Karnak And Luxor Temples Private Tour
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Luxor, Egypt
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple are close by one another but many group tours pack too many travelers during one tour—book this private tour to the temples instead so you can enjoy an Egyptologist guide’s full attention. Explore both temple complexes and learn about the history of each, including what rulers are celebrated at them. This private tour also includes hotel pickup from Luxor.
- Visit both Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple in just one day
- An Egyptologist guide knows the history better than anyone else
- Choose from multiple tour start times based on your preferences
- Enjoy a round-trip private transfer from your Luxor hotel
What's Included
- door to door private air conditioned transportation with professional driver
- private Egyptology Guide fee
- mineral bottled water
- Any meals
- tipping ( optional )
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Temple of Karnak
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Luxor Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 75 reviews
Greg_S, Jan 2026
Raniah collected our group of 4 from reception of our cruise boat at 6am. Arrived at Karnak at 6:15am when only a few visitors there.
Her knowledge and enthusiam was amazing. Cant recommend more highly.
Scott_M, Jan 2026
Reem was an excellent tour guide and provided a lot of fascinating information as we explored Karnak and Luxor Temples. She was very knowledgeable but also extremely warm, friendly, polite, and willing to take as many photos as I wanted without making me ever feel like I was imposing. I loved going here during sunset — it was quite breathtaking. The epic and colossal nature of these sacred temples and monuments are quite awe-inpsiring to say the least. I highly recommend booking this tour — you won't regret it! Thanks Reem, for an unforgettable experience!
Patrick_G, Nov 2025
This was an amazing experience! We've visited several other Egyptian sites solo or just with a driver, but wanted to see at least one with a guide, and it's 100% worth it. Rania was amazing - full of knowledge and enthusiasm, she really made our day. Bukr the driver was also super friendly and helpful.
The whole day was well organised, with good communication before and on the day from Walid.
Golden Joy Travel are the best tour agency we've dealt with so far in Egypt and I'd strongly recommend them to anyone.
chelsea_m, Apr 2025
This was such an informative and fun day. Ahmed is incredibly knowledgeable, especially given his past experience as a local archaeologist which is truly impressive! We learned so much about the temples and the history in Luxor. Ahmed has an incredible way of telling stories where you can feel his passion about them, which makes it even more exciting to learn.
Victoria_B, Dec 2024
Great service and really informative. Picked up and dropped off at the hotel. Not rushed and professional.
Alex_H, Nov 2024
Pick from the hotel was lovely and on time, Ramia our guide was amazing she was very knowledgeable and had a warming and friendly manner. We had an amazing day and would highly recommend her and the trip.
gqv8csmqyq, Oct 2024
I had an unforgettable experience on the Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple tour with our amazing guide, Waleed. His deep knowledge of ancient Egyptian history brought the temples to life, and his enthusiasm made every moment captivating. Waleed was not only informative but also incredibly engaging, ensuring that everyone felt included and excited about the sights. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Luxor—Waleed truly made it special!
Claire_N, Sep 2024
Such a great tour with Waleed. He knew all the history and all the important places in the temples (I don't know how he remembers such details) it was such a great tour. I would recommend.
Ross_W, Jul 2024
Picked up by Rania who kindly waited for us in our hotel reception. Very warm welcome with bottles of water provided. Air conditioned car with private driver. We experienced Karnak / Luxor temples with our private guide Rania who had studied Egyptology for 5 years in Cairo and this really showed! She was very educational, explaining to us the history of Luxor, the temples, hieroglyphics as well as taking some great photos for us! She was very kind and she did not push for time or tips which has been very common in Egypt for us. She also showed us some local restaurants and shops which were not wildly overpriced for once! I would 1000% recommend this tour with Rania and wish her all the best for the future ☺️
Pamela_T, Apr 2024
We booked this tour and it was a very good experience. We requested a Spanish speaking guide and they were able to arrange.
Zacarias was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and provided very clear explanations and answered all our questions.
sehrestan, Oct 2023
The tour guid, Valid, was so patient and great at explaining about the Temples.
I took 2:30pm tour and luckily watched the sunset in Luxor Temple.
It was picturesque.
Bhumi_P, Oct 2023
Punctual came on time to pick up us.
Rayna was so amazing, with good communication, super knowledgeable.
She explained all in detail and great pace did not rush us through our tour.
She took our great picture on perfect location which made our tour memorable.
Also advised where to buy high quality artwork and necklaces in cheaper price.
Very satisfied with my tour I highly recommend Rayna.
Lance_S, Oct 2023
Our tour guide Rania made this experience amazing! She was so informative and did a great job engaging our three teens/tween. Karnak and Luxor temples are not to be missed. Our driver, George, was extremely professional.
Jeanne_M, Oct 2023
I booked this tour last minute when I realize that a guide is definitely needed as a solo traveler. My guide reached out to me to let me know that we should start the tour later to beat the heat, and I am glad we did. This gave us the chance to make it to Luxor temple at sunset and then see it in the evening when it is lit up. I made a friend the day before flying in from Cairo and I asked if she could join the tour the day of. They graciously added her on and even picked her up from the airport before getting me! We felt safe and received lots of detailed information on the sites that remind us all that the ancient Egyptians were people just like us with beautiful stories. We were also given free time for pictures just how we wanted!
