Egypt · Desert Adventure

5-Hour El-Tod Desert Tour from Luxor with Stargazing and Camel Ride

5 Hours Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the desert landscapes, sand dunes, and villages around ancient El-Tod
02 Learn about El-Tod, an ancient Egyptian town with roots in the Old Kingdom
03 Enjoy quiet stargazing at night with a telescope
04 Experience a local cultural Al Tannora Show
05 Ride on camels and savour local tea and dinner

Explore the vast desert landscapes around El-Tod, an ancient Egyptian town located about 20 kilometres from Luxor. This tour combines desert scenery, camel rides, local food, and quiet stargazing with a telescope at night. You will also learn about the ancient history of El-Tod, a site that can be traced back to the Old Kingdom period of Egyptian history, and enjoy a local cultural Al Tannora Show.

Enjoy the desert landscapes, sand dunes, and desert villages along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Desert Journey to Ancient El-Tod

Drive from Luxor to El-Tod, located 20 km from Luxor, in an air-conditioned car. El-Tod is the site of an ancient Egyptian town, and today a modern village surrounds this historic place.
Enjoy the desert landscapes, sand dunes, and desert villages along the way.
Have local tea and dinner, and watch the stars at night with a telescope.
Enjoy watching a local cultural Al Tannora Show here. This place can also be traced back to the Old Kingdom period of Egyptian history.