Top Luxor Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Explore the East and West Banks of Luxor—and take the guesswork out of sightseeing—on this private full-day tour, including air-conditioned transfers from your hotel or Nile cruise. Visit key highlights including the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple and learn about history, culture, and architecture along the way. Enhance your visit by upgrading (extra cost) to an Egyptologist tour.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

See the highlights of Luxor's East and West Banks in just one day with this private, guided tour led by an Egyptologist guide. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temple, with a stop along the way to dine on an included lunch.

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.

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 top attractions on Luxor’s West Bank with this private guided half-day tour, ideal for visitors with limited time. With an Egyptologist guide to provide more background and context, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon. Includes round-trip transfers from your Luxor hotel.

Discover the beauty of ancient Egyptian history with a visit to the Valley of the Kings in the west Bank of Luxor and the Valley of the Queens. The Valley of the Kings is an archaeological site containing the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun. The Valley of the Queens is a site containing the tombs of queens and noble women . And also Learn about the Temple of Medinet Habu Mortuary temple of King Ramses III one of the largest temples in ancient Egypt. It is distinguished by its exquisite design and beautiful See the funerary temples and tombs on the Nile’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, valley of the queens, the Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the most famous powerful queen of Egypt Queen Hatshepsut

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.

See Luxor at its most dazzling by sailing on the River Nile at sunset. This private felucca tour allows you to soak up unobstructed views of the ancient city from both banks of the Nile. As you sail, you can sip on tea while taking in the view of landmarks such as Luxor Temple from the water.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit two of Luxor’s most important museums on this half-day tour that includes transfers to and from your hotel. First, take a guided tour of the Luxor Museum to discover ancient Egyptian artifacts that were unearthed in the city and its surroundings. Then, visit the new Mummification Museum to learn about the ancient embalming process from its tools to substances to coffins.

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.