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Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour, also known as a Private Luxor East Bank Tour or a Karnak and Luxor Temples Day Tour, is a private sightseeing experience for travelers who want to visit the two main ancient Egyptian temples on Luxor's East Bank. The tour includes private modern air-conditioned transportation, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance tickets to both temples, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or another confirmed location in Luxor.
This Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Day Tour is part of the Luxor Tours offered by WOW Egypt Tours for travelers who want to visit the main religious monuments of Luxor, the Ancient City. The program combines a Karnak Temple Tour and a Luxor Temple Tour in one private excursion, covering two important religious complexes associated with ancient Thebes.
Your Private Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour begins with pickup by your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Your private Egyptologist guide will accompany you during the sightseeing visits, with transportation, entrance tickets, and the order of attractions arranged according to your confirmed itinerary and local operating conditions.
Your first visit is Karnak Temple, one of the largest ancient religious complexes in Egypt. Dedicated mainly to the god Amun-Ra, the complex developed over approximately 2,000 years through construction and expansion by successive pharaohs. Its main monuments include the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns, the Sacred Lake, obelisks, temple courtyards, and religious structures associated with the Theban Triad.
The sightseeing program continues to Luxor Temple, built mainly during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC and expanded by Ramses II during the 19th Dynasty. The temple contains monumental statues, columns, courtyards, and decorated walls associated with ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies.
Luxor Temple was closely connected with the annual Opet Festival, during which the sacred images of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were transported between Karnak and Luxor Temple. Both temples were connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes, an ancient processional route approximately 2.7 km (1.7 miles) long.
These two temples are among the main Luxor Attractions and represent important examples of ancient Egyptian religious architecture. This Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Day Trip is suitable for individuals, couples, families, and small groups interested in the religious history and monumental architecture of ancient Thebes.
After completing your sightseeing visits, your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will arrange your private return transfer to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or another confirmed location in Luxor.
Travelers interested in additional sightseeing can combine this excursion with West Bank attractions, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon, through separate arrangements. Other private excursions are available through our Luxor Tours.
WOW Egypt Tours offers an organized private sightseeing experience covering Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, with comfortable transportation, an expert Egyptologist guide, entrance tickets, bottled water, and personalized service.
From:
$70
Duration:
5 Hours
Schedule:
Daily
Group Size:
Private Group
Category:
Sightseeing Tour
Trip Type:
Tour
Location:
Lxuor
Pickup:
Lxuor
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Your private Egyptologist guide and driver from WOW Egypt Tours will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or another confirmed location in Luxor. Your private sightseeing transfers are arranged in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, with entrance tickets to both temples, lunch at a local restaurant, and complimentary bottled water included.
Begin your sightseeing on Luxor's East Bank with a visit to Karnak Temple, one of the largest ancient religious complexes in Egypt. Dedicated mainly to the god Amun-Ra, the complex was developed by successive pharaohs over approximately 2,000 years. Its main monuments include the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 columns, the Sacred Lake, obelisks, and temple courtyards.
Lunch is served at local restaurant.
After lunch, continue to Luxor Temple, built mainly during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC and expanded by Ramses II. The temple contains monumental statues, decorated columns, courtyards, and religious reliefs. It was associated with the annual Opet Festival and connected to Karnak Temple by the Avenue of Sphinxes, an ancient processional route approximately 2.7 km (1.7 miles) long.
After completing both temple visits, your private Egyptologist guide and driver from WOW Egypt Tours will arrange your return transfer in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or another confirmed location in Luxor.
| Group Size | Price Details |
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1 Person
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$221 Per Person |
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2 Persons
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$126 Per Person |
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3 Persons
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$119 Per Person |
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4 Persons
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$112 Per Person |
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5 Persons
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$105 Per Person |
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6 Persons
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$98 Per Person |
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7 Persons
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$91 Per Person |
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8 Persons
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$84 Per Person |
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9 Persons
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$77 Per Person |
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10+ Persons
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$70 Per Person |
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Luxor tour prices start from $27 for a Horse Carriage City Tour and go up to $419 and beyond for a Cairo day trip by flight. To book, contact WOW Egypt Tours via the contact page, WhatsApp, or email at booking@WOWEgyptTours.com. A deposit secures your dates with the balance payable before or upon arrival in Egypt. A dedicated advisor manages your booking from first inquiry through to the end of your trip with no hidden charges. Browse all available programs on the Luxor Tours page.
All WOW Egypt Tours' Luxor tours are fully private. You do not share the tour, vehicle, or guide with other travelers. The only exception is the Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride, which is a shared activity by nature. Private tours depart daily and are tailored to your group's pace and interests. For a fully bespoke Luxor itinerary, use the Tailor-Made Experience tool.
Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, is widely regarded as the world's greatest open-air museum. Key attractions covered across WOW Egypt Tours' programs include Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Queens, the Valley of the Nobles, Deir el-Medina, the Ramesseum, and the Luxor and Mummification Museums Tour. Full attraction details are available in the Luxor Attractions Guide.
For travelers wanting more depth, WOW Egypt Tours offers multi-day packages from Luxor. Options include the Luxor East and West Bank Overnight Tour (from $376, 2 days), the Luxor and Aswan Overnight Tour (from $462), the Aswan and Abu Simbel Overnight Tour from Luxor by Train (from $509), and the Luxor and Cairo Overnight Tour by Flight (from $658), among others.
Yes. WOW Egypt Tours runs several full-day excursions from Luxor to other destinations. These include the Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour (from $100, 12 hours), the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour (from $100, 9 hours), the Aswan Tour from Luxor (from $120, 12 hours), and the Cairo Tour from Luxor by Flight (from $419, 16 hours). All run privately and daily.
Absolutely. WOW Egypt Tours also offers distinctive experiences in Luxor, including a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor (from $80, 3 hours), the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples (from $46, evening), a Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile and Banana Island Visit (from $53), and a Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage (from $27).
Yes. The Valley of the Kings is one of Luxor's most iconic West Bank sites and is included in several tours, such as the West Bank Tour. The standard ticket covers entry to three tombs. Special tombs including Tutankhamun (KV62), Seti I, and Ramses V and VI require extra tickets that must be requested and confirmed before your tour date.
Every Luxor tour includes private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private licensed Egyptologist guide. Depending on which tour you select, inclusions can also cover entrance tickets, meals, Nile crossing by motorboat, and internal flights where required. Always verify inclusions on each individual tour page before booking, as every program has its own route and services.
The East Bank of Luxor features the living city's ancient monuments: Karnak Temple, the world's largest religious building, Luxor Temple, the Luxor Museum, and the Mummification Museum. The West Bank is the ancient necropolis, home to the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el-Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu Temple, the Ramesseum, and Deir el-Medina. If time is limited, choose one side. If you want to cover both, book the full-day East and West Bank Tour.
WOW Egypt Tours offers a wide range of private Luxor day tours, including the full-day Luxor East and West Bank Tour (from $100 per person, 9 hours), the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon Tour (from $66 per person, 6 hours), and the Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Tour (from $66 per person, 5 hours). All tours are private, run daily, and include a professional Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport.
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