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Discover the timeless beauty of Luxor Temple. Explore towering statues, ancient obelisks, and intricate hieroglyphics as you walk through the Hypostyle Hall and the Avenue of Sphinxes—unveiling the secrets of Egypt’s glorious past.
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Luxor Temple ruins with palm tree and reflection on wet ground, Egypt.
Luxor Temple entrance at dusk with illuminated obelisk and palm trees, Egypt.
Luxor Temple ruins with ancient columns and pylons under a blue sky in Egypt.
Luxor Temple statues and columns, Egypt, e-ticket with phone audio tour.
Luxor Temple statues and ancient walls under sunlight, Egypt.
Luxor Temple entrance with ancient columns under a clear sky, Egypt.
Couple exploring ancient columns at Luxor Temple, Egypt.
Luxor Temple entrance with tourists, showcasing ancient Egyptian architecture.

Luxor Temple Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets

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  • Make the most of your visit with time-saving entry that lets you focus on the temple complex and Avenue of the Sphinxes instead of ticket lines.

  • On arrival, present your pre-booked ticket and bypass the ticket counter, walking straight toward the entrance so you can start exploring sooner.

  • Your ticket grants direct access into the Luxor Temple complex, so you can wander its courts, pylons, and avenues at your own pace during opening hours.

  • Explore the sacred spaces, pause in open courtyards, and follow the processional way, shaping your own unhurried route through the historic sanctuary.

  • Upgrade your visit by adding an audio guide, and get clear commentary as you move through key sections of the temple and surrounding complex.

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  • Make the most of your visit with time-saving entry that lets you focus on the temple complex and Avenue of the Sphinxes instead of ticket lines.

  • On arrival, present your pre-booked ticket and bypass the ticket counter, walking straight toward the entrance so you can start exploring sooner.

  • Your ticket grants direct access into the Luxor Temple complex, so you can wander its courts, pylons, and avenues at your own pace during opening hours.

  • Explore the sacred spaces, pause in open courtyards, and follow the processional way, shaping your own unhurried route through the historic sanctuary.

  • Upgrade your visit by adding an audio guide, and get clear commentary as you move through key sections of the temple and surrounding complex.

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Visitor exploring Karnak Temple ruins in Luxor, Egypt.
Row of sphinxes leading to the Temple of Luxor, Egypt.
Ram-headed sphinxes at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt.
Visitors exploring Karnak Temple ruins during Luxor tour.
Giant statues at Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, flanked by ancient columns.
Tourist exploring Karnak Temple with hieroglyphics on columns, Luxor, Egypt.
Hieroglyphics on stone block at Karnak Temple, Egypt.
Karnak Temple columns with hieroglyphs, Luxor, Egypt.
Ancient columns and stone walls inside Luxor Temple, Egypt.
Ruins of Karnak Temple with ancient columns and palm trees in Luxor, Egypt.
Carved columns with hieroglyphs at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt.

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

4 hrs
3 more

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Uninhabited village of Kurna on the West Bank of the Nile near Luxor.
Colossi of Memnon statues on Luxor's West Bank, Egypt, with desert landscape.
Colorful hieroglyphs on columns inside Medinet Habu temple, Luxor, Egypt.
Temple of Medinet Habu with hieroglyphics and statues, Luxor, Egypt.
Ancient hieroglyphs and carvings inside the Temple of Deir el-Medina, Luxor's West Bank.

From Luxor: Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Luxor West & East Banks with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

8 hrs
3 more

  • A full-day Luxor trip covers both East and West Banks, with shared group guiding and round-trip hotel transfers from your doorstep.

  • An expert Egyptologist leads your shared group or private tour in your chosen language, revealing Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut.

  • On Luxor's West Bank, explore the Valley of the Kings as your guide shares stories of pharaohs, tomb rituals, and vivid afterlife beliefs.

  • At Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank, wander vast courtyards and columned halls as carved reliefs and hieroglyphs fill every stone surface.

  • If you pick these options, add entry tickets for all four sites, enjoy an included lunch, and stop for souvenir photos at the Colossi of Memnon.

