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The 15 Best Temple Tours in Egypt

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Karnak, Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abydos and Dendera are spread over six hundred kilometres of river. The 15 below group them the way the roads and the boats actually do, with prices, driving times and which are better after dark.

From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup - A 4:00 a.m. pickup and the road south
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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

1.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,807 reviews · 10 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned shared bus, with hotel pickup and drop-off. At the temples, you can explore with an English, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish guide, or choose a self-guided option. Guides such as Waleed Adnan, Ahmed Abdelwahab, Mido, and Mostafa are praised for clear explanations.

“We really enjoyed our day tour with Ahmed Bahaa to Abu Simbel. He shared with us the history of the temples, why and by whom it was build and the meaning of the elements of the two temples. We had an excellent time and we highly recommend booking this tour if you want to learn more about the history of Abu Simbel and how the Egyptian people, with the help of UNICEF moved the temples after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.”

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Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples - Colossi of Memnon: a quick stop with a big visual payoff
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Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

2.Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,496 reviews · from $89Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Luxor’s West Bank with a private Egyptologist guide and driver. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina, the Valley of the Queens, and the Tombs of the Nobles. Hotel or Nile cruise pickup, transport, water, and listed admission fees are included. Lunch and tips are extra.

“Covering all of the main sites on Luxor’s West Bank, this tour is ideal for anyone who wants a thorough and informative experience. We learned a lot about the sites and our guide Mohsen was with us along the way to make sure everything wRead more”

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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour - Entering the Valley of the Kings
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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

3.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

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

Visit Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon in a five-hour group tour from your hotel. English-speaking guides such as Alaa Hassan, Asma, and Mohamed explain the tombs, hieroglyphs, and ancient sites, then take you to a local restaurant for lunch. Extra tomb tickets and language upgrades cost more.

“Alaa Hassan was our guide. He was very nice and knowledgeable and explained everything to us even other Temples that can be seen in Luxor. First we went to the valley of the kings, then a sort visit to a local shop where you can buy handmade suvenirs. We visited then the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. We had lunch in a local restaurant where we could choose between several foods to eat. We can only recommend this tour.”

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Hurghada: Luxor Tour with Valley of Kings, Karnak & Tut Tomb - The pre-dawn pickup and five-hour drive
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Hurghada: Luxor Tour with Valley of Kings, Karnak & Tut Tomb

4.Luxor Tour with Valley of Kings, Karnak & Tut Tomb

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,082 reviews · 15 hours · from $103

Leave Hurghada before dawn for a full day in Luxor with an Egyptologist guide such as Hoda or Mahmoud. Visit Karnak, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings, with King Tut’s tomb available when booked. Lunch, snacks, water, tickets, and hotel transport are included.

“We had an excellent day, but start the review with advice. We were told we would receive our pick up time 7-8pm the night before, and by 10pm we hadn’t heard. We contacted GYG who were able to find this out for us, but it meant very little sleep. Advice is to contact GYG earlier if needed, but it didn’t seem to be a common issue. Pick up was on time (3.50), and our guide Ismail and Egyptologist Hoda (as well as both drivers AND security) were all an absolute delight. Pit stop at 6.20am (decent toilets all day and change is given in several currencies) and then breakfast bags…”

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Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour - Starting early on Luxor’s West Bank
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Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour

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

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

Spend a full day exploring Luxor’s East and West Banks with a licensed Egyptologist guide such as Ali, Mahmoud, or Mohamed Awad. Visit royal tombs, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Valley of the Queens, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Hotel or cruise pickup, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, lunch, and bottled water are included.

“Our tour guide, Mohsen was very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us lots of information about the places we visited in Luxor and made our tour experience wonderful. The private AC car was a savior in the extreme heat of Luxor (41 C) and Read more”

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Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private) - Valley of the Kings: the main event
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Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

6.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 Temple, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon. Guides such as Hany Yassen, Sayed Gamal, Hassan, and Ahmed Emam are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Balloon ride portion got cancelled. Then the guide Dr Mo. charged us $35 each to accompany us in to the tomb after we all ready paid for a private tour.”

