Karnak Temple Tour & Luxor Temple: Luxor East Bank with Egyptologist
Luxor East Bank Tour to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple

Karnak Temple Tour & Luxor Temple: Luxor East Bank with Egyptologist

From $15
1 Days
Private Tour
Hotel Pickup Included

Overview

Experience Luxor Tours & On a private tour of the Luxor Temple and the Temple of Karnak, see the spectacular monuments of Luxor's East Bank. From the Middle Kingdom until the Ptolemaic dynasty, art and architecture may be found there. Some examples are the towering, intricately carved pillars in Karnak's hypostyle hall, the avenue of sphinxes, and the enormous obelisks. Dr. Mo Tours will make sure you have a nice experience.

Tour Highlights

    What's Included

    • All Hotel Pick up and drop off
    • First Class air conditioning luxury car and professional driver as well
    • An Excellent Egyptologist Tour Guide and professional photographer  as well
    • Bottle of water each day
    • Snacks
    • traditional Egyptian Lunch ( kushary )
    • Private Tour

    Not Included

    • Entry fees
    • Tipping ( recommended )

    Tour Itinerary

    Your expert Egyptologist Tour Guide will pick you up from your Luxor Train station / Airport / Hotel or Nile Cruise.

    Karnak Temple

    Then, begin your day tour to the Temple of Karnak, the greatest temple ever constructed in Egypt. The complex’s construction, which spans over 2000 years of Egyptian history, started under Senusret I’s rule (1971–1926 BC) in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic period (332–30 BC). Take in the magnificent avenue of sphinxes with a lion’s body and a ram’s head, the Great Pylons, the enormous hypostyle hall with 134 columns, the obelisks, the sanctuary of Philip III Arrhidaeus of Macedon, The Akh Menu of Tuthmosis III (1479–1425 BC), and the holy lake as you stroll. Enjoy your free time leisurely visit the magnificent temple after that.

    Luxor Temple

    Continue your trip to Luxor Temple, which is located in the heart of Luxor City and served as the opposite end of the Sphinx Avenue that connected Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple. Amenhotep III (r. 1386–r. 1349 BC) and Ramses II (r. 1290–r. 1223 BC) erected the Luxor Temple, with additional work done on it by Tutankhamon, Hormohep, and Alexander the Great. After a wonderful guided tour of the Luxor Temple, enjoy some free time.

    Later on, you will be transferred to your place of choice in Luxor East bank (Train station / Airport / Hotel / Nile Cruise).

    Places You'll Visit

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The price includes: all Hotel Pick up and drop off; first Class air conditioning luxury car and professional driver; an Excellent Egyptologist Tour Guide and professional photographer ; bottle of water each day; snacks; traditional Egyptian Lunch ( kushary ); private Tour. Not included: entry fees; tipping ( recommended ).
    The itinerary covers: Karnak Temple; Luxor Temple. The exact order can change on the day to avoid crowds and heat; your guide confirms it at pick-up.
    The tour lasts one day and starts with pick-up from your hotel or Nile cruise in or near Hurghada. The pick-up time is confirmed when you book, based on opening hours and the season.
    Prices start from $15 per person. The final price depends on group size, season and any optional extras; send your dates and number of travellers on WhatsApp for an exact quote.
    Yes. Bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time, and dates or pick-up times can be changed on request, subject to availability.
    Book online with the inquiry form on this page or message us on WhatsApp at +20 100 444 0698. Dr Mo Tours Egypt is a licensed Luxor-based tour operator; we confirm availability and the final itinerary by message.

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    Karnak Temple tour price: from $15 per person, private car, Egyptologist guide and hotel or cruise pickup in Luxor.

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    Karnak and Luxor Temple Tour Guide

    In short: Luxor’s East Bank holds the two greatest temples of ancient Thebes. Karnak is the largest religious complex ever built; Luxor Temple sits in the heart of the city and is linked to Karnak by the restored Avenue of Sphinxes. Allow 3 to 4 hours.

    Highlights

    • Karnak Temple: the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 giant columns, the obelisk of Hatshepsut and the sacred lake.
    • Luxor Temple: built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, with a mosque still standing on its ruins.
    • The Avenue of Sphinxes, about 2.7 km long, reopened in 2021.
    • Optional: the Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum.

    Best Time to Visit

    Karnak in the morning or late afternoon light; Luxor Temple at sunset, when it is lit up after dark. Pair this tour with the Luxor West Bank tour or book both banks together in one full-day Luxor tour.

    Karnak and Luxor Temple FAQ

    How long do you need at Karnak and Luxor Temple?

    About 2 hours at Karnak and 1 to 1.5 hours at Luxor Temple, so 3 to 4 hours in total.

    Can I visit Luxor Temple at night?

    Yes. Luxor Temple stays open into the evening and is floodlit after sunset.

    What is the Avenue of Sphinxes?

    An ancient processional road lined with sphinx statues that links Karnak and Luxor Temple, about 2.7 km long. It reopened in 2021.

    Written by the Egyptologists at Dr Mo Tours Egypt, Luxor. Licensed guides since 2007, rated 4.7/5 on Tripadvisor. Plan your trip or WhatsApp +20 100 444 0698.

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    Karnak Temple Tour & Luxor Temple: Luxor East Bank with Egyptologist: trip at a glance

    Duration
    1 day
    Destinations
    Luxor
    Tour type
    Private Tour
    Runs
    Every Day
    Price
    From $15 per person
    Tour operator
    Dr Mo Tours Egypt, Luxor (Tripadvisor 4.7/5)

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