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Highlights

  • Cover Luxor's East Bank in a relaxed half-day tour, with round-trip hotel transfers linking you effortlessly between Karnak and Luxor Temples.
  • An expert multilingual guide leads your temple visits, sharing ancient myths at Karnak and Luxor in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
  • Explore Karnak Temple's immense pylons, courtyards, and intricate hieroglyphs while your guide reveals how pharaohs expanded this sacred complex.
  • At Luxor Temple, walk ceremonial avenues, towering colonnades, and vast courtyards as your guide decodes royal statues, reliefs, and temple rituals.
  • Upgrade to add entry at both temples, have a delicious local Egyptian lunch, or a private tour experience.

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Visitor exploring Karnak Temple ruins in Luxor, Egypt.
Row of sphinxes leading to the Temple of Luxor, Egypt.
From Luxor: Half-Day East Bank Guided Tour with Karnak and Luxor Temple Visits and Lunch Image 1

Explore Luxor’s ancient wonders on a guided shared or private half-day tour, including lunch and visits to Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Getting started

Meet your professional guide at the designated location in Luxor. After a brief introduction, your guide will outline the day’s itinerary before leading you to the first temple.

What to expect

Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples on a guided journey through ancient Thebes. Explore grand halls, sacred spaces, and centuries-old carvings as your guide brings each site’s history and symbolism to life.

Features

  • Hypostyle Hall: Walk among towering columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing the artistry and engineering of ancient Egypt.

  • Sacred Lake: View the ceremonial lake used for ritual purification, reflecting the temple’s spiritual importance.

  • Avenue of Sphinxes: See the impressive row of sphinx statues that once connected Karnak to Luxor Temple, symbolizing royal power.

  • Courtyard of Ramses II: Explore the open courtyard flanked by massive statues, representing the grandeur of one of Egypt’s most celebrated pharaohs.

  • Temple Sanctuary: Discover the inner sanctum where rituals honoring the gods and pharaohs took place, a focal point of ancient worship.

  • Round-trip hotel transfers: Enjoy hassle-free transportation to and from your accommodation in Luxor.

  • Egyptian lunch: Savor a delicious local meal during the tour prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Guided visits to Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple
  • Round-trip transfers
  • Expert multilingual guide in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
  • Entry to Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple \[as per option selected\]
  • Visit to the Hypostyle Hall, Sacred Lake and Avenue of Sphinxes at Karnak Temple
  • Lunch \[as per option selected\]
  • Drinks during lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Pickup from hotels outside central Luxor, available at an additional cost upon request

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The tour includes a guided visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples, round-trip hotel transfers within central Luxor, an Egyptian lunch featuring regional specialties, and commentary from your professional multilingual guide.

This experience lasts half a day.

You will meet your guide at a designated location in Luxor to start your journey through ancient Thebes.

Your professional multilingual guide speaks French, English, Spanish, Italian, and German.

The tour option you choose will determine if your experience is shared with other travelers or private to just your group.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, a valid photo ID (if requested), a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated during the walk through ancient sites.

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the temple complexes. Pets are generally not allowed except for registered service animals.

Yes, round-trip hotel transfers within central Luxor are provided as part of your ticket purchase.

An Egyptian lunch is included with regional specialties. However, additional drinks will need to be purchased separately.

Hotel transfers from locations outside of central Luxor are available at an additional cost upon request.

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves significant walking. Carry a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the tour. Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals. Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the tour. Smoking is not allowed inside vehicles or at the temple sites.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible. The tour involves uneven surfaces and steps, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairments.

Lunch is included in your tour; please inform your guide in advance of any dietary restrictions. The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The itinerary and timings may be subject to change due to local conditions. Wear lightweight, breathable clothing (like cotton or linen) that covers your shoulders and knees for sun protection and temple visits. Opt for sturdy walking shoes or sandals with good grip, and bring a sunhat and sunglasses to stay cool and comfortable.

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