
luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples worth booking?
luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples is a 3-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $40 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (13)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $40 per person
an Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, enjoy Luxor Tour, start your private tour to The East bank in Luxor, visit Karnak Temple of God Amon, Mut ( Amon Wife ) and Khonsu Their Son, Karnak Temple contains different temples inside, enjoy watching the amazing paints of various plants and animal as well, Then proceed to visit Luxor Temple dedicated to Amunhotep III, and it was completed by king Ramesses II, watch the paints of the festival which was made by ancient Egyptian every year when the God Amon does his journey to Luxor temple, at the end of your East Bank tour in Luxor, transfer back to your hotel in Luxor
What you get
About this experience
an Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, enjoy Luxor Tour, start your private tour to The East bank in Luxor, visit Karnak Temple of God Amon, Mut ( Amon Wife ) and Khonsu Their Son, Karnak Temple contains different temples inside, enjoy watching the amazing paints of various plants and animal as well, Then proceed to visit Luxor Temple dedicated to Amunhotep III, and it was completed by king Ramesses II, watch the paints of the festival which was made by ancient Egyptian every year when the God Amon does his journey to Luxor temple, at the end of your East Bank tour in Luxor, transfer back to your hotel in Luxor
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- sightseeing entrance fees 20 usd per person
- lunch is 10 usd per person
- any language tour guide is 35 usd
- tipping guide+ driver
What you'll see and do
The Karnak Temple
Karnak temple The Karnak Temple dates back from around 2055 BC to around 100 AD. It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and khonsu. Being the largest building for religious purposes ever to be constructed, the Karnak Temple was known as the “most select of places” by ancient Egyptians. During the New Kingdom, the Karnak Temple Complex was the center of the ancient faith while power was concentrated at Thebes (modern-day Luxor) and its significance is reflected in its enormous size. In addition to its religious significance, it also served as a treasury, administrative center, and palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs. It is to this day considered the largest temple complex ever constructed anywhere in the world.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Luxor Temple
Luxor temple On the East bank of the Nile River, in the south of Egypt, the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum, Luxor city, contains one of the most beautiful temples standing. The Luxor Temple is a mark of Ancient Egyptian civilization, a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of modern Luxor. Different than other temples in Luxor, the Luxor temple was not built in adoration to a god or to a god figure of the kings and pharaohs; instead, Luxor Temple was built in dedication to the rejuvenation of kingship. Many kings might have had their crowning at the Temple of Luxor, whether crowned in reality or conceptually as in the case of Alexander the Great, who claimed he was crowned at Luxor although facts contradict appear that he had never traveled south of Memphis which is considered the modern city of Cairo.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
transportaion
transportation Pickup included
fees+lunch+guide+car
fees+lunch+guide+car Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- King TUT Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An unforgettable Luxor VIP experience!
Our guide, Abdul, was absolutely outstanding knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about Egypt's incredible history. He brought every temple, tomb, and monument to life with fascinating stories and details that you simply wouldn't get on your own. He is patiente and very creative abouy egiptian history wich make it easy to understand. The entire tour was very comfortable, and tailored to our interests. Abdul was very friendly, and always made sure we had the best experience possible. From the Valley of the Kings to Karnak and Luxor Temple, every stop was amazing. If you're visiting Luxor and want a truly first-class experience, I highly recommend Abdul. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Egypt!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour!
Abdul was our tour guide on this trip. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he is extremely kind. He will go out of his way to make sure that you have a pleasurable experience. Abdul picked us up promptly from our hotel and we visited three sites, visited a few shops and had lunch before being dropped off to the airport. We visited Valley of Kings, Karnak Temple and the Queen’s Temple! I highly recommend Abdul and he will be my go to if I ever return to Luxor!
Response from the operator: Dear valuable friend the pleasure was mine to be part of your magnificent tour we promise you that we will do our best for everyone how trust us and pick our service to visit Egypt
via Tripadvisor
Get to know the beauty of Egypt and its compassionate people without a single worry!
We had an absolutely great time in Egypt due to Abdul / King Tut Tours and his team. We booked a customised package with Abdul, and he not only took care of our time in Luxor, but also arranged tours for us in Cairo and in Aswan. All our tours were private and the pricing was very reasonable for it. For us it was a really nice feeling to know that everything is well-taken care of and we don’t have to worry about anything and can just enjoy our time. In general, I absolutely recommend booking a guide in Egypt - many sites don’t really have a lot of explanations and signs, so if you really want to understand a site, you do need a guide to explain things to you. In the Luxor area we had the same driver and guide for three days, which was a very pleasant experience because you get used to the person. The guide, Abdul’s cousin Isa, was knowledgeable but above all extremely funny and we had a great time with him. Our driver was also a very warm and loving person. Even the small things like the lunches in between were very well organised, we received so much water through out the day. Our special highlight was the hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Abdul has his own team, and we were slightly anxious to do this but we’re felt super safe during the whole trip. Unfortunately we had to leave Egypt early due to a family emergency, and again Abdul and his team took such great care of us, thought along with us on how we can return to the Netherlands as quickly as possible and gave us so much truly heartfelt support. It really touched us to feel everyone’s compassion. We truly feel like we have a group of friends in Egypt now. I could not recommend Abdul and his team enough.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review and we always appreciate your nice words which is make us would like to do more than our best for our clients thanks again our valuable friend 😇😇😇😇
via Tripadvisor
Amazing day at the temples of Luxor
We spend 1 wonderful day at Luxor temples. Our guide Abdul was really passionate to explain us all the Egyptian history behind those temples and amazing scenery. Its a must on Luxor. Abdul also gave us his phone number and advised us about the rest of our trip out of kindness. One of the most VFM tours you can find! I undoubtedly recommend this tour and especially the great guide and man Abdul!
via Tripadvisor
Luxor & Valley of the Kings
We were on a trip to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings with our guide Ramzi, who talked about the history, culture and the pharaohs dynasty of ancient Egypt in an interesting way. Thanks to our guide, I got more interested about this era of Egypt. I look forward to visit Egypt soon again and get more excursions from Ramzi.
Response from the operator: Dear valuable friend & guest I would like to appreciate your words it's priceless to me I could say that you been very important and special to us in Egyptdailytrips you was extraordinary client and friend to us.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $40 to $180
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Luxor.
How much does luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Luxor usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Luxor is not rushed.
Is luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Luxor, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Luxor can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Luxor and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Luxor within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Luxor?
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On Outty we rank every Luxor experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut, Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor (Private), Full Day Tour of Luxor private. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Luxor?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Luxor?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples?
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Included: Bottled water; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: sightseeing entrance fees 20 usd per person; lunch is 10 usd per person; any language tour guide is 35 usd; and tipping guide+ driver. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 150 listed pickup locations in and around Luxor. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples?
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Across 13 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, organization. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for luxor half Day tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including transportaion, fees+lunch+guide+car. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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