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Guided Tour of Luxor and Karnak Temples

Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate
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4h

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

English

A guided tour of Luxor and Karnak Temples offers an unforgettable journey through two of the most spectacular and important temples in ancient Egypt. These iconic landmarks stand as powerful symbols of the grandeur of ancient Thebes and showcase thousands of years of history, architecture, and religious tradition.

The tour begins at the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built. Dedicated mainly to the god Amun-Ra, Karnak is famous for its vast hypostyle hall, towering columns, sacred lake, and impressive obelisks. As you walk through the temple, your expert guide will explain the stories of the pharaohs who expanded Karnak over centuries, including Ramses II and Hatshepsut.

Next, the tour continues to the beautiful Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the modern city. Unlike other temples, Luxor Temple was dedicated to renewal and kingship rather than a specific god. Its elegant columns, statues, and reliefs create a striking contrast to Karnak’s massive scale. Visiting Luxor Temple allows you to understand its unique role in ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies.

Connecting these two great temples is the famous Avenue of the Sphinxes, a ceremonial pathway stretching nearly three kilometers. This historic avenue once linked Karnak and Luxor Temples and was used during important religious festivals. Walking near this route adds deeper meaning to the experience and highlights the close relationship between the two temples.

This guided tour of Luxor and Karnak Temples is ideal for first-time visitors, history enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization. With professional guidance, comfortable transportation, and well-paced visits, the tour offers a rich and educational experience in a single outing.

Whether you explore the temples by day or choose to include an evening visit, this tour provides a memorable insight into the spiritual and architectural achievements of ancient Egypt.

Itinerary

Having picked you up from your hotel or the boat where you're staying at 7 pm, we'll make our way to the east bank of Luxor, known to the ancient Egyptians as Thebes, the capital of Egypt during the pharaonic period.

Our first stop will be the Temple of Karnak, the largest in all of Egypt. Its perimeter stretches for 2,400 metres, dominating the landscape of Luxor. Borne out of the splendour of the New Kingdom, it was constructed at the behest of 67 pharaohs over more than 2,000 years, finally being dedicated to the sun god Ra.

Our second stop will be the Luxor temple, the most important monument in the city and the second largest temple after Thebes. Here too, various Pharaohs had a hand in its construction, including Ramses II, Ramses III and Amenhotep II, finally being finished in the 20th century B.C., being dedicated to the god Amun.

The tour then will finish again at the hotel or boat where you are staying.

 

PickUp

This activity only includes pickup and drop-off at the hotels and boats in Luxor situated on the eastern banks (Right side) of the River Nile. Upon returning, we'll drop you off at the same spot.

If your hotel or boat in Luxor is situated on the western banks (left side) of the River Nile, a meeting point will be confirmed with you on the Eastern side.

  • Hotel or boat pickup and drop–off from the eastern banks of the Nile River
  • Transport in air–conditioned vehicle
  • English–speaking guide
  • Tickets to all temples visited
  • Anything else not mentioned

3 - 5 hours

English

Tour's Location

Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate

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Is a minimum number of participants required?
This activity doesn't require a minimum number of participants, You can absolutely come on your own.

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