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City of the Living Half Day Private

East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temple

3 - 4 Hours 100% Private Morning (08:30) or Afternoon (14:00) Pay only after we confirm
Duration3 - 4 Hours
Departure08:30 AM or 02:00 PM
GuidingLicensed Egyptologist
VehiclePrivate A/C Van
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Photography Tip: Afternoon Golden Hour

Starting at 02:00 PM lets you finish at Luxor Temple as the sun dips below the West Bank cliffs and floodlights illuminate the colossal statues of Ramses II.

Tour Itinerary

  1. Pickup · Hotel or Cruise Lobby

    Meet your Egyptologist guide and driver at your designated time in comfort.

  2. Karnak Temple Complex (2.5 Hours)

    Explore the Avenue of Ram-headed Sphinxes, the 134 column Great Hypostyle Hall, Hatshepsut's granite obelisk, and the sacred scarab beetle of Khepri.

    Hypostyle HallSacred Lake
  3. Avenue of Sphinxes · Dromos

    Follow the newly restored 2.7 km ancient ceremonial road lined with hundreds of sphinx statues connecting the two temple complexes.

  4. Luxor Temple & Drop-off (1.5 Hours)

    Built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II and Alexander the Great. Walk between illuminated pylons before private return transfer.

    Ramses II ColossiHotel Dropoff

What is Included & Excluded

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Included with Private Tour

100% Private
  • Licensed Academic Egyptologist Private 1-on-1 expert guiding in fluent English tailored to your questions.
  • Private Modern A/C Vehicle & Driver Late-model private van with professional driver, all fuel, road tolls, and parking taxes.
  • Door-to-Door Hotel & Cruise Transfers Private pickup and drop-off at any hotel, Nile cruise ship, or Luxor Airport.
  • Cold Bottled Water Refreshments Complimentary chilled mineral water provided inside the vehicle throughout the full day.
  • Strict Zero-Shopping Guarantee No wasted time in commercial souvenir or alabaster bazaars — 100% pure archaeology.
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Excluded & Optional

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  • Monument Entrance Tickets Paid directly by credit/debit card at official Ministry ticket booths (~$45 total).
  • Extra Royal Crypts (Optional) Tutankhamun or Seti I tickets available at the gate for guests wishing to enter.
  • Lunch & Personal Beverages We recommend authentic local Nile dining upon request, or return to your cruise for lunch.
  • Discretionary Gratuities (Tipping) Tips for your Egyptologist guide and driver are customary but strictly at your discretion.
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No Advance Deposit Required Pay on Tour Day Free 24h Cancellation
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