Top Luxor Outback Tours

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.

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.

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.

Explore the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor on this private, guided tour of the region. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the Karmak Temples, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Then, stop at the Luxor Temple, built during the 18th Dynasty.

Karnak and Luxor temples represent the largest open-air museum of ancient Egyptian monuments, offering visitors a unique opportunity to walk through the history and glory of Egypt. The guided tour lasts approximately 6 hours and starts with a hotel pickup. We will then proceed to Karnak, a complex of temples constructed by different kings during the 2000-year Renaissance era of Egypt. Each king added a new part to the temple, resulting in the creation of impressive structures such as the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle, the Obelisks, shrines, pylons, and many other additions. Karnak is considered to be one of the most stunning ancient monuments in Egypt, surpassing all other pharaonic monuments in beauty.

Experience the charm of a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, where you'll be captivated by the lush, verdant landscapes along the river. Relish a relaxing holiday in the perfect weather, with exceptional comfort and tranquility. In the evenings, enjoy delightful entertainment on board the ship.

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.

Experience the wonders of Aswan and Abu Simbel without the environmental impact or high cost of air travel. This private tour offers a convenient three-hour drive from Luxor to Aswan, where you'll explore Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, a Nubian village, and Elephantine Island. Enjoy a luxurious overnight stay in a five-star hotel before visiting the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, returning to Luxor afterwards.

Explore the East and West Banks of Luxor with an Egyptologist tour guide by opting for this day tour. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, the Luxor Temple, and the Karnak Temple, with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the way.

Get off the beaten path with a tour of the Dendara and Abydos Temples. Your private guide will pick you up at your hotel or cruise and take you to see the Abydos Temple, dedicated to Osiris, the god of the underworld. You'll then visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendara, celebrated for its beautifully preserved interior art, before returning to Luxor.

Head out into the desert outskirts of Luxor for a quad bike adventure with this guided experience. A driver will pick you and your party up from your hotel and take you to the desert, where you'll learn the basics of quad biking from an experienced instructor. Once you have the basics down, you’ll have some time to zip around the desert on your own.