Thomas_R, Sep 2023
Interesting tour with a very experienced guide, who also know where to take the best shots with light and positions. We learned a lot and enjoyed the experience. The car for the trasfer was very clean and they offered us fresh bottle of waters during the your to alleviate the hot sun. For the best experience I recommend to go around 15:00 to enjoy the sunset on the Luxor Temple.
mark_s, Aug 2023
Fantastic trip from start to finish, Walid was a mine of information and knew all the best spots to get photos from
Can’t recommend him enough
Hinako_Y, Aug 2023
I enjoyed the tour very much. My guide was knowledgeable as she has a master degree in the related field and I was able to get so much information that I would not be able to get if I went there by myself.
Steven_O, Jul 2023
A Stunning tour ! Thanks to Walid, my guide, for meeting me at the train station at 6:30am! Walid was so intelligent and was able to answer any question I had. I was in awe listening to him talk about kings and the temples. He is also a great photographer! This was a brilliant tour , a fantastic experience.
Laura, Jun 2023
We absolutely loved the comfort and ease of this tour! Our guide was super knowledgeable and fun, the car was immaculate and comfortable, and our driver was careful and attentive. We were able to begin early, miss the crowds, and wander through both temples and the Avenue of the Sphinxes at our leisure. Our wonderful guide also took me to a couple of stores afterwards so I could buy spices (which she helped me pick out!), and our driver returned to our hotel later to take us to the airport. Overall, it couldn't have been better. Excellent information and even better company!
Sue_T, Jun 2023
Had a wonderful tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples with Walid. He met us at our hotel and took us first to Karnak. So knowledgeable and a lovely person. Very much enjoyed our tour of Karnak which is just amazing. We were then taken to Luxor Temple and Avenue of the Sphinxes . Another amazing place and a fantastic tour by Walid. We learned so much and Walid guided us so well we got to avoid most of the crowds! A very enjoyable morning and Walid and his driver were a delight!
Velgia_K, May 2023
Walid is an excellent guide. He is clearly passionate about his work. He is kind and gave us plenty of time to explore and ask questions. We learnt so much on our tour and saw so many intricate carvings that we would not have seen on our own. Highly recommended
Geoffrey_C, Apr 2023
Awesome knowledgeable guide with extensive detail in history. Well worth the money and time. Even stopped afterwards for local food.
Jennie_J, Apr 2023
Marian was an excellent and incredibly knowledgeable guide. We learnt a lot from her. She bought the history to life.
Jean_G, Apr 2023
Our guide was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the temples. He was also an excellent photographer and took great pictures - highly recommend.
Gautam_H, Apr 2023
An excellent and memorable visit to the two landmark sites in Luxor. Our guide Walid was an absolute gentleman and showed just the right amount of earnestness in explaining stuff and gave us the space to explore on our own. There was no attempt to take us to any shops to buy stuff (rather refreshing from the other tours).
I would definitely recommend this company and especially Walid as a guide for your visit to the temples in Luxor.
Yunus_N, Mar 2023
Overall, my visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend these landmarks to anyone who loves history, culture, or just breathtaking architecture. And if you're lucky enough to have Walid as your tour guide, you're in for a treat!
Robert_P, Mar 2023
Our guide, Mr. Walid was excellent during the entire tour having a lot of knowledge about Egyptian history. He picked us up from our hotel and then we went to Karnak temple which was quite crowded during the day, but Mr. Walid helped us to navigate the temple and find less crowded spots to take photos and enjoy the tour. Afterwards we went to Luxor temple just around the sunset time and we spent some nice time there, having the opportunity to see the temple both during the day and after the sunset.
During our stay in Egypt we booked tours from different operators, but I can definitely say that this was one of our best experiences.
anublues, Feb 2023
Everything was perfect. Mr. Walid was an excellent tour guide who has a very good knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history and his whole approach to the tour was very pleasant and friendly. He picked us up from our cruise right on time and in a very comfortable van. On the way to Karnak temple he gave us the whole agenda and kept asking for our preference. Everything was so smooth from start to finish and we felt like we are doing this tour with a friend whom we know for a long time. Thanks Mr. Walid for an amazing experience.
Simon_B, Feb 2023
Walid was an excellent guide and even as we have been frequent visitors to the sites managed to find quiet areas and different stories and explanations . Walid always found the quiet areas to go to in the very busy sites.
Sarah_H, Jan 2023
Our train was late which put us back somewhat but our guide Walid was very relaxed about it (we had kept in touch by whatsapp) and welcomed us with tea, helped us find a cake shop and talked us through the basics. Our Karnak visit was leisurely and amazing. wonderful detailed information from a thoroughly knowledgeable and friendly guide who made our tour special and allowed us time to go slowly and ask questions. Luxor Temple was also stunning though the heat was building then and our night on the train beginning to tell, but there was always time to talk. Well worth doing.
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