Egypt · Archaeology

1-Day Karnak and Luxor Temples Tour with Egyptologist Guide

1 Day Round trip from Luxor City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk along Sphinx Avenue to the colossal Karnak Temple
  • 02 See the 134 towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall
  • 03 Discover the sacred lake and ruins dating back over 3,000 years
  • 04 Visit Luxor Temple with grand statues of Ramses II and intricate hieroglyphics

Explore Luxor's East Bank to visit Karnak and Luxor, two of the most impressive temples in Upper Egypt. Discover the mysteries of ancient Egyptian civilization as you examine the ruins of these remarkable cult temple complexes and burial grounds. From the monumental halls of Karnak to the grand statues and carved walls of Luxor Temple, this tour offers a fascinating insight into Egypt's pharaonic legacy.

Pass through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall and admire its 134 towering columns.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Karnak and Luxor Temples Exploration

  • Walk along Sphinx Avenue to enter Karnak Temple and learn how its massive facade was constructed.

  • Explore every nook and corner of the temple and see the legacy left behind by various pharaohs, with the oldest ruins dating back more than 3,000 years.

  • Pass through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall and admire its 134 towering columns.

  • Discover the sacred lake, where centuries ago pharaohs and their offerings to the gods were purified.

  • Continue to Luxor Temple, which was once connected to Karnak Temple by a two-kilometre-long Avenue of Sphinxes, part of which now marks the entrance to the temple.

  • See the huge statues of the great warrior pharaoh Ramses II and learn how Luxor Temple survived Nile floods and foreign invasions.

  • Discover intricate hieroglyphics carved on the inner walls and columns of the temple.

End of the tour.

Avenue of Sphinxes, Karnak Temple, Great Hypostyle Hall, Luxor Temple

Where this trip takes you

Avenue of Sphinxes, Karnak Temple, Great Hypostyle Hall, Luxor Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor City 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Qualified Egyptologist guide

  • A/C transport

  • Entrance fees

  • Taxes

  • Pick-up and drop-off

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Luxor City.

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