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.
Luxor Day Tours
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.
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A closer look.
This classic single-day excursion links Luxor's premier royal burial grounds with the grandest cult temple on the river's eastern shore.
With an expert Egyptologist guide, you examine vivid tomb wall reliefs, terraced desert architecture, and towering New Kingdom stone pylons at a comfortable personal pace.
- Valley of the Kings royal tombs
- Terraced Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon statues
- Karnak Temple Hypostyle Hall
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
Valley of the Kings
Descend into three selected pharaonic tombs cut deep into the Theban hills, studying intricately painted funerary passages that illustrate journeys to the afterlife.
02
Hatshepsut Temple
Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, admiring its dramatic limestone terraces and colonnades built against towering desert cliffs.
03
Colossi of Memnon
Pause beside the two towering sandstone statues of Amenhotep III, which once guarded the entrance pylon of his vanished mortuary temple complex.
04
Karnak Temple
Cross the Nile to explore the vast sacred complex of Karnak, wandering through the great 134-column hypostyle hall and past towering royal obelisks.
Included in the proposal.
- Private transport connecting your agreed Luxor pickup point, the West Bank and Karnak
- Historical guiding for the scheduled monuments
- Coordination of the tomb selection and requested ticket options
Not included unless quoted.
- Monument admission and special tomb tickets unless explicitly listed as included
- Balloon flights, boat rides and additional temples not named in the plan
- Meals, drinks, personal purchases and gratuities
The practical details.
A full sightseeing day
The four visits involve considerable walking and several transfers. If you tire easily, request a reduced programme rather than trying to rush each monument.
Tomb conditions
Royal tombs can be warm, confined and reached by stairs or sloping passages. Let us know about mobility or breathing concerns so a realistic visit can be proposed.
Sun and clothing
Karnak, the temple terraces and much of the West Bank are exposed. Light protective clothing, a sunhat, comfortable shoes and water are useful throughout the day.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
Is Tutankhamun’s tomb included?
Do not assume it is. Any separately ticketed tomb you want must be requested and named in the confirmed admission arrangements, subject to access.
Does this tour include Luxor Temple?
The published route includes Karnak, not Luxor Temple. Ask for a revised proposal if Luxor Temple is a priority; adding it affects the pace.
Can a West Bank hotel be the pickup point?
Provide the exact property and location. The planner will confirm the meeting point and adjust the order and transport arrangements accordingly.
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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