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  • A full-day Luxor trip covers both East and West Banks, with shared group guiding and round-trip hotel transfers from your doorstep.

  • An expert Egyptologist leads your shared group or private tour in your chosen language, revealing Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut.

  • On Luxor's West Bank, explore the Valley of the Kings as your guide shares stories of pharaohs, tomb rituals, and vivid afterlife beliefs.

  • At Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank, wander vast courtyards and columned halls as carved reliefs and hieroglyphs fill every stone surface.

  • If you pick these options, add entry tickets for all four sites, enjoy an included lunch, and stop for souvenir photos at the Colossi of Memnon.

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Tomb interior with ancient Egyptian wall paintings in the Valley of the Kings.
Tourist walking towards Hatshepsut Temple in Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
Corridor with hieroglyphs in the tomb of Ramesses IV, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and deities on tomb walls in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.
White stone sarcophagus in the Valley of the Kings tomb, Luxor, Egypt, with hieroglyphs.
Tourist admiring Hatshepsut Temple's ancient architecture in Luxor, Egypt.
Statue of pharaoh's head at Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor, Egypt.
Valley of the Kings temple entrance with ancient hieroglyphics, Luxor, Egypt.

Half-Day Luxor West Bank Tour: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

4 hrs
3 more

  • Explore Luxor's West Bank in half a day, with round-trip hotel transfers, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.

  • Follow a multilingual Egyptologist guide who brings pharaohs to life as you traverse Luxor's West Bank, with bottled water and support included.

  • Step into the Valley of the Kings to see vividly painted royal tombs, carved passages, and hieroglyphs as your guide unpacks ancient burial rituals.

  • Admire Hatshepsut's cliff-carved mortuary temple and its terraces, then pause at the towering Colossi of Memnon for classic West Bank photos.

  • If you select an upgrade, add lunch, include entry tickets, or opt for a private or full-day tour that also visits Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.

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  • Explore Luxor's West Bank in half a day, with round-trip hotel transfers, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.

  • Follow a multilingual Egyptologist guide who brings pharaohs to life as you traverse Luxor's West Bank, with bottled water and support included.

  • Step into the Valley of the Kings to see vividly painted royal tombs, carved passages, and hieroglyphs as your guide unpacks ancient burial rituals.

  • Admire Hatshepsut's cliff-carved mortuary temple and its terraces, then pause at the towering Colossi of Memnon for classic West Bank photos.

  • If you select an upgrade, add lunch, include entry tickets, or opt for a private or full-day tour that also visits Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.

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Large cruise boat on Nile River and hot air balloons over Egyptian desert.
Cruise boat sailing on the Nile River with lush banks in the background.
Hot air balloon over Luxor's Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
Karnak Temple entrance with ancient columns under blue sky, Luxor, Egypt.
Family enjoying ocean view from cruise ship deck.
Cruise ship docked on the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt with desert backdrop.
Cruise ship on the Nile River with palm trees in the background during a 4-day Nile cruise.
Abu Simbel Temples with colossal statues of Ramses II in Egypt.
Karnak Temple columns with hieroglyphs, Luxor, Egypt.
Luxor Temple entrance with ancient columns under a clear sky, Egypt.
Breakfast buffet with assorted dishes in Ras Al Khaimah before hot air balloon ride.

From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise with Hot-Air Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel Visit

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  • Cruise the Nile for 5 days with a hot air balloon ride, and a visit to Abu Simbel and Egypt’s iconic temples, perfect for travelers seeking adventure and culture.

  • Explore Luxor and Aswan’s ancient treasures, from grand temples to riverside tombs.

  • Soar over Luxor in a hot air balloon for unforgettable sunrise views of the Nile and desert.

  • Take in Abu Simbel’s colossal statues and intricate carvings of pharaohs and gods.

  • Upgrade to Deluxe or Luxury options for a more personalized and premium cruise experience.

  • Enjoy all main meals on board, featuring authentic Egyptian cuisine while the Nile drifts past your window.

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  • Cruise the Nile for 5 days with a hot air balloon ride, and a visit to Abu Simbel and Egypt’s iconic temples, perfect for travelers seeking adventure and culture.

