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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.

Booking a 'felucca' sailboat ride in Luxor will save you the hassle and time of organizing it on the ground. With this trip, ride a private white-sailed felucca on the River Nile as the sun sets behind the West Bank hills. Soak in the views, and learn about the sights from a guide, and Egyptian tea. Ideal for families and couples, with hotel transfers

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).

Sail along the River Nile on this 3-day, 2-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan with full-board accommodation and a private Egyptologist guide. Explore key landmarks including the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Abu Simbel, while enjoying all meals included. Learn about Ancient Egypt and hear plenty of facts, insights, and stories along the way.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Follow in the wake of prophets and pharaohs on this all-inclusive, 4-night deluxe Nile cruise, the perfect way to experience the majesty of one of the world’s great rivers. See the highlights of Luxor and Aswan with your own private guide and vehicle; admire the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo; and enjoy treats from an onboard djellaba party to a belly-dance show and a felucca sailboat ride.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Known as Egypt's open air museum, Luxor offers visitors the chance to experience the ancient world at its temples, monuments, and tombs. But few visitors get to see these historic sights from the sky. On this unparalleled hot air balloon adventure, see Luxor from high above the desert, and snap stunning photos in the morning light as you soar through the sky.

Set sail on the River Nile—and escape the crowds—on this private boat ride from Luxor, timed to soak up views of the sunset and with the option to include a traditional Egyptian dinner (extra cost). Step onboard a felucca, sail along the ancient waters, and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

Watch the sun rise over the ancient city of Luxor from aboard a hot air balloon with this experience. A driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the western shores of the Nile River for refreshments and a safety briefing. Then you'll board your balloon for a 45-minute to one-hour flight, just in time to watch the sunrise.

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.

Take the guesswork out of exploring Luxor—and leave the crowds behind—on this private tour of the Karnak and Luxor Temple complexes. Step inside the ancient walls, stand before well-preserved statues, and uncover hidden gems you’d otherwise have missed. Dive even deeper into Ancient Egypt’s history and culture by exploring with an Egyptologist (extra cost) and hearing their insights and stories along the way.

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.

A fantastic value for the money, this five-day, four-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan takes you to the most significant historical and cultural landmarks in the region.  Relax and let the crew take care of everything—meals and entrance fees are included, so all you have to do is show up ready for adventure. Visit the temples of Karnak, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, and more.

Travel between Luxor and Aswan—and avoid the hassle of public transport—on this private full-day tour, with sightseeing stops and hotel pickup included. Take the scenic route in an air-conditioned vehicle, explore the Temple of Khnum at Esna, and step inside the ancient walls of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Enhance your journey by upgrading to an Egyptologist guide and lunch at a traditional restaurant.

Sail along the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan on this 4-night private cruise. Admire the passing valley as you visit key sites like Luxor's east and west banks, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo temples, and the unfinished obelisk in Aswan. Learn about the history from your Egyptologist guide and relax on board the elegant vessel with included hotel pickup.

Learn about Egypt's ancient history with this private tour led by an Egyptologist guide. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and Deir El-Medina, all in just one day. For extra convenience, this tour includes round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.