Day Trips

Half-Day Luxor East Bank Tour: Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

Name: Half-Day Luxor East Bank Tour: Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch
Start: 2026-09-12T09:30:00
End: 2026-09-12T13:30:00
Location: Luxor

Cover Luxor's East Bank in a relaxed half-day tour, with round-trip hotel transfers linking you effortlessly between Karnak and Luxor Temples.

An expert multilingual guide leads your temple visits, sharing ancient myths at Karnak and Luxor in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Explore Karnak Temple's immense pylons, courtyards, and intricate hieroglyphs while your guide reveals how pharaohs expanded this sacred complex.

At Luxor Temple, walk ceremonial avenues, towering colonnades, and vast courtyards as your guide decodes royal statues, reliefs, and temple rituals.

Upgrade to add entry at both temples, have a delicious local Egyptian lunch, or a private tour experience.

Guided visits to Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple

Round-trip transfers

Expert multilingual guide in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

Entry to Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple [as per option selected]

Visit to the Hypostyle Hall, Sacred Lake and Avenue of Sphinxes at Karnak Temple

Lunch [as per option selected]

Drinks during lunch

Gratuities

Pickup from hotels outside central Luxor, available at an additional cost upon request

TOTAL DURATION3 hours 50 minutes - 4 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
Luxor
Get direction
4.9 km
1. Karnak Temple
Tickets included (based on selection)
3 activities
Photo stop, Guided tour & Visit attraction
Karnak was the religious heart of ancient Thebes and grew into the largest temple complex ever constructed in Egypt. Built and expanded over nearly two millennia, it showcases the ambitions of generations of pharaohs.
Things to do
Guided tour of Karnak Temple
Included in price
Explore the Hypostyle Hall
Included in price
View the Sacred Lake
Included in price
Local Egyptian lunch
Included (based on selection)
7 min by a/c van
2.7 km
2. Luxor Temple
Tickets included (based on selection)
4 activities
Guided tour, Visit attraction & Photo stop
2.2 km
End point
Luxor
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Luxor’s ancient wonders on a guided shared or private half-day tour, including lunch and visits to Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Getting started

Meet your professional guide at the designated location in Luxor. After a brief introduction, your guide will outline the day’s itinerary before leading you to the first temple.

What to expect

Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples on a guided journey through ancient Thebes. Explore grand halls, sacred spaces, and centuries-old carvings as your guide brings each site’s history and symbolism to life.

Features

Hypostyle Hall: Walk among towering columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing the artistry and engineering of ancient Egypt.

Sacred Lake: View the ceremonial lake used for ritual purification, reflecting the temple’s spiritual importance.

Avenue of Sphinxes: See the impressive row of sphinx statues that once connected Karnak to Luxor Temple, symbolizing royal power.

Courtyard of Ramses II: Explore the open courtyard flanked by massive statues, representing the grandeur of one of Egypt’s most celebrated pharaohs.

Temple Sanctuary: Discover the inner sanctum where rituals honoring the gods and pharaohs took place, a focal point of ancient worship.

Round-trip hotel transfers: Enjoy hassle-free transportation to and from your accommodation in Luxor.

Egyptian lunch: Savor a delicious local meal during the tour prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.

What to bring

Photo ID: Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking in case it is requested.

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves significant walking.

Sun protection: Carry a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.

Water: Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Mobility needs: The tour includes uneven surfaces and steps, which may not suit guests with mobility impairments.

What’s not allowed

Large luggage: Do not bring large bags, suitcases, or oversized luggage on the tour.

Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Intoxication: Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the tour.

Smoking: Smoking is not allowed inside vehicles or at the temple sites.

Additional information

Lunch: Lunch is included on selected options; please inform your guide in advance of any dietary restrictions.

Weather: The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Arrival time: Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.

Itinerary changes: The itinerary and timings may change due to local conditions.

Clothing: Wear lightweight, breathable clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for sun protection and temple visits.

Comfort tips: Opt for sturdy walking shoes or sandals with good grip, and bring a sunhat and sunglasses to stay comfortable.

Entry tickets: Some options do not include temple entry; if selected, you must buy tickets onsite at your own expense.