  • Explore Luxor and Aswan’s ancient treasures, from grand temples to riverside tombs.

  • Soar over Luxor in a hot air balloon for unforgettable sunrise views of the Nile and desert.

  • Take in Abu Simbel’s colossal statues and intricate carvings of pharaohs and gods.

  • Upgrade to Deluxe or Luxury options for a more personalized and premium cruise experience.

  • Enjoy all main meals on board, featuring authentic Egyptian cuisine while the Nile drifts past your window.

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Cruise ship sailing on the Nile River in Egypt.
Abu Simbel temples with tourists exploring the site during a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Colossi of Memnon statues at sunrise in Luxor, Egypt, part of 4-day Nile cruise tour.
Cruise ship on the Nile River near Luxor Temple, Egypt.
Hot air balloons over Luxor with Nile River and desert landscape.
Visitors approaching the Abu Simbel Temple Complex in Egypt.
Cruise ship sailing on the River Nile with desert landscape in Egypt.
Sunlit view from Nile River cruise ship with deck chairs and distant minaret.
Cruise ship on the Nile River with palm trees in the background during a 4-day Nile cruise.
Hot air balloons over desert landscape during Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Cruise ship sailing on the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt.
Buffet spread with meats and salads on a Nile cruise lunch.
Traveler walking through illuminated ancient Egyptian temple corridor at night, Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise.

From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise with Luxor Hot-Air Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel Visit

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  • Cruise the Nile for 4 unforgettable days, traveling from Aswan to Luxor with all meals included and guided visits to iconic sites with ground transfers to and from the sites.

  • Explore the temples of Abu Simbel, brought to life by your expert guide as you uncover their rich history.

  • Take to the skies above Luxor with a sunrise hot air balloon ride, offering sweeping views of ancient tombs and temples.

  • Unwind each evening with onboard entertainment, from live music to cultural shows, after a day of exploring.

  • Upgrade your cruise with options ranging from comfortable standard cruises to spacious deluxe or luxury cruises with added perks and priority check-in.

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  • Cruise the Nile for 4 unforgettable days, traveling from Aswan to Luxor with all meals included and guided visits to iconic sites with ground transfers to and from the sites.

  • Explore the temples of Abu Simbel, brought to life by your expert guide as you uncover their rich history.

  • Take to the skies above Luxor with a sunrise hot air balloon ride, offering sweeping views of ancient tombs and temples.

  • Unwind each evening with onboard entertainment, from live music to cultural shows, after a day of exploring.

  • Upgrade your cruise with options ranging from comfortable standard cruises to spacious deluxe or luxury cruises with added perks and priority check-in.

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Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor's Valley of the Kings with tourists exploring.
Tourist exploring Luxor Temple with ancient columns and statues, Egypt.
Valley of the Kings tomb entrances in Luxor, Egypt, surrounded by desert cliffs.
Valley of the Kings temple entrance with ancient hieroglyphics, Luxor, Egypt.
Tourists exploring the Colossi of Memnon near Luxor Temple, Egypt.
Visitors walking through Luxor Temple with ancient obelisks and stone ruins in Egypt.
Colossi of Memnon statues at sunrise in Luxor, Egypt, part of 4-day Nile cruise tour.
Tourists walking along the Avenue of Sphinxes at Luxor Temple, Egypt.
Luxor Temple Valley of the Kings interior with hieroglyphs and sarcophagus.
Staircase with hieroglyphics inside Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
Cruise ship sailing on the Nile River in Egypt.
Luxor Temple ruins with palm tree and tourists exploring the ancient site.

From Cairo: Private All-Inclusive Tour of Luxor by Plane

15 hrs
3 more

  • All-inclusive day trip from Cairo with flights, hotel transfers, guided tours, and entry to Luxor’s iconic ancient sites.

  • Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Hatshepsut Temple with an expert multilingual Egyptologist guide.

  • Cruise the Nile on a scenic boat ride and visit the towering Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.

  • Savor a tasty lunch at a local Luxor restaurant and travel in comfort with private air-conditioned transfers.

