Temple, shrine & monastery tours
The 9 best private temple tours in Egypt you can book right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
Review of Luxor’s private West Bank tour, with the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and practical booking tips.
“Amazing day and great guide. It was our first time the west bank of the river nile in Luxor and it was one to remember.”
Review of Luxor’s private West Bank tour, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, and rooftop lunch.
“Our guide was so well informed and looked after us so well! He gave us really clear information about ticket purchase, best places to go and lots of interesting information. The bus transfer was really well coordinated and lunch was amazing. Would definitely recommend!”
Review of the private Luxor to Abu Simbel day trip, with practical advice on the long drive, guide service, cost, tickets, and value.
“I had a great day trip! It took 7 and a half hours to get from Luxor to Abu Simbel Temple, but the view from the windows kept me entertained. I stayed awake the entire trip and enjoyed the whole day. At the start of the trip, I received a bottle of water, potato chips, anRead more”
Explore Karnak and Luxor Temples with a private Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup, flexible timing, and useful tips for a better Luxor visit.
“Fantastic trip from start to finish, Walid was a mine of information and knew all the best spots to get photos from Can’t recommend him enough”
Review of the private St Catherine Monastery tour from Sharm, with transport, UNESCO sights, lunch in Dahab, price, tips, and drawbacks.
“An excellent day trip to St Catherine’s monastery. Great communication on where to meet and what to bring (breakfast box from the hotel to eat at a well appointed service station - welcome given the 6.00am start; passport for possible cheRead more”
Explore Kom Ombo and Edfu from Aswan with a private Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup, temple tickets, and optional transfer to Luxor.
“We had a great time and learned a lot from this tour- our guide Magdi was very knowledgable and he was very passionate about explaining the stories and history behind the temples (unlike some other guides we've had), and this made all the difference. He even offered us falafels (which were the best we've had)!”
Review of the private Abu Simbel tour from Aswan, with transport, guide, tickets, timing, value, safety notes, and booking advice.
“Our tour guide name MR. SALEH ARABI is very qualified Egyptologist guide. He also prepare 2 drivers to reach Abu Simbel, and i was very satisfied about it. Best tour in Abu Simbel. Thankyou MR. SALEH ARABI.”
Explore Philae Temple and a Nubian village by private boat from Aswan, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, local culture, and flexible timing.
“Nice places, and the guides were superb, punctual and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. The trip takes around 6 Hrs.”
Review of Aswan’s private Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and High Dam tour, with boat transport, guide advice, price, timing, and tips.
“Excellent trip around 3 local sites. The high damm is a damm not much to add to that. The temple and the obelisk are what it is all about. Our guide Michael was informative and fun.”
