Top Luxor Half-day Tours

Escape the crowds–and visit several Ancient Egyptian landmarks in a single excursion–on this private tour of Luxor, with round-trip hotel transfers and bottled water conveniently included. Step inside well-preserved tombs at the Valley of the Kings, visit Queen Hatshepsut’s cliff-side temple, and stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon. As you explore, learn about history, culture, and architecture.

Embark on a full-day tour with lunch in Luxor with an Egyptologist guide. Travel in an air-conditioned car/van from your hotel to the Karnak Temple and the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III.

Explore Luxor–and avoid long taxi lines and the hassle of public transport–on this private, half-day tour, including round-trip transfers from your hotel, boat, or the airport. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, two of the city’s most important Ancient Egyptian landmarks, and choose to go at your own pace, explore with an Egyptologist, or upgrade to include a guide plus all entry fees.

Enjoy a more personalized Luxor experience when you book this private tour, with transfers direct from your hotel or cruise ship. You'll see the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon, then cross the Nile to Karnak and Luxor temples. The basic package includes transport and bottled water; upgrade to add a licensed guide, a guide and entry fees, or a guide, entry fees, and lunch.

Discover Luxor Tours while driving north from Luxor for a day to see one of the most complete temple in Egypt. Hathor temple at Dendara may be the best preserved in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls

Explore the top highlights on the East Bank of Luxor with this half-day private guided tour. Enjoy pickup from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise, transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, and visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple with an experienced local guide, who can provide historical insights and answer your questions.

Experience the ancient landmarks of Luxor from a different perspective when you embark on this hot-air balloon ride. Climb aboard your private balloon and soar over the ancient monuments and landscapes just as the sun is about to rise. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding areas and sip on complimentary tea or coffee upon landing.

Watch the sun rise over Luxor from an unbeatable vantage point--the sky--with this hot air balloon experience. A driver will pick you up from your hotel and the port and take you to the launch area, where you'll be piloted into the sky as the sun rises over the desert and its ancient temples for an hour of sightseeing.

Get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard a hot air balloon. Your driver will pick you up and take you to the launch site in an air-conditioned vehicle, where you'll attend a safety briefing before getting ready to fly. You'll then head up to the sky, with a local guide on board to point out sights and tell you about their history and relevance.

Step into ancient Thebes on a private tour from Luxor to the Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans, and Habu Temple. You’ll see the tombs of ancient queens, then enter the valley where Egyptian workers lived during the New Kingdom. Habu Temple has some of Luxor’s most beautifully preserved ancient art, depicting everything from fierce battles to festival scenes in brilliant colors. Traveling with a private guide means the flexibility to explore at your own pace, learning the fascinating stories behind each place you see.

Step into the world of the Ptolemaic dynasty on a half-day trip from Luxor to Esna, where you’ll explore well-preserved carvings with an expert guide who can help bring the ancient world to life. Pre-booking a ride ensures a hassle-free experience on your way to Esna's remarkable temple, which is dedicated to the god Khnum. This Esna tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Luxor, as well as entrance fees at Esna.

Go deep into the Valley of the Kings, then explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and see the Colossi of Memnon on this day tour from Luxor. Experience the West Bank’s most iconic sites at your own pace on a private tour, with the option to include entrance fees and an Egyptologist guide for a seamless experience.

With some of ancient Egypt’s best-preserved artwork, Dendera Temple is a fascinating Greco-Roman site just 44 miles (70 km.) from Luxor. This half-day tour gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with a private guide to tell the stories behind the colorful paintings. You’ll see a vibrant ceiling cleaned of soot, climb into the temple crypt, and follow narrow passageways onto the roof, learning about Egypt’s Ptolemaic period along the way. For your convenience, this tour includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from Luxor hotels.

Travel to both ancient sites Karnak and Luxor temples worry-free, by a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own private Egyptologist guide. Why big groups when you can have a private tour for a fair price! Our expert guides will guarantee you an unforgettable tour and let you know about both ancient and modern Egypt. Know the story behind the scarab beetle at Karnak temple and it's sacred lake as well. Watch the sphinx avenue connecting both Karnak and Luxor temples for a distance of 3 kilometres and watch the roman graffiti and the sanctuary built by Alexander the great at the ancient site of Luxor temple

Travel between Luxor and Hurghada comfortably and easily, without having to haggle with taxi drivers, by pre-booking a private transfer between the two cities. Your licensed driver will pick you and your luggage up at the airport, train station, or your Luxor hotel and take you out to Hurghada at the time of your choosing. To make your trip extra comfortable, snacks and bottled water will be provided.

Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum are left off many sightseeing itineraries, yet both offer deep insight into Egypt’s ancient past. This private half-day tour takes you to both, and with a personal Egyptologist guide to give extra background. View the antiquities and mummies at Luxor Museum, and see the tools, techniques, and results of ancient mummification at the Mummification Museum. Entrance fees and private air-conditioned hotel and port transfers are included for a complete experience.

See many of the most important highlights around Luxor in just one day on this tour. Marvel at the tomb of King Tutankhamun (King Tut), see the magnificent Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and more. With a qualified egyptologist guide on hand, learn all you wish to know about these mysterious ancient sites.

Experience the thrill of quad-riding through the desert with this quad bike safari experience. You'll head out to Wadi Ziad, known for its variety of stones, where your guide will teach you the basics of quad-bike riding. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll get to ride out into the desert, taking in the scenic sunset before returning to Luxor.

Experience the fascinating Valley of the Kings with your own qualified Egyptologist guide on this 4-hour morning private tour from Luxor. After traveling to the West Bank by private, air-conditioned vehicle, explore three of the stunning tombs that were burrowed into the mountains around 4,000 years ago as burial places for the pharaohs. Hear about the different tombs from your informative guide, and then descend underground to see the richly decorated tunnels and chambers of the tombs of rulers such as Ramses III, Ramses XI and Merenptah.

Avoid the hassle of dealing with taxi touts and guarantee a comfortable trip from Luxor International Airport to your hotel by pre-booking an arrival transfer. Your driver will be waiting with you at arrivals with a sign bearing your name and will take you to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.

Appreciate the majesty of Luxor, once ancient Egypt’s capital, from the air on this sunrise balloon flight, which reaches heights of 1500 feet (450 meters) above desert and Nile. Glide over the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and so much more, and receive a certificate on landing. Private transfers direct from your hotel or cruise ship let you lie in that bit longer.

The ancient Egyptian sites on Luxor’s West Bank are spread out, making it tricky to visit them in one day. This private tour handles the planning and navigation, meaning you can fully relax and take in the experience. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple are the two main temples on the East Bank of Luxor, and a must-see for visitors. Visit both during this half-day private all-inclusive tour, ideal for visitors with limited time. Includes round-trip hotel transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, a private Egyptologist guide to provide historical insights, entrance fees, and all taxes and fees.