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How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 5 hours.

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Egypt

Private Tour in Temples of Luxor and Karnak on East Bank

★★★★★ 5.0

5 hours

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Overview

At your requested time, your tour guide will meet you at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor and escort you to a private air-conditioned vehicle for your tour of the East Bank. You'll start at the Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious site in the world, dedicated to the worship of the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Spend around 3 hours exploring the temple's vast complex and learning about its rich history and mythology.

Afterward, you'll continue your tour with a visit to the Temple of Luxor. This temple was built during the 18th and 19th Dynasties of the New Kingdom, with additions and renovations made by pharaohs such as Amenhotep III and Ramesses II. Marvel at the temple's colossal statues, intricate carvings, and impressive architecture as you learn about its significance in ancient Egyptian religion and politics.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Tour guide
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop off
bottled water
Transport by private vehicle

✗ Not Included

Lunch (Optional)
Tipping

Itinerary

Stop 1

The Luxor Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor. Built around 1400 BCE, the temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The complex is known for its grand entrance, the Avenue of Sphinxes, which leads to the first pylon and the massive Great Court. The temple also includes a hypostyle hall with 32 columns, several smaller chapels, and the Sacred Lake. The reliefs and inscriptions on the walls depict the triumphs of pharaohs and gods, as well as scenes from religious festivals and daily life. Today, the temple remains a popular tourist destination and a testament to the skill and artistry of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Stop 2

The Karnak Temple is a vast temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt, just north of the Luxor Temple. It was built over a period of about 2,000 years, from the Middle Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period, and was dedicated to the god Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu.