Luxor Shore Excursions
4 & 5* Luxor Shore Excursions
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Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup
Port pick-up: Included
Duration: 3 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 65.00
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Luxor: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple ,Karnak & Luxor-DayTour
Duration: 8 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 110.00
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Guided Hot Air Balloon Tour in Luxor
Port pick-up: Included
Duration: 2 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 81.00
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Private Tour Luxor : Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple
Port pick-up: Included
Duration: 4 - 5 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 58.47
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Day Tour: Nefertari and King Tut’s Tombs, Valley of the Kings, Hatchepsut Temple
Port pick-up: Included
Duration: 6 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 235.90
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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included
Duration: 3 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 85.00
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Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples
Port pick-up: Included
Duration: 8 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 89.24
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Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor
Duration: 8 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 15.00
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Luxor Full Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks and Lunch
Duration: 7 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 20.00
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Physical difficulty: Medium
Free cancellation
From USD 96.40
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Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)
Duration: 7 - 10 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 31.70
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Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights East and West Banks
Duration: 7 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 65.00
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Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor
Duration: 0 - 1 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 49.80
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over the Historical sites in Luxor
Duration: 3 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 81.00
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Sunrise Ballooning Luxor with Transfers Included
Duration: 2 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 64.00
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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour
Duration: 7 - 10 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 109.00
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Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile
Duration: 8 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 90.00
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Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor (Private)
Duration: 8 - 10 Hours
Physical difficulty: Medium
Free cancellation
From USD 28.58
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Half-Day Luxor West Bank: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon
Duration: 4 - 5 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 40.00
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Amazing Sunset sailing by Felucca in Luxor -2 Hours (Private)
Port pick-up: Included
Duration: 2 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 40.55
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Hot air Balloon Ride In Luxor
Duration: 5 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 70.00
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Hot Air Balloons Ride Luxor Egypt
Duration: 2 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 59.99
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Full Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour With Egyptian Lunch
Duration: 8 - 9 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 200.00
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Shared Day Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut ,Memnon &lunch
Duration: 5 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 15.00
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Historia Hotel Nile Cruise, Mon. from Luxor 4 nts inc. Excursions
Duration: 120 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 3498.00
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Private Half Day West Bank Tour to Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
Duration: 5 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 20.00
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Luxor Day Tour visit East and West Nile Banks
Duration: 8 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 15.00
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Private Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor Temples From Luxor
Duration: 4 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 15.00
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5 Days Private Guided Nile River Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan
Duration: 120 Hours
Physical difficulty: Medium
Free cancellation
From USD 980.00
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Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile
Port pick-up: Included
Duration: 8 Hours
Physical difficulty: Easy
Free cancellation
From USD 90.00
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What should a first-time visitor expect on a Luxor shore excursion?
If it's your first visit, expect a compact, intense experience of ancient Egypt concentrated along the Nile. Organised Luxor shore excursions typically bundle the essentials—Karnak, Luxor Temple, the West Bank necropolises and sometimes the Valley of the Kings—into a single, carefully timed day. You will be guided between sites with local time limits imposed by a ship's schedule, so prioritising what you most want to see is essential. Allow time for short walks, photo stops and basic explanations, and remember that heat and security checks affect pacing.
Which top attractions are usually included in a day ashore?
A short list of must-see sites helps plan limited time ashore. Luxor tours concentrate on major highlights: the vast Karnak Temple complex with its avenues of columns, the atmospheric Luxor Temple by night, the pharaonic tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's terraced mortuary temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Visiting two or three of these in a day gives a balanced sense of ancient ritual, royal burial and monumental architecture, while allowing time for short breaks, transport between river banks and brief museum stops.
Should I choose a half-day or full-day excursion?
