KARNAK & VALLEY OF THE KINGS TOURS

Karnak & the Valley of the Kings: the 15 Best Tours from Luxor

24 tours  ·  from $12 a head

The two are on opposite banks and each deserves half a day. These 15 sort the combined tours from the split ones, with ticket extras for the sealed tombs priced separately so the total is not a surprise.

Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour - The Valley of the Kings: choose your three tombs carefully
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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

1.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,404 reviews · 5 hours · from $50Our pick

Spend five hours on Luxor’s West Bank with an English-speaking guide such as Alaa Hassan, Asma, or Mohamed Refaaie. Visit three major sites, learn how to choose tombs at the Valley of the Kings, enjoy a local lunch, and return to your hotel. Group sizes can be small, though the tour is shared.

“Asma was an excellent tour guide and made the day great! It was great for her to teach us about the meanings behind the locations and hieroglyphs, as well as giving us some free time to explore as we pleased. The group size was small and everything was timed perfectly to avoid crowds and not feel rushed!! Shukna Asma!!!”

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Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour - Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
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Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour

2.Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · from $95Best reviewed

Spend a full day with a licensed Egyptologist guide visiting Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Pickup from hotels, cruise ships, or Luxor Airport is included, along with an air-conditioned car, lunch, entrance fees, and bottled water.

“The whole experience was excellent, the guide and driver were more then helpful with our requests and they were happy to answer our questions.”

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Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private) - Deir el-Medina, the village behind the tombs
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Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

3.Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 722 reviews · from $20

Spend 7 to 10 hours exploring Luxor’s West Bank in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Deir el-Medina, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and return transport are included, while entry fees are extra.

“I would definitely recommend luxor egypt tours. The communication was great, the tour ran smoothly, our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable and the driver for the day great too, he drove sensibly. Overall it was a great experience.”

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Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch - What the Guide Adds to Two Famous Sites
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Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

4.Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 658 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Visit Karnak and Luxor temples with an English-speaking guide such as Mena Oweda, Mohamed Refaaie, Omar, or Ghada, depending on availability. You’ll hear the stories behind the columns, obelisks, hieroglyphs, and Theban gods, then enjoy Egyptian food at a local restaurant, rooftop venue, or Nile-side setting. East Bank pickup and drop-off are included.

“Demiana is a great and knowledgeable guide and person. We really enjoy to visit and learn more about the temples in Luxor! Service very good.”

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Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon - Hatshepsut Temple and the long terrace view
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Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

5.Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · from $15

Explore Luxor’s West Bank in about five hours with a private vehicle and optional guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon at your own pace. Guides such as Mustafa, Ahmed, Monty, Salwa, and Toya have received strong praise, though guide quality and pickup timing can vary.

“Our guide was Salwa. Older lady but very knowledgeable and funny. She explained the sights very nicely and at the end took us a to a great lunch spot. She even patiently waited for us at the airport. I highly recommend this service.”

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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple w/Nile Boat - The Colossi of Memnon: a brief stop with a big view
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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple w/Nile Boat

6.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple w/Nile Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · from $90

Travel from the Red Sea coast to Luxor with a guide such as Nana, Ahmed, Doa, or Shaban. Visit Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, with an optional Nile crossing, lunch, drinks, and return transport.

“I had Ahmed as a tour guide honestly couldn’t have asked for a better one. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the temples and tombs, but also explained everything in a clear and engaging way. I really appreciated his kindness, patience, and ability to answer all of our questions. He also knew the best times and spots to avoid the crowds, which made the tour so much more enjoyable. Luxor is incredible on its own, but having such a professional and friendly guide truly brought the history to life. Thank you Ahmed for a lovely trip”

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From Luxor: Dendera Temple All-Inclusive Tour & Felucca Ride - Entering the Temple of Hathor at Dendera
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From Luxor: Dendera Temple All-Inclusive Tour & Felucca Ride

7.Dendera Temple All-Inclusive Tour & Felucca Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 207 reviews · 5 hours · from $60

Travel north from Luxor in a private air-conditioned car to Dendera Temple, where guides such as Osama Allam, Nelly, Mina, and Hyaam explain Hathor, the zodiac ceiling, and Ptolemaic art. After lunch with Nile views, finish with a felucca ride. The visit is rich in detail, though the boat trip can be brief.

“My tour guide was Laila Haggag and driver was Kirilis Romany, they were both professional and made the day a great series of activities, they went out of their way to ensure our first day in Luxor was memorable.”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut - Safety Briefing Before the Burner Fires
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut

8.Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Temple of Hatshepsut

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a boat ride across the Nile, and coffee before takeoff. Pilot Omar, Abdo, Ali, or another HOD HOD Soliman captain may guide your flight over Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and village fields. Allow three hours, though flight time can range from 30 minutes to about an hour.

