Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Luxor Temple Tour with Karnak and Ramses II Obelisk

1 Day Round trip from Karnak Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Karnak Temple complex, dedicated to Amon, Mut, and Khonsu
  • 02 Explore Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramesses II
  • 03 Marvel at the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the First Pylon
  • 04 Discover the history, architecture, and culture of ancient Egypt

Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple for an in-depth understanding of the history, architecture, and culture of ancient Egypt. This private day trip explores two of Luxor's most important temple complexes, including the Temple of Khonsu within Karnak and the Obelisk of Ramses II at Luxor Temple. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.

Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple for an in-depth understanding of the history, architecture, and culture of ancient Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore Karnak and Luxor Temples

  • Get picked up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Go sightseeing at Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco-Roman period.

  • Visit Luxor Temple. Amenhotep III built it during the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom, and Ramesses II completed it during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramesses II was the most famous king of the 19th Dynasty and ruled Egypt for about 67 years. The temple was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, together representing the Theban Triad.

  • Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the First Pylon.

  • Drop back to your hotel.

Karnak Temple, Temple of Khonsu, Luxor Temple, Obelisk of Ramses II

Where this trip takes you

Karnak Temple, Temple of Khonsu, Luxor Temple, Obelisk of Ramses II

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Karnak 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services from your hotel in Luxor and return

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour

  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites

  • Any extras not mentioned in the programme

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • You are required to cover yourself adequately when visiting the various temples.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
Karnak, 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 Karnak.

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