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15 Private Temple Tours in Egypt to Book

48 tours  ·  from $13 a head

The dawn slots and the capped tickets go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are inside.

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)

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

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

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: 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

2.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 Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Seeing the Ramses II temple
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

3.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · from $53

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with hotel or cruise pickup, bottled water, and flexible timing. Choose transport only or add entrance fees, a local guide, and lunch. Expect about three hours each way and roughly three hours at the temples.

“The temple is incredible and it was so worth the effort to go to Aswan and then take the drive there. It is not to be missed.”

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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

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

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

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 Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry - From your Aswan hotel to the Nile dock
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From Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

5.Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 239 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Travel from Aswan by private vehicle and motorboat to Philae Temple, where an Egyptologist such as Mary, Eman, or Waleed can explain Isis, Osiris, and Horus. The three-hour outing includes tickets, water, transport, and time for photos, with guides speaking English, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish.

“Aladino was the best tour guide, he gave us a very detailed explanation of the temple history and is very kind. We loved the tour!”

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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

6.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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Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan - The motorboat ride sets the mood
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Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan

7.Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $40

Travel from your Aswan hotel to Philae Temple by private vehicle and motorboat. An English-speaking Egyptologist such as Mary, Miriam, Ahmed Sony, or Heba explains Isis and Osiris reliefs, then you get time to explore and take photos before returning to your hotel.

“Well organized tour. The guide, Mary, gave detailed explanations and there was sufficient time to explore by oneself and take pictures.”

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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

8.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 Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan - Kom Ombo and its rare double temple plan
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Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan

9.Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $70

Travel north from Aswan to two superb Nile temples with a private guide and driver. See Kom Ombo’s unusual double sanctuary and Edfu’s great Horus temple. The tour takes about eight hours, includes hotel transport and water, and can finish in Aswan or Luxor.

“It was our second experience withe the driver and we confirm he is a very kind and reliable person. Unfortunately our guide for the temp le was very poor. The feeling was that there was a lack of willing to share information and maybe a lack of preparation”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Seeing the Ramses II temple
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

10.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $90

Travel from your Aswan hotel to Abu Simbel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide at the temples. Allow 7 to 8 hours, including roughly 3 to 3.5 hours each way. Snacks are included, but entrance fees, dinner, and bottled water are not.

“Site was beautiful. Guide made it more meaningful with his explanation. Had photos to show specific features.”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Private Tour - The private drive from Aswan to southern Egypt
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan – Private Tour

11.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $140

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, usually with about 3.5 hours each way and two hours at the temple complex. An Egyptologist guide such as Hassan, Whalid, Saleh Arabi, Marcus, or Yasser may explain Ramses II and the two great temples. Hotel transfers, entry fees, and water are included.

“Despite being late ourselves due to a misunderstanding if dates, we felt the day was unsafe and formulaic. 1) Our driver frequently drove at 140-150 KPH on 90 KPH desert roads, with frequent heavy braking to avoid other vehicles. 2) Our guidRead more”

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Aswan: Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees - What to expect at the Nubian village
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Aswan: Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees

12.Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $99

This 5 to 6-hour private Aswan tour pairs the island Temple of Isis at Philae with a boat trip to a Nubian village near Sehel Island. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, motorboat fare, entry fees, and a guide. Guides named in feedback include Michael, Mina, Magdy, and Miriam.

“Mina was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. We had amazing conversations along the way, and I learned more about the sights as well as Egypt as a whole. Would highly recommend!”

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Aswan: Private Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Boat - Starting at the Aswan High Dam
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Aswan: Private Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Boat

13.Private Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $65

Spend about six hours with a private vehicle and Egyptologist guide visiting Aswan’s High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. The tour includes hotel or cruise pickup, a motorboat to Philae, bottled water, and flexible start times. Entrance tickets and some west-bank pickups cost extra.

“We really appreciate and like the way how the guide explains us the history. The transportation was really comfortable and kind.”

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Private Giza pyramid,sphinx, Mummification temple& inside pyramid - Meeting the Sphinx and Valley Temple
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Private Giza pyramid,sphinx, Mummification temple& inside pyramid

14.Private Giza pyramid,sphinx, Mummification temple& inside pyramid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $14Best value

Travel by private vehicle from your Cairo or Giza hotel to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Choose transport only, add an Egyptologist guide, or include entrance fees and an inside-pyramid visit. Guides such as Ehab, Karim, and Simon may be available, but confirm when booking.

“My guide was very friendly! He and I took videos and pictures of each other of the Pyrmids of Giza, Sphinx! We rode camels! He also took me to a Papyrus Store, Oil store, a fashion show w/ designer brands, a Spice Market. He can get you whatever you want!”

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St Simon Monastery ,Cave Church , Garbage City and Coptic Cairo Private day tour - Garbage City: the most confronting part of the route
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St Simon Monastery ,Cave Church , Garbage City and Coptic Cairo Private day tour

15.St Simon Monastery ,Cave Church , Garbage City and Coptic Cairo Private day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $20

Visit Cairo’s Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Cave Church of St Simon with a private guide such as Marsil or BisHoo. Private transport, hotel pickup, bottled water, and flexible start times make this a compact introduction to Cairo’s Coptic heritage.

“I had a great time, this excursion is very very interesting, Marsil, the guide is really nice and her explanations were clear. She was happy to answer all my questions as she knows a lot about her subject. I advise you, before or after the tour to visit the Coptic museum.”

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