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Half Day Tour of Luxor To Karnak & Luxor Temples (Private)
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Joined 2025
Discover the heart of ancient Thebes on a private half-day tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples. With your personal Egyptologist guide, explore the grandeur of Karnak’s vast complex and the iconic Luxor Temple along the Nile. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking expert insights and a memorable introduction to Luxor’s most famous landmarks.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pick up at your Accommodation
- Pick you up wherever you stay in Luxor
Pick Up Time
Your tour begins with convenient pickup from your hotel or cruise in Luxor at your chosen time between 6:00 Am till 3:00 PM
Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple is the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt and one of the most awe-inspiring sites in Luxor. Dedicated primarily to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, construction spanned more than 2,000 years, with contributions from successive pharaohs. Covering over 200 acres, it includes towering pylons, sacred lakes, chapels, and obelisks. The highlight is the Great Hypostyle Hall, an immense forest of 134 colossal columns decorated with vivid hieroglyphs that create a breathtaking atmosphere. Walking through Karnak feels like entering a city of temples, each corner revealing a story of devotion, power, and artistry. The temple also served as the center of grand festivals, including the famous Opet Festival, when statues of the gods were carried in procession to Luxor Temple. A visit to Karnak is not just about history—it’s an encounter with the grandeur and spiritual heart of ancient Egypt.
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the modern city, is one of the most elegant monuments of ancient Egypt. Built mainly by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II, it was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Unlike other temples, Luxor Temple was not dedicated to a god in isolation but played a central role in the annual Opet Festival, when the statues of the gods were paraded from Karnak to Luxor to celebrate fertility and renewal. Its grand entrance, once flanked by six massive statues of Ramses II and tall obelisks, leads into beautiful courts, towering columns, and richly decorated chambers. Over the centuries, it became a layered site of history, later housing a Roman chapel and even a mosque still in use today. Illuminated at night, Luxor Temple offers a magical experience where ancient grandeur meets timeless beauty.
End of Tour with Opportunity for Pictures
At the end of the tour, enjoy some free time to take photos and capture the beauty of the temple at your own pace. Your guide will be happy to help you find the best spots for memorable pictures before we begin the return journey.
Drop off at your Accommodation
At the end of your journey, relax as we drive you back and drop you off safely at your hotel or chosen accommodation in Luxor—leaving you with wonderful memories of the day.
Ending Point
The Same place where we picked you up from
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
*Licensed Egyptologist tour guide
*Hotel pick up and drop off
*Private Transportation (SUV or van, depending on group size)
*Fuel, toll, parking fees
*Bottle of water during the tour
*Service charges & local taxes
* Entrance fees of all sites of the tour
*Any optional tours
*Tipping
Tour Important Information
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses and a hat
• Sunscreen
• Camera or smartphone
• Light clothing suitable for warm weather
Important message from the supplier
I am available for tours every day of the week.
My tour is covering (can start from) Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Dendera, Abydos and Hurghada. Multi-day tours and Last-minute requests are welcome when possible—simply send me a message and I’ll do my best to accommodate you.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Ali S.
Welcome to Egypt!
My name is Ali, and I am a licensed Egyptologist tour guide with over 5 years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of travelers’ interests and expectations, allowing me to deliver informative, engaging, and memorable experiences.
It is my pleasure to guide you in my hometown of Luxor, where ancient history comes to life. I also offer guided tours in other remarkable destinations across Egypt, including:
I also offer guided tours in:
● Alexandria
● Cairo & Giza
● White Desert & Oasis
● Aswan & Abu Simbel
● Edfu & Kom Ombo
● Dendera & Abydos
● Dahabiya Nile Cruises
● Private Meditation Tours
● Private Cruise Guided Tours
● Day Trips from Safaga to Luxor
● Day Trips from Hurghada to Luxor
● Day Trips from Marsa Alam to Luxor
● Day Trips from Cairo to Luxor by Flight
Fully Personalized Egypt Tours with an Expert Guide
Please feel free to contact me anytime for:
● Tailor-made trips
● Customized private tours
All tours are fully customized and privately guided to ensure comfort, flexibility, and a high-quality experience. I look forward to welcoming you and sharing the wonders of ancient Egypt with you.
Best regards,
Ali
Reviews
Ian P.
“Fun & Fascinating”
We had a great visit to Luxor and Karnak Temples with Mohamed! We have been to Egypt before, so we had some experience with the sites. We learned new things with Mohammed! Mohamed has worked as an archeologist which gives him insights many guides lack. His descriptions of the history and significance of the Temples was fascinating and engaging. Very VERY impressive! Thank you, Mohamed!
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Ali S.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Luxor and Karnak Temples with Mohamed. His background as an Egyptologist and archaeologist allows him to provide unique insights that bring these incredible sites to life. We're pleased that even as returning visitors, you were able to learn something new and have an engaging experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you again on another unforgettable journey through Egypt!
Ian P.
“Great guide”
Ali and his team (we were with Mohamed) were excellent - knowledgeable, kind, interesting and fun. Visiting the sites with an expert Egyptologist makes an enormous difference and enhances the experience dramatically! We are looking forward to our next tour with them!
Ali S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It was our pleasure to be part of your journey in Egypt. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Mohamed and appreciated the knowledge and passion he shared throughout the tour. Providing insightful, enjoyable, and memorable experiences is always our goal, and your kind words mean a great deal to us. We truly appreciate your trust in our team and are honored that we could help make your visit even more special. Warm regards, Ali
Eliza M.
“Perfect Day in Luxor!”
We had an incredible experience with Ali S! We only had one day in Luxor, and he planned the perfect customized itinerary so we could do and see everything we wanted. He was very knowledgeable and taught us so much about Ancient Egypt, plus he was very friendly, helpful, and lots of fun! We loved having a private guide and driver so we could move at our own pace, ask lots of questions, and design the itinerary that was right for us. We had the best time in Luxor, all thanks to Ali! If you’re visiting Egypt, We can’t recommend him enough.
Ali S.
Thank you so much for this incredible review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you in Luxor. Even with just one day, I'm thrilled we managed to cover so much ground and dive into the wonders of Ancient Egypt together at your own pace. Making sure your itinerary feels exactly right for you is always my top priority. Thank you for highly recommending my services—I hope to welcome you back to Egypt for a longer journey next time! Safe travels!
$40/ per person
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