EAST BANK OF
LUXOR
Temples of Life and
Renewal
Explore the sacred temples of Luxor’s East Bank, where ancient Egypt celebrated life, renewal, and divine kingship. Discover Karnak, the largest religious complex ever built, dedicated to Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu — a monumental testament to devotion spanning more than 2,000 years. Continue to Luxor Temple, a graceful masterpiece begun by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramesses II, where the ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes once linked it to Karnak.
ITINERARY
Morning Pickup — Luxor Hotel or Nile Cruise
Your private Egyptologist and driver will meet you at your hotel or Nile cruise for your half-day exploration of Luxor’s East Bank — home to temples that celebrate life, creation, and divine kingship.
THE EAST BANK OF LUXOR
The land of the living, where ancient Egyptians built temples to honor the gods and celebrate life.
Stop 1 — Karnak Temple Complex
Dedicated to the Theban triad — Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu — Karnak is the largest religious complex in Egypt and one of humanity’s greatest architectural achievements. Monumental pylons, sacred lakes, and the vast Hypostyle Hall lined with 134 colossal columns still radiate the force of ancient devotion, creating an immense architectural landscape — a forest of towering pillars and thousand-year-old reliefs shaped across dynasties.
Stop 2 — Luxor Temple
Linked to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes, Luxor Temple was built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramesses II. It honored Amun-Ra and the renewal of kingship, a divine ritual binding pharaoh and god. The single standing obelisk of Ramesses II still marks its entrance — a timeless emblem of Thebes’ enduring legacy.
Return Transfer — Luxor Hotel or Nile Cruise
After your visit, relax as your private driver returns you to your hotel or Nile cruise, carrying with you the lasting impressions of Luxor’s sacred eastern shore.
INCLUSIONS
Pickup and return in a private vehicle from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor
All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
Bottled water during the tour
All service charges and taxes
EXCLUSIONS
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Meals — available upon request
