Luxor Day Tours: Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank
Explore the Grandeur of Karnak Temple: A Journey through Time Embark on an unforgettable journey to Karnak Temple, a testament to the grandeur of Egypt's New Kingdom. Marvel at the sheer magnitude of this vast temple complex, dedicated to the worship of the gods. Admire the intricate hieroglyphs, towering obelisks, and colossal statues that have stood the test of time. Let the mystique of Karnak Temple envelop you as you unravel the stories etched on its walls, transporting you back to a time of gods, pharaohs, and mysticism.
Options
private tour
Pickup included
What's included in Luxor Day Tours: Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Temple of Karnak
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak (/ˈkɑːr.næk/), comprises a vast mix of temples, pylons, chapels, and other buildings near Luxor, Egypt. Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I (reigned 1971–1926 BCE) in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000–1700 BCE) and continued into the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BCE), although most of the extant buildings date from the New Kingdom. The area around Karnak was the ancient Egyptian Ipet-isut ("The Most Selected of Places") and the main place of worship of the 18th Dynastic Theban Triad, with the god Amun as its head. It is part of the monumental city of Thebes, and in 1979 it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List along with the rest of the city. The Karnak complex gives its name to the nearby, and partly surrounded, modern village of El-Karnak, 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) north of Luxor.
Luxor Temple
The Luxor Temple (Arabic: معبد الأقصر) is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it was known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary". It was one of the two primary temples on the east bank, the other being Karnak.[1] Unlike the other temples in Thebes, Luxor temple is not dedicated to a cult god or a deified version of the pharaoh in death. Instead, Luxor temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship; it may have been where many of the pharaohs of Egypt were crowned in reality or conceptually (as in the case of Alexander the Great, who claimed he was crowned at Luxor but may never have traveled south of Memphis, near modern Cairo).
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entry Fees
- Tour Guide
- Tipping
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
You will find our driver waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel, holding a sign that shows our company name.
Meeting / End Points
- Temple of Karnak
