Half Day Tour To The East Bank Of Luxor with River Trip

Tour to the East Bank of Luxor with a Nile River Trip

A tour of Luxor’s East Bank combined with a Nile river trip is a fantastic way to explore some of Egypt’s most famous ancient temples while enjoying the beauty of the Nile.

📍 East Bank of Luxor – Main Attractions

 1. Karnak Temple Complex

• The largest religious site in ancient Egypt, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra.
• Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, with 134 giant columns.
• See the Avenue of Sphinxes, which once connected Karnak to Luxor Temple.

 2. Luxor Temple

• Built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, this temple is stunning at sunset.
• Features massive statues of Ramses II and an obelisk (its twin stands in Paris at Place de la Concorde).
• Once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes (now partially restored).

 3. Luxor Museum (Optional Visit)

• A smaller, well-organized museum with artifacts, statues, and royal mummies.
• Less crowded than the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, making it a great place for history lovers.

 Nile River Trip Experience

: Motorboat Ride to Banana Island 🏝

• Faster and more flexible than a felucca.
• Visit Banana Island, a small island with lush greenery and banana plantations.
• Enjoy a cup of fresh sugarcane juice while watching the sunset.

Option 3: Luxurious Nile Dinner Cruise 🍽️

• A 2-hour evening cruise with a buffet dinner.
• Live entertainment such as belly dancing and traditional music.
• Stunning views of Luxor’s illuminated temples from the river.

Morning:

✔️ Pick-up from hotel.

✔️ Visit Karnak Temple (2 hours).

✔️ Explore Luxor Temple (1.5 hours).

✔️ Optional visit to Luxor Museum (1 hour).

Afternoon:

✔️ Relax and have lunch at a local restaurant.

Inclusions

• pick up / drop off at your hotel
• air conditioned car
• mineral water on tour
• entrance fess
• fluent experienced tour guide
• River trip
• lunch

Exclusions

• tipping
• extre expenses