“We really enjoyed the trip. Awesome experience Thanks to Cap Ali and Yousry guide; you did a very good job.”

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Marsa Alam: Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temples Luxor Tour - Crossing the Eastern Desert from Marsa Alam
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Marsa Alam: Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temples Luxor Tour

9.Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temples Luxor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 177 reviews · from $306

Travel from Marsa Alam to Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and a local restaurant. Guides may include Shaban, Ragab, or Doa, with Arabic, English, French, German, and Italian support available.

“alcune informazioni potrebbero essere fornite prima, non solo il giorno precedente. i posti visitati sono eccezzionali, servirebbe piu tempo per apprezzarli ma il tragitto per tornare è lungo. La guida è stata chiara e disponibile, ci ha fornito alcune informazioni molto interessanti.”

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Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor - What the $40 price really covers
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Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor

10.Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $40

Start at 8:00 am with private East Bank pickup, then visit Karnak and Luxor temples with an English-speaking Egyptologist. You get air-conditioned transport, lunch, and a guide who can explain centuries of temple building. Asma Saber is praised for her patient explanations. Entrance fees and West Bank pickup cost extra.

“Asma Saber has been very patient with me to explain what is a very long period of history at both Karnak and Luxor temples. There is a lot to learn here but I have enjoyed the day and Asma's company.”

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VIP Luxor 4-Hours Private Valley Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Lunch - Inside the Valley of the Kings
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VIP Luxor 4-Hours Private Valley Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Lunch

11.VIP Luxor 4-Hours Private Valley Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $18

This four-hour private Luxor tour takes you by air-conditioned car across the Nile to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. An Egyptologist guide such as Dina, Tamer, Jacob, or Ahmed explains the sites, while a light falafel or koshary lunch is included. Entrance fees are extra.

“Nice, friendly and patient guider. Delicious lunch. Good planed sightseeing route, so that man can see every points in west bank. But the English can improve a little bit more.”

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Luxor Day Tour Visit Dendara And Abydos Temples - The drive north from Luxor
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Luxor Day Tour Visit Dendara And Abydos Temples

12.Luxor Day Tour Visit Dendara And Abydos Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 151 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Luxor to Dendera and Abydos, two of Egypt’s best-preserved temple sites. Your English, German, or Arabic-speaking guide explains Hathor, Osiris, Seti I, and temple art while you enjoy free time, lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Michael, Bahgat, Peter, and Tayeh have earned especially strong praise.

“This tour was so great Mni (Michael) our guide was simply the best. Explained us a lot about the structure and - hox to read-Hyrogliefs. He knows the guides of the temples and so he can make that you can go everywhere. We saw 2 cryptes at Dendera, went to Ramsesseum at Abydoss. Finally we did an extra tour on a felucca that day because it was so good. Thanks !!”

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Private Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs - Valley of the Kings: two hours among royal tombs
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Private Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs

13.Private Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $19

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Luxor’s East and West Banks in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, bottled water, tea, and an Egyptologist guide. See Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun’s tomb, Seti I, Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Admissions are extra, and airport transfers cost $10 more.

“Mr Ali was in good, close contact with us from airport pickup to dropoff and all points between. He's a very nice, hospitable, honest man. Just booked him for the first day, but ended up hiring him every day of our trip. A real pleasure to do business. Highly recommended, no complaints or regrets.”

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Luxor: Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples - Luxor Temple offers a different kind of visit
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Luxor: Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples

14.Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 133 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Spend four hours at Karnak and Luxor Temples with an Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transport, temple entry, and lunch. Guides such as Sara, Reem, Michael, and Demiana are praised for clear explanations and helpful photo time. East Bank pickup is included, while West Bank pickup may cost extra.

“Tour was great. Guide was knowledgeable, responsive, flexible, supportive, and communicated well. The two temples visited are stunning, each in their own way, and our early start got us in and out of the sites just as the masses of tourists arrived by bus load from elsewhere. I declined the visit-this-shop-no-need-to-buy-anything option, and this was received gracefully. My only disappointment was in the quality of the lunch—a set menu with added cola beverage. The price was cheap (210 LE), the view was nice, but the food was uninspired.”

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Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor - The 7:00 a.m. pickup from Luxor
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Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor

15.Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · from $45

Travel north from Luxor to Abydos and Dendera in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide explains Seti I’s temple, the cult of Osiris, and Hathor’s colorful sanctuary. Guides such as Mohammed, Ahmed, Taie, Samer, and Assraf have been praised for clear explanations and friendly service, but confirm the start time and planned route before departure.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It was very interesting, and we appreciated the information provided about the temples, followed by free time to explore. Since the tour started early, we were almost alone in the first temple, which was a wonderful experience. Our driver also took alternative routes to minimize travel time.”

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