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Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch - Luxor Temple and the city’s royal front door
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Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

7.Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

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

Visit Karnak and Luxor temples with a small group, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup on Luxor’s East Bank. Guides such as Mena Oweda, Mohamed Refaaie, George, and Omar are praised for clear storytelling and generous photo time. Finish with Egyptian lunch, sometimes on a Nile boat or rooftop restaurant.

“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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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch - The early pickup from Luxor
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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

8.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148

Leave Luxor before sunrise for Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with a driver, temple entry, English guide, and lunch included. Guides such as Mustafa, Ahmed Ashraf, Hani, and Medo explain the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, while you get free time for photos. The return drive makes this a very long but efficient day.

“Mostafa was Great guide explain Every thing He was knowledge and funny I will recomend for all peaple”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - The three-hour drive from Aswan
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

9.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · from $53

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car or van, with hotel or cruise pickup, bottled water, and flexible timing. You get about three hours at Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples. Add entrance tickets, a local guide, and lunch if needed. Drivers such as Mahmoud or Mohammed may also help with stops and onward plans.

“This was one of the best services we got in egypt! The driver was very kind and arranging and helpful. Served us water and made a detour to we can have food on the way with no extra cost. We needed to be back to aswan on time and he made sure that we arrive on tRead more”

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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour - The motorboat ride to the island
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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

10.High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Visit Aswan’s three essential sights in four hours with a private Egyptologist guide. You’ll reach Philae Temple by motorboat, study the Unfinished Obelisk, and see the Nile from the High Dam. Guides such as Mary, Heba, Mido, and Ahmed Awad are praised for clear explanations, relaxed pacing, and helpful photos.

“This activity was excellent. The philae Temple is the obvious star and it is absolutely worth visiting. Heba was very patient with me and gave me a lot of interesting information at every location. She also took the time to take excellent photos of me. You will be very happy if you book this tour with her!”

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Hurghada: Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip - The five-hour ride from Hurghada
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Hurghada: Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

11.Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 15 hours · from $99

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to 13 people, with an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transport, snacks, lunch, and entry tickets included. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, one of the listed Ramses tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple from outside. Guides may include Huda, Mahmoud, or Ismail.

“Mahmoud was a brilliant guide Very informative and the drive was entertaining 😊 However an option to have a trip with no shopping stops would be great ! Still 5/5”

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Aswan: Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer - Leaving Aswan in a private, air-conditioned car
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Aswan: Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer

12.Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 341 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $115

Use this private Aswan to Luxor transfer to visit two major Nile temples without taking a cruise. Your air-conditioned car includes hotel pickup, temple entrance fees, and guides at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Guides such as Aladin, Thabet, Walid, and Mohamed Aty have been praised for clear explanations of mythology, hieroglyphs, and temple design.

“The tour was excellent. Edfu and Kom Ombo are both very impressive sites. Our guide, Ali Baaba, was very personable, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He provided lots of interesting information in an easy to understand manner. He is a brilliant guide. The driver was also very professional and friendly, ensuring our safe arrival in Luxor.”

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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan - Three hours by road in an air-conditioned minibus
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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

13.Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $24

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned minibus, with hotel or cruise pickup, a bottle of water, and return transport. You can visit independently or add a guide such as Ahmed. The temples take about two hours to see, while entrance fees are extra and the round trip takes most of the day.

“First time using Aviator, and I could say it was a really good experience with this Operator, they pick me at 4:15 or 4:20am in the Morning, I can understand the delay, because they have other people sometime to pick, and maybe could be some delays, but after picking all the Read more”

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Shared Day Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut ,Memnon &lunch - Lunch in Luxor after the monuments
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Shared Day Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut ,Memnon &lunch

14.Shared Day Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut ,Memnon &lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $16

Spend about five hours on Luxor’s West Bank with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon before lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but entrance fees are extra. Expect a shared group of up to 25 people.

“I booked pickup for 8 am so that I can beat the heat. It was confirmed, but the night before they changed it to 9 am. I waited and the car showed up at close to 10, Then we drove around for 40 minutes picking up other customers that also waited since 9am. Their logistics is Read more”

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Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon in a short final stop
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Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

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

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

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

“We had pleasure of having same guide for two days, Ahmad. He was great. He was well versed in the history as an Egyptologist. We were never rushed at sites. We had lovely lunch with great conversation.”

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