Private Tour: Explore Karnak and Luxor Temples on Luxor’s East Bank
Overview
Explore the heart of ancient Egypt on Luxor's East Bank where the Karnack and Luxor temples stand as monumental testaments to history. These temple complexes, rich in significance, can be overwhelming to explore alone. Enhance your experience with an Egyptologist guide who will lead you through, offering insights into the abundant statues and hieroglyphs.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour by an Egyptologist
- Bottle of water
Excluded
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
- Optional lunch
- Additional $10 USD per person for pick-up and drop-off at Luxor west bank hotels
- Entry fees for Karnak and Luxor Temples
Tour Plan
Itinerary
Temple of Karnak We'll start with a timely hotel pick-up and head to Karnak, the oldest pilgrimage site in history. Karnak Temple, the largest religious building ever constructed, forms a vast complex including the Karnak Open Air Museum. Most visitors only see the Precinct of Amun-Ra, but the site also comprises the closed-off Precincts of Mut and Montu, and the dismantled Temple of Amenhotep IV. We'll explore the area, including the sacred lake.
Luxor Temple Next, we drive to the Luxor Temple, renowned for its stunning obelisk. You'll have the opportunity to capture photos and immerse yourself in the temple's historical ambiance. After a fulfilling day, we'll return you to your hotel.