TEMPLES & SHRINES · KARNAK & VALLEY OF THE KINGS TOURS
East bank in the morning, west bank before the heat, or both in one long day. The 15 below are compared on which tombs are included, whether the Nile crossing is by ferry or bridge, and how early the pickup really is.
Visit Luxor’s West Bank with an English-speaking guide, seeing the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon before lunch at a local restaurant. Guides such as Alaa Hassan and Asma are praised for clear history, good timing, and useful help with optional tombs.
“Everything was wonderful! Mohamed was a great guide. Nice experience. Thank you so much”
Spend a full day crossing Luxor’s East and West Banks with a licensed Egyptologist guide. Visit royal tombs, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Valley of the Queens, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. A private air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, entrance fees, bottled water, and hotel or cruise pickup are included.
“We had a fantastic day in Luxor with our guide, Ali. He took us to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Ali was very knowledgeable and explained the history in a clear and interesting way without overwhelming us with too much information. He was also really organized, making sure we stayed on track and had enough time at each site. We appreciated how he pointed out important details and gave us time for photos and breaks when needed. The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable, and having someone like Ali made a big difference. Highly recommend him if…”
Spend 7 to 10 hours exploring Luxor’s West Bank in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Deir el-Medina, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and optional lunch are available.
“perfect experience full day tour with our wonderfull guide Emad, I recommend every bit of this visit”
Visit Karnak and Luxor temples with an English-speaking guide such as Mena Oweda, Mohamed Refaaie, or George. Expect hotel pickup, clear explanations of hieroglyphs and temple design, free time for photos, and an Egyptian lunch. Afternoon departures can offer softer light and Nile views.
“The tour was very nice. The tour guide Hamdi was good and explained everything very well. We really enjoyed this trip. ❤️”
Explore Luxor’s West Bank in a private vehicle with optional guide service, stopping at the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Guides such as Mustafa, Ahmed Omar, Ayad, Salwa, and Monty have earned strong praise, but guide quality and pickup timing can vary.
“Had a lovely half day tour in Luxor with Emo Tours. Our guide, Toya, was fantastic. Super friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and engaging. We really valued his storytelling and insight answering all our questions. Thank you for showing us the highlights of Luxor and making sure our trip was so smooth and enjoyable even in the 42° heat!”
Travel from Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, or Makadi to Luxor with a certified Egyptologist. Visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, with an optional Nile crossing, lunch, drinks, and a small-group setting.
“Our day with Doa was really great. She gave us a lot of background information about ancient Egyptian history and architecture. We would definitely recommend her as a Guide as well as the trip.”
Ride north from Luxor in a private air-conditioned car with a guide such as Hyaam, Osama, Mina, or Majed. Explore Hathor’s painted temple, eat a traditional Egyptian meal, then take a short felucca ride on the Nile. Sunset timing can make the final sail especially pleasant.
“The temple made me say, "I'm so glad I came." It's definitely worth a visit. The tour became more meaningful with guide Johanna's explanations. The colorful patterns were stunning. I recommend climbing and entering all narrow corridors. The journey was safe, thanks to the driver. I would like to have lunch at a better restaurant. The felucca tour was amazing at sunset. I took great photos. Only negative thing was the lack of communication of the tour company. Anyone gave me information about pick up time, tour guide, details etc the day before the tour. I sent them email and also called them tour day in the morning but there…”
Start around 4:00 AM with hotel pickup, a Nile boat crossing, coffee, safety briefing, and a balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. You’ll see Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, farmland, and sunrise views. Pilots Omar, Abdo, Bakr, and others are praised for calm, smooth flying.
“Everything was fine but I think the landing place of the balloons should be the same of departure place or another place. Landing in the middle of sugarcane harvest it's not safe and comfortable. I twisted my foot when I was walking toward to the cars.”
This long day trip takes you from Marsa Alam to Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit three royal tombs, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak. Guides such as Shaban, Ragab, and Doa speak several languages.
“alcune informazioni potrebbero essere fornite prima, non solo il giorno precedente. i posti visitati sono eccezzionali, servirebbe piu tempo per apprezzarli ma il tragitto per tornare è lungo. La guida è stata chiara e disponibile, ci ha fornito alcune informazioni molto interessanti.”
Spend about four hours visiting Karnak and Luxor temples with a private English-speaking Egyptologist. Asma Saber is one praised guide, and lunch, East Bank pickup, and private transport are included. Temple entrance fees cost extra, and West Bank pickup adds $5 per person.
“Asma Saber has been very patient with me to explain what is a very long period of history at both Karnak and Luxor temples. There is a lot to learn here but I have enjoyed the day and Asma's company.”
Travel by private air-conditioned car from Luxor to Dendera and Abydos, two of Egypt’s finest temple sites. Guides such as Michael, Bahgat, Peter, and Sahra explain the carvings, myths, and royal stories, while lunch, entrance fees, water, and hotel pickup are included.
“Michael was a great guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which made for a really awesome and interesting experience. Thank you Michael, all the best for you and your family.”
Spend four hours visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples with a private Egyptologist guide such as Sara, Reem, Michael, or Demiana. Expect air-conditioned transport, temple entry, hotel pickup on Luxor’s East Bank, time for photos, and an included lunch near the Nile.
“My wife and I are currently celebrating our 11 year wedding anniversary and decided to do a tour visiting Karnak and Luxor temples while in Luxor. We are staying on the West Bank so the company arranged for us to take a water taxi across the Nile, which was an absolutely fantastic surprise! When we arrived on the East Bank, we met our wonderful tour guide, Mahmoud Haggag, who was prompt, pleasant, extremely knowledgeable, and a perfect addition to our first full day in Luxor. We received excellent information about the temples and history of Egypt and also had ample time to explore at both temples on our own. Highly…”
Start at 7:00 am from your Luxor hotel, Nile cruise, or airport. A private guide and air-conditioned vehicle take you to royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Entrance fees and bottled water are included.
“Great, I visited everything, and the driver and guide were super friendly and helpful.”
Travel privately from Luxor to Hurghada in an air-conditioned vehicle, with bottled water, snacks, luggage help, and an optional stop at Dendera Temple. Allow about 5 hours 30 minutes with the temple visit. Drivers such as Omar, Ahmed, and Walid have received praise for friendly service.
“The driver arrived on time and in the car as described in the photos. The tour provider was in touch a few days before and came to meet us with some water and snacks for the journey. The ride was smooth and pleasant with a stop along the way for a bathroom break and to stretch our legs. We weren’t rushed and the driver ensured we made it safely to our hotel in Hurghada.”
Travel from Luxor to Dendera in a shared vehicle, then explore the Temple of Hathor with an English-speaking guide such as Hyaam, Ahmed, or Gabriel Kaddees. Expect striking carvings, the famous zodiac, blue ceilings, lunch, and East Bank hotel pickup and drop-off.
“Gabriel Kaddees was our guide he was very knowledgeable and easy to understand and told us lots of interesting stories . Dendera is a trip we would recommend, the inside of temple is awe inspiring”
Sunrise, sunset, on foot or by tuk-tuk.
