Luxor Private Tours vs Shared Tours

What to bring

• Photo ID: Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking in case it is requested.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves significant walking.
• Sun protection: Carry a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
• Water: Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• Mobility needs: The tour includes uneven surfaces and steps, which may not suit guests with mobility impairments.

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage: Do not bring large bags, suitcases, or oversized luggage on the tour.
• Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Intoxication: Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the tour.
• Smoking: Smoking is not allowed inside vehicles or at the temple sites.

Additional information

• Lunch: Lunch is included on selected options; please inform your guide in advance of any dietary restrictions.
• Weather: The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.
• Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Arrival time: Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.
• Itinerary changes: The itinerary and timings may change due to local conditions.
• Clothing: Wear lightweight, breathable clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for sun protection and temple visits.
• Comfort tips: Opt for sturdy walking shoes or sandals with good grip, and bring a sunhat and sunglasses to stay comfortable.
• Entry tickets: Some options do not include temple entry; if selected, you must buy tickets onsite at your own expense.

Inclusions #

• Guided visits to Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple

• Round-trip transfers

• Expert multilingual guide in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

• Entry to Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple [as per option selected]

• Visit to the Hypostyle Hall, Sacred Lake and Avenue of Sphinxes at Karnak Temple

• Lunch [as per option selected]

Exclusions #

• Drinks during lunch

• Gratuities

• Pickup from hotels outside central Luxor, available at an additional cost upon request

What to bring

• Clothing and shoes: Bring comfortable walking shoes, as there will be significant walking on uneven surfaces.
• Sun protection: Bring sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• ID: Carry a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking if requested at pickup or entry.
• Money: Bring cash or a credit card to pay for any personal expenses.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage: Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed during the tour.
• Pets: Pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Substances: Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited during the tour.
• Food and drink in vehicle: Food and drinks, other than bottled water, are not allowed in the vehicle.

Additional information

• Tutankhamun's tomb: An optional visit to Tutankhamun’s tomb is available at an extra cost, payable on site.
• Pickup area: Pickup and drop-off are included only for hotels within Luxor on the East or West Bank.
• Pickup outside Luxor: Pickup from hotels outside Luxor is available at an additional charge.
• Tips and extras: Gratuities and any personal expenses are not included in the tour price.
• Weather: The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.
• Water: Bottled water is provided during the tour.
• Entry tickets by option: Entry to sites is included only if you select an option with tickets; otherwise you must buy them on site.
• Tour duration: Some options are half-day West Bank tours, while others are full-day East and West Bank tours.

Inclusions #

• Guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon

• Round-trip hotel transfers in Luxor

• Expert multilingual Egyptologist guide in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

• Lunch [as per option selected]

• Entry tickets to the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut [as per option selected]

• Shared or private guided tour [as per option selected]

Exclusions #

• Pickup from hotels outside Luxor

What to bring

• ID: Bring your passport or a valid ID card.
• Clothing: Wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes.
• Sun protection: Bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Money: Bring cash for personal expenses.
• Comfort: Bring a small pillow for added comfort during the journey.

Accessibility

• Health and mobility: This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users, or guests with mobility or heart problems.

What’s not allowed

• Smoking: Smoking is not permitted during the tour.
• Large bags: Luggage or large bags are not allowed.
• Belongings: Do not leave personal items in the vehicle, as they are not the company's responsibility.

Additional information

• Early tours: If your tour starts early, ask your hotel for a takeaway breakfast box the day before.
• Return trip: You must return to Hurghada with the group, and staying in Luxor is not permitted.
• Lost items: The company is not responsible for any lost or forgotten items in the vehicle.
• Transport and rest stops: The journey includes rest stops where you can use the bathroom or buy a light drink.
• Nile crossing option: You may cross to the West Bank by bus or choose an optional paid Nile boat ride if this option is offered on your tour.
• Tomb access options: Entry to Tutankhamun or Ramses V and VI tombs is included only if you select a variant with this option.

Inclusions #

• Full-day trip to Luxor from Hurghada

• Hotel pickup and drop-off with round-trip transfers

• Expert guide

• Entry to Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut

• Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon

• Lunch

• Entry to the Tomb of Ramses V and VI [as per option selected]

Exclusions #

• Drinks at lunch

What to bring

• Bring your passport or ID card.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Carry cash for personal expenses.

What’s not allowed

• This experience is not suitable for pregnant women, people with mobility impairments, or people with pre-existing medical conditions.
• Personal belongings should not be left in the vehicle; the company is not responsible for any lost or forgotten items.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Please contact the tour operator after booking to provide the full names and passport numbers of all travelers, as well as your desired pickup time.
• Pickup time depends on your hotel location; please confirm the exact pickup time one day before the trip.
• A pickup delay of up to 10 minutes may occur.
• The supplier will send your pick-up time via email the day before the tour; please send the full names of all travelers and your room number via email.
• This tour is available for guests staying at hotels in Cairo and Giza only.
• Drinks at the restaurant are not included.
• If your return flight is at 8pm, you will be transferred directly to the airport; if your flight is at 10pm, you may choose to visit local shops and cafes or wait at the airport.

Inclusions #

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo

• Round-trip flights Cairo to Luxor

• Private, A/C transfers in Luxor

• Multilingual Egyptologist guide (English / Arabic / French / German / Italian / Spanish)

• Entry to Valley of the Kings

• Entry to Karnak Temple

• Entry to Hatshepsut Temple

• Visit to Colossi of Memnon

• Luxor city tour with English or German-speaking guide

• Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor

• Nile boat ride

• Entry to Tutankhamun’s Tomb (as per option selected)

• Bottle of water

Exclusions #

• Drinks at the restaurant

What to bring

• ID: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking in case it is requested.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves significant walking.
• Sun protection: Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for protection from the sun.
• Water: Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
• Cash: Bring cash for personal expenses, as some sites may not accept cards.
• Entry tickets on-site: If you book a tour option without entry tickets, bring enough cash to buy tickets at each site.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage: Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed during the tour for security reasons.
• Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Intoxication: Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the tour.
• Restricted photography: Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment may be restricted at certain sites.

Additional information

• Duration: The tour duration is approximately 8 hours.
• Guide languages: A live tour guide is available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, and German.
• Weather: The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.
• Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Tickets by option: Entry tickets and lunch are included only if you select an option that lists them.
• Hotel location: Pickup from hotels outside Luxor is available only on request and at an extra cost.
• Sites visited: Some options include a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon if you select this variant.

Inclusions #

• Shared or private guided tour of Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

• Round-trip hotel transfers

• Expert Egyptologist guide in French, English, Spanish, Italian and German

• Entry tickets to Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple [as per option selected]

• Lunch [as per option selected]

• Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon [as per option selected]

Exclusions #

• Drinks during lunch

• Tomb of Tutankhamun entry ticket, available for an additional fee

• Pickup from hotels outside Luxor, available at extra cost on request