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Luxor Temple Tours: the 14 Best Days on Both Banks

14 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Karnak and Luxor Temple on one side, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut on the other. The 14 below differ on which tombs are covered, the crossing, and how much of it happens before the heat.

Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples - Entering the Valley of the Kings
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Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

1.Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,496 reviews · from $89Our pick

Spend about eight hours on Luxor’s West Bank with a private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina, the Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, and the Tombs of the Nobles. Entry fees and hotel transfers are included.

“We had an outstanding time. Our guide Muhammad did a tremendous job and is very knowledgeable about the history made sure we were comfortable with refreshments.. Our driver Hemid just waiting with more refreshments and the air conditioner on in the vehicle each time we returned.”

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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour - The Valley of the Kings: tombs instead of grand temples
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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

2.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,404 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

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”

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Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour - Hatshepsut’s Temple and the west bank’s grand scale
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Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour

3.Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · from $95

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…”

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Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private) - Hatshepsut’s Temple and its rising terraces
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Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

4.Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 722 reviews · from $20

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”

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Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch - Luxor Temple gives the afternoon a different rhythm
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Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

5.Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 658 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

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. ❤️”

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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch - Leaving Luxor before sunrise
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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

6.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148

Travel from Luxor to Abu Simbel in a private car, meet an English-speaking guide at the temple, explore the colossal façade and twin sanctuaries, then enjoy lunch in Aswan before returning. Guides such as Mustafa, Hani, and Ahmed Achraf are praised for clear explanations and generous photo time.

“Mou (aka Mahmoud Haggag) was truly the best Egyptologist we could’ve hope for! Very detailed and precise explanations on all the sites we visited. The visit includes all the main points on interest of Luxor and its whereabouts. Get ready for a long but very satisfying day! Thank you Mou”

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Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon - Valley of the Kings: the main event
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Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

7.Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · from $15Best value

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!”

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From Luxor: Dendera Temple All-Inclusive Tour & Felucca Ride - Inside the Temple of Hathor
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From Luxor: Dendera Temple All-Inclusive Tour & Felucca Ride

8.Dendera Temple All-Inclusive Tour & Felucca Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 207 reviews · 5 hours · from $60

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…”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut - The 4:00 AM pickup and Nile crossing
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut

9.Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

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.”

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Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor - What the $40 Price Really Includes
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Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor

10.Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $40

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.”

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Luxor Private Transfer To Hurghada With visit Dendera Temple - Leaving Luxor in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
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Luxor Private Transfer To Hurghada With visit Dendera Temple

11.Luxor Private Transfer To Hurghada With visit Dendera Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $70

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.”

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Private Transfer luxor to hurghada with Stop at Dendera Temple - Pickup in Luxor: simple, private, and flexible
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Private Transfer luxor to hurghada with Stop at Dendera Temple

12.Private Transfer luxor to hurghada with Stop at Dendera Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $140

Travel privately from Luxor to Hurghada in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup at your Luxor address and drop-off in Hurghada. The route includes a 90-minute stop at Dendera Temple, dedicated to Hathor. Drivers such as Mido, Omar, Eslam, and Islan have handled past bookings.

“I had a wonderful experience with Egypt Super Tours, who arranged a private transfer from Luxor to Hurghada for me. The driver, Mido, was very professional, courteous and helpful. He arrived on time, drove smoothly and safely, and gave mRead more”

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Private transfer: Luxor – Dendara Temple – Hurghada

13.Private transfer: Luxor – Dendara Temple – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $65

Travel privately from your Luxor hotel or cruise terminal to Hurghada in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Dendara Temple on the way. The drive takes about four hours, with roughly one hour at the temple. Drivers such as Ramses and Salah are noted for punctual, safe service.

“Very nice and comfortable drive with Ramses. We had a few stops on the way to buy essentials (pharmacy etc), and he was very helpful with everything. Would easily choose to drive with Ramses again!”

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Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show QR Ticket with Transfer - Getting inside with the correct QR ticket
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Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show QR Ticket with Transfer

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