Top Luxor Historical Tours

Take the guesswork out of exploring Luxor—and leave the crowds behind—on this private, full-day tour of the city, including round-trip transfers from your hotel or Nile cruise. Discover top landmarks including the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and both Karnak and Luxor Temples. Step inside the tomb of Tutankhamun, learn about history from an Egyptologist, and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

Make exploring Luxor simple–and avoid the crowds–with private round-trip transfers from your hotel to several of the city’s top landmarks: the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Queens. Explore at your own pace or upgrade to include an Egyptologist guide who speaks English, German, or Spanish to uncover sights you might otherwise have missed (extra expense).

Take the guesswork out of sightseeing–and avoid the crowds–on this full-day tour of Luxor, with private transfers from your hotel to each landmark included. Visit top city highlights across the East and West banks, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and both the Karnak and Luxor Temples. Upgrade to include a guide and/or entry fees–extra cost.

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.

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

Sail along the majestic Nile River on a 3-day journey from Luxor to Aswan with your private guide. Begin by exploring the legendary Valley of the Kings and the grand Karnak Temple. As you cruise south, visit the impressive Edfu Temple and the unique Kom Ombo Temple. Enjoy the stunning scenery as you continue to the iconic Abu Simbel. You'll also visit the beautiful Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the ancient city of Aswan. Experience the luxury of the cruise with a superb cabin and a fantastic swimming pool. Relax and take in the breathtaking views while enjoying top-notch amenities throughout your journey.

See the highlights of Luxor's West Bank in just one day on this private tour, led by an Egyptologist guide. You’ll visit the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings, see the Colossi of Memnon, and spend time at the Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to one of Egypt's most revered queens.

Learn about Egypt's ancient history with this private tour led by a quallified Egyptologist guide. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut . Karnak & Luxor Temples all in just one day. this tour includes round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Monuments to royal power and passion, the Abu Simbel Temples are a Lower Egypt highlight but getting there can be tricky. Enjoy space to spread out and set the air conditioning to a temperature that suits you on this private door-to-door tour with onboard Wi-Fi. Your Egyptologist guide will tell tales of Ramses II and Nefertari, and how the temples escaped the rising Nile. Entrance fees are at your expense.

Turn your transfer from Luxor to Aswan into an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt. This private full-day tour lets you explore two of the Nile Valley’s most remarkable temples—Edfu and Kom Ombo—without rushing or worrying about logistics.

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.

Discover two of Luxor’s most important landmarks–and gain insights you can’t get from a guidebook–on this private, half-day tour of the city’s eastern bank. Visit the Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple, explore key points of interest, and enjoy free time to capture photos or go souvenir shopping. As you take in the sights, learn all about Ancient Egyptian history, culture, and architecture from your guide.

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.

Set sail on a 4-day River Nile cruise and experience Egypt like never before. Perfect for those short on time, this adventure-packed tour includes visits to ancient temples, horse-drawn carriage rides, a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, and more. Back on board, enjoy evening entertainment and views you can’t get on land. All meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are included, with hotel pickup for added convenience.

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.

Aswan lies around a 3-hour drive from Luxor. See it without the time and financial expense of a Nile cruise, but with the privacy and space of your own vehicle, on this private tour, direct from select Luxor hotels. Your Egyptologist guide provides personalized insights into the sights you see, including the Temple of Horus (at Edfu), Philae Temple, and the Aswan High Dam, but tickets are at your expense.

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.

Delve deeper into the history of ancient Egypt on a private day trip to the temples of Dendera and Abydos from Luxor. Your guide puts the historic sights into context and provides undivided attention throughout your tour, allowing you to ask ample questions and take breaks when you like.

This isn’t just a checklist of tombs and temples—it’s a deep dive into the hidden soul of ancient Thebes. Led by a passionate Egyptologist, you’ll venture beyond the typical stops to explore lesser-seen treasures like Medinet Habu and the artisan tombs of Deir el-Medina. With private hotel pickup, flexible pacing, and rich storytelling that connects each site, this full-day West Bank tour offers a more personal, in-depth journey through Egypt’s royal past. Ideal for travelers who crave more than the basics—this experience brings the pharaohs and their people vividly to life.

Explore the temples and tombs of the Theben necropolis on a private half-day tour from Luxor to the Ramesseum, the Temple of Medinat Habu, and the Valley of the Nobles. Led by an Egyptologist guide, this private tour can be customized to your schedule with a variety of start times, including early departures that take advantage of cooler morning temperatures.

Discover ancient Egypt's highlights on this 5-star, full-board cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Spend two days exploring Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, one day taking in Kom Ombo and Edfu, and a day exploring Aswan, including Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. Your package includes guiding, transfers and meals from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 5, but entrance fees are at your own expense.

Get off the beaten path with a private, half-day tour to Dendera to see the Temple of Hathor and its famous ceiling depiction of the zodiac with this day tour. Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the temple complex at a time of your choosing, where you’ll have plenty of time to explore before returning to Luxor.