Deciding between a half-day and a full-day option depends on tolerance for rushing and interest depth. Luxor shore excursions offered as half-day trips usually focus on either the East Bank monuments (Karnak and Luxor Temple) or a West Bank snapshot (Colossi, a tomb or two), while full-day itineraries include Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and additional museums. Full days provide more context and time for photography; half days reduce walking and heat exposure. Consider ship times, local traffic and whether you want guided commentary or simply to view the sites.
How can I best appreciate the culture and history during a visit?
Historical layers in Luxor span millennia and can feel overwhelming without context. Luxor tours often include an Egyptologist or informed guide who explains the religious, political and funerary significance of temples, tombs and inscriptions, linking visible reliefs to the pharaohs and rituals they honoured. Respectful behaviour near sacred spaces is expected: modest dress, asking before photographing people and following site rules. Museums and interpretive panels add context, but a short preparatory read or a guided briefing makes the experience more intelligible and culturally sensitive.
What natural scenery and outdoor moments should I expect?
Beyond temples, Luxor offers river landscapes, palm groves and desert horizons that complement archaeological sites. Luxor shore excursions may include short felucca trips, walks beside the Nile, and views from river terraces where birdlife and papyrus beds form a green ribbon against the sand. The West Bank's arid slopes and the East Bank's cultivated land present contrasting scenes at dawn and dusk. Bring sun protection and a water bottle for short nature stops, and allow time to pause for photographs where light transforms monuments and the riverside scenery.
What food and local dishes should I try while ashore?
Sampling local flavours gives insight into daily Egyptian life and supplies energy for long site visits. Luxor tours often stop at simple cafés and market stalls where koshari, ful medames, ta'amiya (Egyptian falafel), grilled meats and fresh sugarcane juice are common; try small portions first. Hygiene standards vary, so favour cooked dishes and bottled water, and check for clean cutlery and hot food. If you have dietary restrictions, communicate them clearly; vendors are used to questions about ingredients but vegetarian or gluten-free options may be limited.
What activity level should I expect on these excursions?
Expect a mix of walking, steps and short drives; activity level is moderate but can feel demanding in heat. Luxor shore excursions typically involve uneven stone surfaces, long colonnades, staircases within tombs and standing for extended commentary. Comfortable walking shoes, a hat and frequent water breaks will reduce fatigue. Some itineraries include gentle boat rides or short transfers that spare walking, while others require more on-foot exploration. If you have mobility concerns, ask about alternatives, paced itineraries or the option to remain near a shaded meeting point while others explore.
Are Luxor sites accessible for travellers with limited mobility?
Accessibility varies greatly between sites; some have ramps and paths while others remain challenging for wheelchair users. Luxor tours can sometimes arrange reduced-walking routes, private transfers and lift-assisted vehicles, but many ancient structures retain steps, narrow passages and uneven terrain that limit access. Contact providers ahead to confirm what assistance is available on the day and whether sites like the Luxor or Karnak temple complexes provide ramps, plus any arrangements for tomb descents. Bringing a travel companion to assist and allowing extra time makes the experience more manageable for those with limited mobility.
When is the best time of year and day to visit Luxor?
Timing visits to avoid peak heat and large crowds improves comfort and visibility at monuments. Luxor shore excursions are busiest from October to April when temperatures are milder and river traffic increases; early morning departures capture cooler light and quieter tomb interiors while late afternoon visits can offer softer photographs and fewer visitors. Summer months are hot, making short, shaded stops essential and potentially reducing the number of sites you can enjoy. Consider religious festivals or national holidays, which may alter opening hours and local crowd levels.
Should I hire a guide or explore independently?
Choosing a guide versus exploring independently shapes pace, depth of interpretation and logistical ease. Luxor tours with a professional guide provide historical context, help with navigation and handle entry formalities, while independent visits offer flexibility, spontaneous detours and the chance to linger where you please. A guide reduces the time spent organising transfers and interpreting inscriptions, but independent travellers can avoid fixed schedules and shop or photograph at leisure. Weigh your interest in archaeology, language comfort and time constraints to decide which approach suits your priorities for the day.