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Tour Overview

Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Tour is a private Luxor East Bank Tour planned for travelers who want to visit the two main temples on the East Bank of Luxor. This tour covers Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with a private Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transfers, entrance fees, lunch, pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor.

This Luxor and Karnak Temples Tour is one of the main Luxor Tours for travelers who want a short and complete sightseeing program inside Luxor, the Ancient City.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Luxor Trips, Luxor Excursions, Luxor Day Tours, and Luxor Day Trips that focus on the most important East Bank sightseeing sites.

During the tour, you will visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes in ancient Egypt. Karnak Temple was constructed and expanded over more than 2,000 years, from around 1971 BC to 30 BC, with important work by rulers such as Senusret I, Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, Seti I, and Ramses II.

Karnak Temple was the main religious center of ancient Thebes and the principal place of worship for the Theban triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the temple’s religious role, royal inscriptions, pylons, obelisks, sacred lake, chapels, and the Great Hypostyle Hall, mainly developed during the reigns of Seti I and Ramses II in the 13th century BC.

You will also visit Luxor Temple, built mainly by Pharaoh Amenhotep III around 1400 BC, with later additions by Ramses II in the 13th century BC and other rulers in later periods. Luxor Temple was connected with the Opet Festival, the renewal of kingship, and the ancient ceremonial route known today as the Avenue of Sphinxes.

Between both temples, your guide will explain the Avenue of Sphinxes, the ancient processional road that connected Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple over a route of about 2.7 kilometers. During the Opet Festival, the statues of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were carried from Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple along this sacred route.

Both sites are among the most important Luxor Attractions and are essential stops on any East Bank Luxor Tour for understanding the religious and political importance of ancient Thebes, especially during the New Kingdom period between the 16th and 11th centuries BC.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this Karnak and Luxor Temple Tour with private service, clear organization, and direct sightseeing. The tour includes private transfers inside Luxor, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

Tour Summary

  • From: $66
  • Duration: 5 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Lxuor
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Lxuor

Tour Attractions

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple

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Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your Luxor East Bank sightseeing tour.

2 Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple complex covers a large area of about 100 hectares / 247 acres and includes temples, chapels, pylons, obelisks, courts, sacred lakes, and religious structures built by many pharaohs over more than 2,000 years. Karnak Temple developed from around 1971 BC to 30 BC, with important construction and expansion during the Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, and later periods.

During your visit to Karnak Temple, your guide will explain the history of the site, the role of the god Amun, and the importance of Karnak Temple in ancient Egyptian religion and royal ceremonies. The site became the main religious center of ancient Thebes and the principal place of worship for the Theban triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.

You will see the Great Hypostyle Hall inside Karnak Temple, one of the most important sections of the complex, with 134 massive columns decorated with ancient inscriptions and reliefs. The hall was mainly developed during the reigns of Seti I and Ramses II in the 13th century BC, and it remains one of the most famous architectural areas inside Karnak Temple. The central columns reach about 21 meters / 69 feet high.

You will also see the main pylons, the sacred lake, obelisks, statues, and temple walls of Karnak Temple that record scenes of kings, gods, offerings, and military campaigns. Your private Egyptologist guide will explain how different rulers, including Senusret I, Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, Seti I, and Ramses II, contributed to the temple complex across different periods of ancient Egyptian history.

3 Lunch Time

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

4 Luxor Temple

After lunch, continue to Luxor Temple, located in the center of modern Luxor city. Luxor Temple was built mainly by Pharaoh Amenhotep III around 1400 BC, with later additions by Ramses II in the 13th century BC and other rulers in later periods. The temple is about 260 meters / 853 feet long.

The temple was connected with the Opet Festival and the renewal of kingship in ancient Egypt. During the Opet Festival, the statues of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were carried from Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple along the ancient ceremonial route known today as the Avenue of Sphinxes.

You will see the first pylon of Ramses II, seated statues, courtyards, colonnades, chapels, and carved temple walls. Luxor Temple can be visited in the evening when the temple is illuminated, giving a different view of the site.

Luxor Temple is one of the key monuments for understanding ancient Thebes during the New Kingdom period, especially between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, when Luxor became one of Egypt’s most important religious and royal centers.

5 Avenue of Sphinxes

Between Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, you will learn about the Avenue of Sphinxes, the ancient ceremonial road that once connected both temples over a route of about 2.7 kilometers / 1.7 miles. The avenue was used during religious processions, especially the Opet Festival, when the statues of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were moved from Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple.

The Avenue of Sphinxes was developed and restored in different ancient periods, with important work connected to New Kingdom and later rulers. It formed an important sacred route in ancient Thebes and linked two of the most important temple complexes on the East Bank of Luxor.

Parts of the avenue can be seen today in Luxor, including sections with sphinx statues that show how the ancient processional road connected Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. The modern reopening of the Avenue of Sphinxes took place in 2021 after excavation and restoration work.

6 Drop-off

After completing your Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Tour, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor.

Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers Inside Luxor
  • Private Egyptologist Guide During the Tour
  • Visit to Karnak Temple
  • Visit to Luxor Temple
  • Entrance Fees to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
  • Lunch at a Local Restaurant
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes

Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tipping

Tour Notes

Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$165 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$100 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$95 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$90 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$85 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$81 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$77 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$74 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$70 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$66 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.

Tour Resources

Your booking is confirmed after receiving your tour request and confirming the availability of the guide, vehicle, and selected tour date.

The final pickup time and meeting details will be sent after confirmation.

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, or cash.

Online payment details can be sent after confirmation if you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer. Cash payment can be made on arrival or on the tour day, depending on the confirmed booking terms.

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour date.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.

In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, travel date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private Egyptologist guide: $5 - $8
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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Tour Tips

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Our Luxor tours are private tours for you and your group or family only. You do not join other travelers. Each tour is arranged with private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private professional Egyptologist guide.

Depending on the selected Luxor tour, the program can include East Bank visits, West Bank visits, temple visits, tomb visits, lunch, entrance tickets, Nile crossing by motorboat, and internal flights when required. Always check the inclusions on the tour page before booking because each Luxor tour has its own program, route, duration, and included services.

View available private Luxor tours here: Luxor Tours, Trips and Excursions.

Choose your Luxor tour based on the sightseeing area and time available. The East Bank usually includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, and the Mummification Museum. The West Bank usually includes the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Nobles, Medinet Habu Temple, Ramesseum Temple, and Deir el-Medina.

If you have limited time, book a half-day Luxor tour for one side of the city. If you want to visit both sides, book a full-day Luxor East and West Bank tour. Some special tombs, such as Seti I, Ramses V and VI, and Tutankhamun, require extra tickets and should be requested before confirmation.

Check the main Luxor sites before booking here: Luxor Attractions Guide.

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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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