Top Luxor Half-day Tours

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.

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).

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 Luxor’s legendary West Bank on a fascinating half-day tour to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Descend into the royal tombs of ancient pharaohs, admire the stunning mortuary temple of Egypt’s most powerful female ruler, and stand before the towering statues of Amenhotep III. Travel in comfort in a modern, air-conditioned private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Your licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide will bring ancient history to life with engaging stories, detailed explanations, and insider knowledge, ensuring an unforgettable and enriching experience in the heart of ancient Thebes.

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.

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.

Sailing over Luxor in a hot-air balloon lets you see the full scope of the archaeological site, a perspective that’s impossible to get from ground level. This private guided day tour begins with majestic sunrise views, then continues to the ancient highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and both Karnak and Luxor Temples. Site entrance fees are at your own expense.

Embark on a captivating half-day journey through Luxor's East Bank, where history comes to life. Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex of grand columns and sacred sanctuaries that pay homage to ancient Egyptian gods. Delve into the heart of Luxor as you explore the Luxor Temple, adorned with colossal statues and intricate hieroglyphics. Witness the convergence of past and present as you stroll through these magnificent structures that have stood for millennia. This half-day East Bank tour offers a glimpse into Egypt's rich history and the architectural marvels that define Luxor's landscape.

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.

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.

Combine visits to the Colossi of Memnon, the Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings on this comprehensive private tour of Luxor. You will have a wonderful tour of the temples of the west including the famous Koshry for lunch. Benefit from the ability to travel at your own pace and the personalized attention that comes with booking a private tour for just you and your party. Learn important cultural and historical information from your guide's commentary with plenty of time to ask questions.

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.

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.

Enjoy an in-depth, Egyptologist-led visit to two of Luxor’s most iconic ancient temples during this half-day private guided tour of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Listen to enriching background spanning thousands of years of history as you explore the well-preserved sites. Tours include comfortable transfers and entrance fees to both temples from your hotel or port.

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Learn more about the history of Ancient Egypt than you would in the guidebook on a private, half-day tour that covers three top attractions—Valley of The Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon. You’ll be able to sit back and soak up the scenery in air-conditioned comfort, before exploring each historic site at your own pace while receiving the undivided attention of your private guide.

Get a deeper insight into the two vast temples on Luxor’s East Bank on this private tour with a qualified Egyptologist guide. First, explore Karnak Temple, the largest of the ancient Egyptian temples, with its obelisks and Great Hypostyle Hall, then stroll the Avenue of Sphinxes to Luxor Temple with its Greco-Roman frescoes. For ease, your package includes round-trip transfers from your hotel or ship, entrance fees, and bottled water.

See the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple and learn about life in ancient Egypt with this tour. Your personal Egyptologist guide will collect you from your hotel and take you to Karnak, where you'll see the Hypostyle Hall and the Avenue of the Sphinxes. You'll then continue to Luxor Temple to learn about its history before returning to your hotel.

Get a bird's eye view over Luxor as you sail over the city in a hot air balloon. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel bright and early and take you to the launch spot, where you'll hop aboard a balloon to take flight. As you soar, you'll be able to look down at some of Luxor's oldest sights, illuminated by the light of the morning sunrise.

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.

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.

Explore the city of Aswan, southern Egypt’s long-standing strategic and commercial gateway, on this full-day bus and Nile River tour from Luxor. With an Egyptologist guide leading the way, this Aswan adventure features stops in the city of Edfu on the west bank, the agricultural town of Kom Ombo, the island city of Philae and Aswan. Some of the highlights include the Temple of Edfu, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Aswan Dam and much more. Luxor hotel pickup and drop-off included.