Luxor: City Tour
Experience ancient temples, authentic local cuisine and iconic monuments on this comprehensive city tour with a local Egyptologist guide.
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Luxor City Tour
This comprehensive Luxor tour takes you to the most significant archaeological sites on both sides of the Nile with a qualified Egyptologist guide. You'll explore the massive Karnak Temple complex, venture into the Valley of the Kings to see pharaonic tombs, visit the striking Temple of Hatshepsut, and pause at the towering Colossi of Memnon statues.
The tour includes a relaxing felucca boat ride to Banana Island, where you'll sample fresh bananas grown in Nile soil and experience local hospitality. You'll also have time to browse handcrafted souvenirs from local artisans who can create personalised alabaster carvings. A traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant provides authentic flavours and a chance to rest between monument visits.
What is Included
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Traditional Egyptian lunch at local restaurant
- Felucca boat transfer to Banana Island
- Organic banana tasting
- Shopping time for handcrafted souvenirs
- Permit fees and boat transfers
Good to Know
This is a full-day tour with pickup from your accommodation. Monument entrance fees for Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings are not included in the tour price, so bring cash for these additional costs. The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and monument conditions.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection, especially during warmer months. Photography may be restricted at some sites, so check with your guide before taking pictures. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time and follow your guide's instructions throughout the day.
If you're planning to explore more of Egypt's ancient wonders, consider adding Valley of the Kings tomb visits for deeper access to pharaonic burial chambers, or extend your Egyptian adventure with day trips to Aswan to see the famous temples of Philae and the impressive High Dam.
Why you'll love it
- Tour both banks of the Nile with a qualified Egyptologist guide
- Enter the Valley of the Kings and view ancient pharaonic tombs
- Walk the vast Karnak Temple complex, one of Egypt's largest sites
- See the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon statues
- Sail to Banana Island on a traditional felucca boat
- Sample fresh bananas grown in Nile-fed island plantations
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle transfer
- Guide in your language
- Egyptology guide
- Permit fees of 10€ per person
- Lunch
- Felucca crossing fees
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Good to know
- Opening times
07:00am - 06:00pm 07:00am - 06:00pm 07:00am - 06:00pm 07:00am - 06:00pm 07:00am - 06:00pm 07:00am - 06:00pm 07:00am - 06:00pm
- Know before you go
Entrance fees to all monuments are not included and must be purchased separately at the sites
Remember to bring sun protection and comfortable walking shoes
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Prepare to show a valid photo ID when requested
Audio guide is not available for this tour
- Visitor guidelines
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up
Respect all posted signage and preserve historic sites
Follow your guide's instructions at all times
No food or drinks inside monuments unless specified
Photography may be restricted at some sites, please ask your guide
Where you'll be
17 Cornish El Nile Street
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