  • Upgrade your visit with the option to explore the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.

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  • All-inclusive day trip from Cairo with flights, hotel transfers, guided tours, and entry to Luxor’s iconic ancient sites.

  • Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Hatshepsut Temple with an expert multilingual Egyptologist guide.

  • Cruise the Nile on a scenic boat ride and visit the towering Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.

  • Savor a tasty lunch at a local Luxor restaurant and travel in comfort with private air-conditioned transfers.

  • Upgrade your visit with the option to explore the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.

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Tourist exploring Luxor Temple with ancient columns and statues, Egypt.
Valley of the Kings tomb entrances in Luxor, Egypt, surrounded by desert cliffs.
Tourists exploring the Colossi of Memnon near Luxor Temple, Egypt.
Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor's Valley of the Kings with tourists exploring.
Tourists exploring ancient ruins at Luxor Temple, Egypt.
Sign pointing to Tutankhamun's tomb in Luxor, Egypt, with a hat on top.
Sarcophagus in Luxor Temple's Valley of the Kings interior with ancient Egyptian wall art.
Luxor Temple Valley of the Kings interior with hieroglyphs and sarcophagus.
Visitors walking through Luxor Temple with ancient obelisks and stone ruins in Egypt.
Tourists walking along the Avenue of Sphinxes at Luxor Temple, Egypt.
Staircase with hieroglyphics inside Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
Luxor Temple interior with hieroglyphics and ancient carvings, Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
Luxor Temple ruins with palm tree and tourists exploring the ancient site.
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and deities depicted in Luxor Temple Valley of the Kings interior.
Ancient columns and hieroglyphs at Luxor Temple, Egypt, with desert mountains in the background.
Horse-drawn carriage passing Luxor Temple columns in Egypt.

From Hurghada: Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Luxor West & East Banks with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

14 hrs
3 more

  • See Luxor's East and West Banks on a full-day trip from Hurghada, with round-trip AC transfers and hotel pickup handled for you all day.

  • Discover ancient Luxor with a professional Egyptologist guide, with entry to Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and lunch all included.

  • Explore the Valley of the Kings, entering three royal tombs with vivid hieroglyphs and painted scenes as your guide unpacks stories of pharaohs.

  • Stand among Karnak's vast forest of columns, visit Queen Hatshepsut's cliffside temple, and pause at the Colossi of Memnon for photos.

  • If you select the upgrade, add entry to the Tomb of Ramses V and VI; you can also opt for a paid Nile boat crossing instead of the bus.

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  • See Luxor's East and West Banks on a full-day trip from Hurghada, with round-trip AC transfers and hotel pickup handled for you all day.

  • Discover ancient Luxor with a professional Egyptologist guide, with entry to Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and lunch all included.

  • Explore the Valley of the Kings, entering three royal tombs with vivid hieroglyphs and painted scenes as your guide unpacks stories of pharaohs.

  • Stand among Karnak's vast forest of columns, visit Queen Hatshepsut's cliffside temple, and pause at the Colossi of Memnon for photos.

  • If you select the upgrade, add entry to the Tomb of Ramses V and VI; you can also opt for a paid Nile boat crossing instead of the bus.

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Choose a self-guided entry ticket when pacing matters most; it offers standalone admission with maximum timing freedom and no verified guide or transport.

Choose an East Bank guided tour if you want Luxor Temple and Karnak in one booking, with narration and route logistics rather than different access inside the temple.

Choose a time-specific private visit when exact morning or sunset timing matters more than price, since these products are sold around schedule control rather than exclusive site access.

Treat prepaid entry as ticketing convenience rather than guaranteed major queue savings. Current evidence does not verify a reserved-lane system or meaningful security bypass.

If the dusk-to-dark transition is your priority, avoid bundled East Bank tours unless the itinerary explicitly protects that window, since routed visits can compress time at Luxor Temple.

Do not book a night visit expecting a separately ticketed show as the standard format; stronger evidence supports normal temple access timed for darkness.

Mobile voucher display is accepted on sampled OTA tickets, and visitors are instructed to carry a valid photo ID or passport.

