See Luxor with someone who reads the walls.

Private, licensed Egyptologist for small groups and families. Temples at the quiet hours, tombs explained line by line, and a pace that suits you.

A guide explaining the reliefs to a small group among the columns of KarnakKarim Selim, licensed EgyptologistMinistry of Tourism licence no. [number]

Tours in

  • English
  • Arabic
  • [Second language]
  • [Third language]

Private tours

Every day is private and flexible. Rates are per day for the guide; entry tickets and transport are quoted separately.

Luxor East Bank

Karnak at opening time, the Avenue of Sphinxes, and Luxor Temple as the lights come on.

Half or full dayFrom USD [price] / dayup to [number] guests
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Luxor West Bank

The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.

Full dayFrom USD [price] / dayup to [number] guests
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Aswan & Abu Simbel

Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk, a Nubian village, and Abu Simbel before the crowds.

2 daysFrom USD [price] / dayup to [number] guests
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Cairo & Giza

The Pyramids and the Sphinx, Saqqara and Dahshur, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

1–2 daysFrom USD [price] / dayup to [number] guests
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A felucca sailing on the Nile at sunset

End the West Bank day on a felucca, when the cliffs turn gold.

Sunset sail add-on: USD [price] per boat, about one hour. Ask when you book.

What’s included

  • A private licensed Egyptologist for the whole day
  • An itinerary planned around your hotel, flights and pace
  • Hotel or cruise pickup within Luxor
  • Help buying tickets and special tomb passes
  • Restaurant tips where locals actually eat

Not included

  • Entrance tickets — paid at the site at official prices
  • A private car and driver — USD [price] a day if needed
  • Hot air balloon, felucca and meals
  • Tips — always optional
Portrait of Karim Selim
About your guide

Born on the West Bank. Trained to read hieroglyphs.

[Two lines about you: where you studied Egyptology, how long you’ve guided, and what you love showing guests that most tours rush past.]

Degree
[B.A. Egyptology, University]
Licence
Ministry of Tourism [number]
Guiding since
[Year]

From guests

[He read the cartouches to our kids like a story — they still talk about Ramesses.]
[Guest name], [Country]
[We reached Hatshepsut before the buses and had the upper terrace almost to ourselves.]
[Guest name], [Country]
[Patient with every question, and never once rushed us to a shop.]
[Guest name], [Country]

Tell me your dates. I’ll draft the days.