (57)

4.9
★★★★★
Based on 57 verified reviews
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xhiashi
★★★★★
Jun 2026

We learned a lot with this guided tour. I felt like if we went by ourselves, we would have missed out on a lot as the signage at the temples were lacking

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mayaaaa
★★★★
Mar 2026

A well organised day with free time for photos. Hassan was a very kind and knowledgeable guide who answered my questions generously. Spoken English was not as clear as I had expected however, so it was initially difficult for me to understand everything that was said and shared.

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Robert_R
★★★★★
Feb 2026

Great half day private tour of Médinet/Habou, Karnak and Luxor temple. Thanks to Aladdin from Inspired Egypt Tours for adding Habou to the standard itinerary for us. Safy was a great guide, explaining all the Egyptian history and stories from the hieroglyphics at all three sites. Safy encouraged us to ask questions and tested our Egyptian knowledge from previous tours, she also offered to take photos of us which turned out great. Good car and driver for the day as well.

653 EGP/ per person
4.9(57)verified reviews
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We learned a lot with this guided tour. I felt like if we went by ourselves, we would have missed out on a lot as the signage at the temples were lacking
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