Half Day Tour To Karnak Temple And Luxor Temple
Joined 2021
Discover in a half-day tour the largest religious complex in the world, the Temple of Karnak, and the majestic Temple of Luxor with your professional tour guide. Both were dedicated to the Theban Triad, Amun-Re, his consort Mut, and their adopted son Khonsu.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel reception.
Pick up from your hotel
I will pick you up from your hotel reception to commence your tour to Karnak Temple.
Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple is the world’s largest religious complex. It encompasses over 300 acres. Many generations of pharaohs shared the temple construction. The construction began in the time of Senwosret I in around 2000 BC and stopped in 343 BC after Nectanebo II’s death.
The complex’s main temple is dedicated to Amun, and two small temples are dedicated to his consort Mut, and to his son Khonsu. There is a huge sphinx avenue that connects Karnak temple to Luxor temple, used in the Opet festival, to take Amun’s golden statue to Luxor Temple to confirm the pharaoh’s kingship.
Luxor Temple
Then you proceed to the majestic Luxor Temple.
Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1390-1353 BC) of the 18th dynasty and Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) of the 19th dynasty built Luxor Temple. Other pharaohs like Horemheb and Tutankhamen left their traces in the temple.
As well as Alexander the Great had his own chapel inside Luxor Temple. The Romans added a small Roman Chapel, which today is known as a church.
The Muslims later built a mosque on top of the temple known as the Abu El-Hagag Mosque when the temple was buried in sand and dust.
Drop off at the hotel
I will drop you off at your hotel by the end of your tour.
Ending Point
At your hotel.
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
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transportation.
Entrance fees of all sites of the tour.
Licensed Egyptologist tour guide.
Gas & parking fees.
All service charges and local taxes.
Gratuities.
Drinks and meals.
Tour Important Information
Flat shoes, cameras or cell phones, sunglasses, sun creams, and hats are recommended for this tour.
Important message from the supplier
Please feel free to contact me for any arrangement. I am happy to make a customized plan for 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 2021
About Tour Guide Essam A.
Certified Tourist Guide and Travel Planner with more than 18 years of experience sharing my love of ancient and modern Egypt with clients who want a more personalized and memorable vacation.
Graduated from the Faculty of Tourism & Hotels Management in 2004, Department of Tourist Guidance. Bear Tourist Guide license no. 2110 from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Tourist Guides.
I also have a very well experienced team of tour guides, in a case I’m not available, I will provide you with a professional tour guide.
Services include:
Transfers in A/C tourist vehicles.
Private tours.
Daily guided tours.
Holiday packages.
Nile cruise packages.
Long Nile cruise packages.
Lake Nasser cruises.
Solo travel packages.
Felucca trips.
Dahabiya Nile cruises.
Egypt budget tours.
Egypt solo budget tours.
Egypt shore excursions.
Combined Egypt & Jordan tour packages.
Tailor-made tours.
If you would like to know how I can help you to discover the beauty of Egypt, just contact me.
Reviews
“Review – Our Luxor Guide Mr. Khalaf.”
Review – Our Luxor Guide Mr. Khalaf. On the GoWithGuide website we sorted through various guides, reading profiles & reviews. We chose Mr. Essam & sent him a message. However, turns out Essam is a guide Team Leader & delegated our 1-day guide trip in Luxor to Mr. Khalaf. Mr. Khalaf was FANTASTIC. On this trip we had 3 guides in total. One guide on the 4-dayt cruise ship & another private GoWithGuide for 2=days in Giza. Of the 3 guides Mr. Khalaf was by far the best. His passionate, almost theatrical enthusiastic presentation brought each visit to life. And he was full of detail, which we liked. Often comparing situations to the Western history for comparison to help us with a greater understanding. We had done some prior homework, reading & watching Youtube about Egypt, but being there in person & having a local enthusiastic guide bring it all to life – was Fantastic. Mr. Khalaf even recommended a tomb of the Nobles, which we found interesting, as we had some extra time, as sadly the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens was closed. I would recommend Mr. Khalaf 150%. Always on time, listened to our interests & read our level of comprehension VERY well as he adjusted the daily schedule. A really NICE GUY. Regards Bruce Australia – January 2025 trip
Essam A.
Dear Bruce, Thank you very much for taking time to submit this great review. We are delighted that your enjoyed your day trip with us. Very happy that you loved Mr. Khalaf services. As an Egyptologist tour guide, I made a team of the best professional and passionate tour guide. We are dedicated to create smiles and lovely memories. Thank you again and we hope to see you soon. Essam Ali
Paul S.
Luxor Full Day Tour: West And East Banks With Lunch
“A day around Luxor”
TLDR; A fantastic organization that delivered everything they promised. Mohammed our guide, and our driver were very professional. They met us at the airport and the tour started from our first meeting with Mohammed. A great day seeing everything we wanted to see and then being dropped off at our hotel at the end of the day. Thanks so much Mohammed. I would also like to thank the people behind the scenes who helped organize our Luxor trip. Everyone's communication was a credit to gowithguide
Essam A.
Dear Paul, Thank you for taking time to submit this great review. My team and I are dedicated to creating lovely memories. We are delighted to see you happy and looking forward to seeing you again in Egypt. Thank you very much. Essam
“Multiple Transfers, Fantastic Value and Service”
Would highly recommend and use again returning to Luxor. Used for Airport transfers and multiple day trips including West and East Bank.
Essam A.
Dear Rayan, Thank you very much for taking time to submit this sweet review. Glad that you enjoyed your transfers and trips with me. Delighted to recommend me for other travellers. See you very soon. Essam
$150/ per group
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