Half-Day Tour to the East Bank of Luxor, Karnak & Luxor Temple (Private Egyptologist)

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If you want the East Bank in its most commanding form, this is the pairing: Karnak, the largest temple complex of the ancient world, followed by Luxor Temple, perfectly placed in the heart of the modern city. In a single morning, you’ll move from the scale of empire to the elegance of ceremony, privately guided, unhurried, and handled door-to-door.Begin at the Karnak Temples Complex, a vast sacred precinct shaped by successive rulers for more than 1,000 years. Walk through the legendary Hypostyle Hall with its forest of towering columns, pause by the Sacred Lake, and trace the story written across pylons, chapels, and statues, layer upon layer of ambition, faith, and craftsmanship.Then continue to Luxor Temple, built in the 14th century BC and expanded by some of Egypt’s best-known names, Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Ramses II. Its courtyards, colonnades, and carved walls offer a more intimate kind of grandeur: architecture designed for procession, power, and precision.Transfers are arranged privately from your hotel or cruise ship, with a premium refreshment touch during the short drives, so the experience feels composed from first pick‑up to final drop‑off.
  • Duration: ~5 hours
  • Pick-up: 08:00 AM
  • Tour Type: Cultural & Historical • Private
  • Availability: Daily (from your hotel in Luxor)

08:00 , Pick-up (Luxor hotel / cruise ship)

Meet your private Egyptologist and driver.

08:30–10:45 , Karnak Temples Complex

Hypostyle Hall • Sacred Lake • chapels, pylons, and statues added by successive pharaohs.

11:05–12:20 , Luxor Temple

Courtyards • colonnades • beautifully carved walls, with context on Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Ramses II.

12:30–13:00 , Return transfer + drop-off

Back to your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor.

Timing may shift slightly based on traffic and site flow while keeping the same total duration and structure.

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  • Private Egyptologist, English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to all the historical sites included in the itinerary
  • Round-trip private transfers by air-conditioned vehicle with qualified driver
  • All applicable taxes & service charges
  • Premium refreshment touch during transfers (comfort amenities)
  • Meals and full drinks (outside the premium refreshment touch)
  • Gratuities (at your discretion)
  • Optional enhancements (below)
  1. Karnak, on the scale it deserves
    The Hypostyle Hall, the Sacred Lake, and the layered architecture of a temple-city shaped over a millennium.
  2. Luxor Temple, the elegant counterpoint
    An outstanding example of ancient Egyptian architecture, courtyards, colonnades, and finely carved walls at a more intimate scale.
  3. A morning that runs smoothly
    Private handling, clear timing, and comfort touches that keep the focus on the sites.
  • Private Egyptologist guide with clear, structured storytelling
  • A curated route through Karnak and Luxor Temple (the right sequence, the right pace)
  • Door-to-door private transfers
  • Premium refreshment touch during transfers for comfort between visits
  • Time for questions, close viewing, and photography without feeling rushed
  1. Temple Details Upgrade (Extra context time at Karnak)
    If you prefer deeper interpretation (inscriptions, symbolism, and architectural logic), we’ll slow the pace and extend time at Karnak.
  2. Add an evening experience
    A refined way to close the day after temples, ideal if you prefer a full Luxor narrative.
  3. Premium Lunch Reservation (Post-tour)
    We’ll reserve a high-quality restaurant aligned with your preferences (quiet / scenic / classic).
    Lunch cost paid directly unless bundled.
Yes, private guide, private transfers, and private pacing
Standard pick-up is 08:00 AM.
About 5 hours.
Yes, pick-up and drop-off can be arranged from your cruise ship in Luxor.
Yes, entrance fees to the included sites are covered.
Yes, this is a comfortable private visit with flexible pacing.
Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and light layers.