Luxor West & East Bank Temples Day Tour
Spend a full day exploring ancient Thebes on both banks of the Nile, taking in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, and the vast columned halls of Karnak.
Luxor Day Tours
Karnak & Luxor East Bank Temples Tour
Discover the architectural grandeur of ancient Thebes on a half-day private guided tour of Luxor's two great East Bank cult temples, Karnak and Luxor Temple.
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A closer look.
Dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, these monumental complexes on the Nile's East Bank formed the religious and ceremonial heart of the New Kingdom empire.
Walk beneath the towering sandstone columns of Karnak's Great Hypostyle Hall and follow the processional Avenue of Sphinxes to the royal courtyards of Luxor Temple.
- Karnak Temple Great Hypostyle Hall 134 columns
- Luxor Temple courtyards and royal colossi
- Ancient ceremonial Avenue of Sphinxes pathway
- Expert personal Egyptologist commentary
- Door-to-door hotel transport in Luxor
A glimpse of the journey.
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Your itinerary.
The order of visits is coordinated around pickup, site access and your agreed arrangements.
01
Karnak Temple
Explore Karnak with your guide, walking through soaring pylons, sacred sanctuaries, and the forest of giant papyrus columns within the Great Hypostyle Hall.
02
Luxor Temple
Visit Luxor Temple in the city center, admiring the colossal statues of Ramesses II, the surviving granite obelisk, and the historic Avenue of Sphinxes.
Included in the proposal.
- Private transport for the agreed East Bank temple route
- Guided visits to Karnak and Luxor Temple in the confirmed language
- Pickup and drop-off at the locations specified in your quote
Not included unless quoted.
- Temple entrance tickets unless itemized as included
- West Bank sightseeing and separately arranged sound-and-light or evening programmes
- Food, drinks, personal expenses and tips
The practical details.
Choose a comfortable pace
Both temples require walking, but concentrating on two sites allows more flexibility for pauses. Tell us whether you want broad context or closer attention to inscriptions and architecture.
Ground conditions
Expect uneven stone, steps and exposed areas. Accessible routing needs advance discussion; a shorter route may be necessary even when transport is private.
Timing requests
Ask if you have a preferred light or photography window. An evening visit or special programme is not assumed and must be checked against access and transport arrangements.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
Will we walk the whole Avenue of Sphinxes?
Not by default. If that walk is important, request it in advance so distance, admission and the total schedule can be considered.
Can this follow a morning arrival in Luxor?
Possibly, depending on your arrival time and onward commitments. Send the transport details before confirming; delays can reduce available sightseeing time.
Is a West Bank visit part of this tour?
No. This programme focuses on Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. A separate or revised itinerary is needed for royal tombs.
Where will we be picked up?
Your hotel or an agreed meeting point. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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