Use the official 6:00am to 8:00pm opening window to choose your product timing: early morning fits lower-friction pacing, while late-day or timing-led private options better suit floodlit evening visits.

About Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple stands out for sequence and layering. Its axis is unusually oriented toward Karnak because it functioned within the Opet Festival route, giving the site a strong ceremonial logic. The visit moves from Ramesses II's pylon and peristyle courtyard into Amenhotep III's Great Colonnade and deeper rooms, then onward to Roman-period adaptations that show later reuse inside the same complex.

AddressLuxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1362501, Egypt
Also known asIpet Resyt
Founded byAmenhotep III; expanded by Tutankhamun, Horemheb, and Ramesses II
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status1979

Did you know?

Luxor Temple was called Ipet-resyt, meaning "Southern Sanctuary."

The temple lies about three kilometers south of Karnak Temple.

The oldest evidence for the temple dates to the Eighteenth Dynasty.

An earlier shrine on the site dates to Hatshepsut's reign.

The core of the temple was built by Amenhotep III.

Why visit Luxor Temple?

See how the temple connects to Karnak and the Opet Festival

Luxor Temple is unusually oriented toward Karnak rather than following a more typical east-west temple axis. That alignment reflects its role in the Opet Festival procession linking the two sacred sites, which gives the monument a clear ceremonial sequence and historical context during the visit.

Enter through Ramesses II's monumental frontage

The first approach centers on the Ramesses II pylon, colossal statuary, and the surviving obelisk at the entrance. This arrival sequence sets the scale of the temple immediately and shows how the site functioned as a ceremonial urban monument rather than an isolated archaeological fragment.

Walk the Great Colonnade of Amenhotep III

The Great Colonnade is one of the temple's defining spaces, built as two rows of seven colossal columns. Its decoration was completed under Tutankhamun and Horemheb, including scenes tied to the Opet Festival, making it one of the clearest places to read both architecture and ritual meaning together.

Read multiple historical layers in one complex

Beyond its New Kingdom core, the temple also preserves Roman-period adaptation and later reuse. Romans built a fort around the complex in the late third century AD, and one room beyond the hypostyle hall preserves plastered and painted decoration laid over earlier reliefs.

Visit in daylight or stay for the floodlit evening version

Luxor Temple is officially open daily from 6:00am to 8:00pm, creating two different visit modes. Daylight helps with reading reliefs and interior details, while the later hours shift the experience toward floodlighting, silhouette, and the re-reading of the main axis after dark.

Plan your visit

Luxor Temple ticket validation point

Prepaid-ticket users are instructed to show their ticket at Luxor Temple, Mabad Al Oksor, Luxor City, Luxor Governorate 1362501, Egypt. Mobile voucher display is accepted, and visitors using prepaid entry are asked to carry a valid photo ID or passport.

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What our guests say

Ms Elizabeth C

Australia
Group
4 days ago
Our guide was very professional to keep 10 of us engaged and entertained with abundant information about each site we visited. It was a scorcher of a day but he helped to make sure we were in shade and had cold water refreshments during the day. The sites were spectacular and each of us had our favourites - mine was Karnak Temple. The lunch was amazing too. Thank you 🙏

From Luxor: Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Luxor West & East Banks with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

Anna B

Poland
Family
Jul 2026
We had a great experience with our guide Doa! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and made the whole tour both interesting and enjoyable. She shared a lot of fascinating information and was always happy to answer our questions. The tour was very well organized and never felt rushed. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and enjoyable guided tour!

From Luxor: Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Luxor West & East Banks with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

Sally W

Switzerland
Couple
Apr 2026
Lovely visit to the Luxor Temple Head out were very responsive to my request to print out the tickets. World definitely use again No complaints whatsoever

Luxor Temple Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets

Miss Jessica P

Couple
Mar 2026
The tour guide Hamed was excellent very informative, and gave us a lot of information, he looked after the group and guided us through everything. The 2 drivers who were with us for the day were also lovely, sorry I have forgotten their names.

From Hurghada: Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Luxor West & East Banks with Tickets, Transfers and Optional Lunch

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