Half-day Tours in Luxor

See iconic sites along Luxor's East Bank on a private, half-day tour to Luxor and Karnak temples. Learn the stories behind the sprawling Karnak complex as you explore with an Egyptologist guide; stroll the shores of a sacred lake, interpret ancient inscriptions and pass between rows of enigmatic sphinxes. Follow the footsteps of pharaohs at Luxor Temple, a complex dedicated to kingship, then slip into sacred shrines and see the colossus of Ramses II, a famous statue that watches over ancient Egypt's 'southern sanctuary.'

See the artifacts and mummies discovered in Luxor's tombs and temples on a half-day tour to the city's two best-loved museums, the Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum. At the Luxor Museum, you'll see treasures that range from the Old Kingdom to the Mamluk period, including the magnificent statues excavated from Luxor Temple. Continue to the Mummification Museum to find the preserved remains of humans and animals, as well as the tools of mummification. Pre-booking transport from your hotel to the museums ensures a hassle-free day of exploring Luxor.

With some of ancient Egypt's best-preserved artwork, Dendera Temple is a fascinating Greco-Roman site just 44 miles (70 km.) from Luxor. This half-day tour gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with a private guide to tell the stories behind the colorful paintings. You'll see a vibrant ceiling cleaned of soot, climb into the temple crypt, and follow narrow passageways onto the roof, learning about Egypt's Ptolemaic period along the way. For your convenience, this tour includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from Luxor hotels.

Tick off two of Egypt's UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient wonders in one morning on this tour of Luxor. Explore the impressive ruins of Karnak Temple, including the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Great Hypostyle Hall, then continue to the magnificent Luxor Temple, located on the East Bank of the Nile River.

Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum are left off many sightseeing itineraries, yet both offer deep insight into Egypt's ancient past. This private half-day tour takes you to both, and with a personal Egyptologist guide to give extra background. View the antiquities and mummies at Luxor Museum, and see the tools, techniques, and results of ancient mummification at the Mummification Museum. Entrance fees and private air-conditioned hotel and port transfers are included for a complete experience.

Explore the Denderah Temple complex on the west bank of the Nile. The half-day tour from Luxor includes the Hathor Temple to see the temple Zodiac, relief, and restored ceilings.

Half-day tour to see the temples of Karnack and Luxor. Have a splendid journey around the vast area in Luxor that has always been a center of attraction in Egypt.

Half-day tour to see the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Visit The Valley of the Kings, last resting-place of the ancient Pharaohs, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Memnon colossal statues. Also, see the craftsmanship of the locals in an alabaster gallery.

See the temple complex of  Medinet Habu that is about 4 miles from the Valley of the Kings near the foot of the Theban Hills. Visit the mortuary temple that is the best preserved temple at Thebes.

Set out with a private guide to discover Luxor East Bank and its famous temples. After hearing the stories behind the beguiling Karnak Temples, you'll head onward to Luxor Temple to see one of the largest temple complexes of Ancient Egypt. The private tour is led by an Egyptologist guide just for your sole group, allowing you greater freedom to ask questions with commentary tailored to your interests.

Half Day tour to East Bank of Luxor from hotels in Luxor.