Luxor Day Tours

How much of Luxor can you see in one day, when the Valley of the Kings alone holds more than 60 tombs?

More than you might expect: the Luxor Egypt tours on this page fit both banks of the Nile into one full day, or split them into half-day visits if you have longer in Luxor. The Luxor day tours listed here run from two hours to a long full day, and one continues overnight to Abu Simbel. Most are private, with an Egyptologist guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, and pickup from your hotel.

On the East Bank, book a Luxor East Bank tour that covers both Karnak and Luxor Temples, which fit perfectly for a half a day tour. Across the river, a Luxor West Bank tour takes you to the Valley of the Kings (a standard ticket admits you to three tombs), the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. A second West Bank half-day goes to Medinet Habu, Deir El-Medina, and the Tombs of the Nobles.

Choosing between Luxor Egypt tours mostly comes down to how many days you have. With one day, the Luxor Highlights tour combines the main West Bank sights with both East Bank temples. With two or three, give each bank its own morning and add a hot air balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise or the Karnak Sound and Light Show after dark. Luxor excursions also run well beyond the city.

A Dendera and Abydos day trip from Luxor heads north to the Temple of Hathor and the Temple of Seti I. The Edfu and Kom Ombo day trip follows the Nile south, the Luxor to Aswan day trip continues to Aswan, about three hours away by road, and the overnight tour to Abu Simbel goes further still.

For a change from temples, there are quad bike rides on the desert edge, a horse carriage ride through the city, and day trips to the Red Sea for snorkeling.

Choose from the Luxor Egypt tours that follow, and if none matches your plans exactly, any of them can be adjusted or built as a custom day.