Top Luxor Cultural Tours

Learn more about the history of Ancient Egypt than you would in the guidebook on a private, half-day tour that covers three top attractions—Valley of The Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon. You’ll be able to sit back and soak up the scenery in air-conditioned comfort, before exploring each historic site at your own pace while receiving the undivided attention of your private guide.

DIscover both the east and west banks of the Nile River on a private tour of Luxor that saves you the hassle of arranging accommodation, guides, and admission tickets. Stay cool and relaxed as you travel between top Luxor attractions—such as the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Queen Hatshepsut Temple—in air-conditioned comfort.

Sail down one of the world's most famous waterways as you discover top attractions in southern Egypt. During this multi-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor, you'll disembark for guided visits to the region's most iconic sites, including Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Tasty onboard meals are included, plus a personalized pickup from the airport, train station, or your Aswan hotel.

Embark on a captivating half-day journey through Luxor's East Bank, where history comes to life. Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex of grand columns and sacred sanctuaries that pay homage to ancient Egyptian gods. Delve into the heart of Luxor as you explore the Luxor Temple, adorned with colossal statues and intricate hieroglyphics. Witness the convergence of past and present as you stroll through these magnificent structures that have stood for millennia. This half-day East Bank tour offers a glimpse into Egypt's rich history and the architectural marvels that define Luxor's landscape.

Explore the East and West Banks of the Nile in a day on this guided tour of the region. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temple, the Temple of Luxor, and more. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.

Sailing over Luxor in a hot-air balloon lets you see the full scope of the archaeological site, a perspective that’s impossible to get from ground level. This private guided day tour begins with majestic sunrise views, then continues to the ancient highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and both Karnak and Luxor Temples. Site entrance fees are at your own expense.

Make the most of your time in Luxor on a full-day tour that explores the highlights of the East Bank and West Bank. You'll see the Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Theban Necropolis, the Valley of the Kings, Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut), and theTemple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, a favorite for brilliant art and well-preserved architecture. Traveling in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, you will have the flexibility to enjoy Luxor sites at your own pace, with door-to-door transport, lunch.

Known as Egypt's open air museum, Luxor offers visitors the chance to experience the ancient world at its temples, monuments, and tombs. But few visitors get to see these historic sights from the sky. On this unparalleled hot air balloon adventure, see Luxor from high above the desert, and snap stunning photos in the morning light as you soar through the sky.

Take a Valley of the Kings tour and explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on this 4-hour private trip from Luxor, with your very own Egyptologist guide. Head for the West Bank and discover the hieroglyph-coated chambers of the Valley of the Kings, the mountain-cut tombs of 62 of ancient Egypt’s rulers, as you learn about the pharaohs once buried here. Then, visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop to see the towering Colossi of Memnon as your guide reveals captivating facts about these age-old monuments.

Get a bird's eye view overlooking one of the world's most attraction-packed cities during this hot air balloon ride over Luxor. See ancient landmarks like the Statue of Thebes from above as you drift over the city, illuminated by the early morning sun. Tours include comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle transfers to the West Bank launch site.

Step into ancient Thebes on a private tour from Luxor to the Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans, and Habu Temple. You’ll see the tombs of ancient queens, then enter the valley where Egyptian workers lived during the New Kingdom. Habu Temple has some of Luxor’s most beautifully preserved ancient art, depicting everything from fierce battles to festival scenes in brilliant colors. Traveling with a private guide means the flexibility to explore at your own pace, learning the fascinating stories behind each place you see.

Discover some of Egypt’s greatest antiquities on a private Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis day trip from Cairo. With an Egyptologist guide, visit Giza to view the pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Then, devote the afternoon to Saqqara and Memphis. Behold Saqqara’s age-old Step Pyramid of Zoser and scour the ruins of ancient Memphis, including its fallen statue of Ramses II. As this is a private tour, feel free to ask your guide to tailor the itinerary around you. Lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Get a bird's eye view over Luxor as you sail over the city in a hot air balloon. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel bright and early and take you to the launch spot, where you'll hop aboard a balloon to take flight. As you soar, you'll be able to look down at some of Luxor's oldest sights, illuminated by the light of the morning sunrise.

Learn about Egypt's ancient history with this private tour led by an Egyptologist guide. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and Deir El-Medina, all in just one day. For extra convenience, this tour includes round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard a hot air balloon. Your driver will pick you up and take you to the launch site in an air-conditioned vehicle, where you'll attend a safety briefing before getting ready to fly. You'll then head up to the sky, with a local guide on board to point out sights and tell you about their history and relevance.

Take in aerial views of Luxor and its iconic landmarks on this private 45-minute hot air balloon flight. Your pilot/guide will be dedicated to just you and your private party; you'll be able to ask questions and listen to commentary tailored to your interests. All transportation to and from the launch site is included for a door-to-door experience.

See the highlights of Luxor's West Bank in just one day on this private tour, led by an Egyptologist guide. You’ll visit the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings, see the Colossi of Memnon, and spend time at the Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to one of Egypt's most revered queens.

Travel from Aswan to Luxor down one of the world’s most iconic rivers during this small-group, four-day Nile cruise. Enjoy Egyptologist-led tours of top sights in both locations, from the Temple of Philae and Kom Ombo to the Valley of the Kings. VIP tours include onboard evening entertainment, a tour of Abu Simbel by private vehicle, and a hot-air balloon ride over Luxor.

Pack more of Upper Egypt into less time when you join this Aswan-Luxor cruise, which includes a motorboat trip to a Nubian village, a hot-air balloon ride over ancient Luxor, and the Abu Simbel Temples. It’s a lively affair, with entertainment every evening, perhaps a belly dance show, a galabia party, a Nubian night, or a disco: please note that entrance to the sites is at your own expense.

Appreciate the majesty of Luxor, once ancient Egypt’s capital, from the air on this sunrise balloon flight, which reaches heights of 1500 feet (450 meters) above desert and Nile. Glide over the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and so much more, and receive a certificate on landing. Private transfers direct from your hotel or cruise ship let you lie in that bit longer.

Avoid the hassle of dealing with taxi touts at Luxor Airport by pre-arranging a transfer service to your hotel. A representative will be waiting for you at the airport when you arrive with a sign bearing your name, so you won’t have to go to a meeting point or call your driver when you arrive. You'll then travel to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle just for your party.

Explore the city of Aswan, southern Egypt’s long-standing strategic and commercial gateway, on this full-day bus and Nile River tour from Luxor. With an Egyptologist guide leading the way, this Aswan adventure features stops in the city of Edfu on the west bank, the agricultural town of Kom Ombo, the island city of Philae and Aswan. Some of the highlights include the Temple of Edfu, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Aswan Dam and much more. Luxor hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience a new side of Luxor, from the sky, with a 45- to 80-minute hot air balloon experience. A driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the launch spot, where you’ll get a quick safety briefing before floating up to the sky. As you soar over the ancient city, your pilot guide will point out various historic attractions and tell you a bit about the area’s rich ancient history.