Dendera & Karnak Temples Tour with Private Guide from Luxor

from $250

Duration

6 hours 30 minutes

Type

Audio-Guide, Guided, Private, Reading Material

Difficulty

Easy

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7-Hour Private Tour to Dendera and Karnak Temples from Luxor

This private tour takes you to two of Egypt’s most important temples—**Dendera Temple and Karnak Temple**—with the flexibility to customize the experience to your interests. It’s perfect for **history lovers, families, couples, and travelers seeking a deeper cultural journey** through ancient Egypt.

You’ll explore each site with a **licensed local tour guide**, gaining insider knowledge, hidden details, and stories rarely shared in group tours. From the colorful ceilings of Dendera to the massive halls and obelisks of Karnak, every moment offers a rich connection to Egypt’s spiritual and architectural heritage.

The **price is per group**, ensuring a private and personalized experience. Guides speaking other languages are available for an additional fee. As locals from Luxor, we promise a **smooth, enjoyable, and professionally organized tour** with no hidden fees—only authentic history, comfort, and unforgettable memories.

Inclusions

**Private pickup and drop-off from East or West Bank hotels.**
**Licensed local tour guide throughout the entire tour.**
**Private air-conditioned vehicle matched to your group size.**
**Visit to Dendera Temple and Karnak Temple with guided explanations.**
**Water provided during the tour for all travelers.**
**Customizable itinerary based on your preferences.**
**All transportation fees and taxes with no hidden charges.**

Exclusions

**Tickets not included; pay 300 EGP at Dendera and 600 EGP at Karnak per person at the window.**
**Non-English guides available at extra cost, paid directly on the day.**

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Stage 1

Transfer from Luxor to Dendera, you will have a comfortable and convenient ride to this ancient temple complex located about 60 kilometers north of Luxor. The drive takes approximately one hour and a half to arrive.

Stage 2

Hathor was among the most important and popular deities in ancient Egypt. She was associated with music, joy, dance, and motherhood; she was also known as the Lady of the Sky. Her main cult center was at Dendera where one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt stands today. The entrance of the temple, with six massive columns surmounted by the head of Hathor, is considered among the most beautiful monuments in Egypt. Sistrums (a musical instrument) closely associated with the goddess, frame her head.

The temple of Dendera dates back to the Ptolemaic Period, although evidence points to older structures once existing on the site, dating as far back as King Pepy I, from the Old Kingdom. Among the temple’s most notable features are astronomical engravings on its ceiling.

Stage 3

With our transfer service from Dendera to Luxor, you will have a comfortable and convenient ride back to Luxor, The drive takes approximately one hour and a half to arrive in Luxor. During the drive, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile River and the surrounding landscapes.

Stage 4

Karnak Temple , the biggest temple was dedicated for god Amon Ra and his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. They have been started the construction of this temple in the reign central state about 2000 B.C.

Stage 5

Transfer time: after the end of the full day and back to the hotel.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller / pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed
Infant seats available

Please Note

No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
## **Entrance Tickets Information** Tickets are **not included** in the tour package and must be purchased **on-site** at each temple. ### **Approximate Prices (per person):** * **Dendera Temple:** EGP 300 * **karnak Temple:** EGP 600 **Payment:** Card payment only is accepted at temple ticket windows. > **Important for Groups:** Ticket costs cannot be pre-calculated for groups. Each guest must purchase their tickets individually on-site. Online pre-booking is available for those who prefer.
We provide pickup from any hotel on the East or West Bank, including guesthouses. Please be ready in the lobby at the scheduled time. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Early booking helps ensure smooth permit processing.