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Explore Luxor Day ToursPrivate El-Tod and El-Kab Hidden Temples Tour
El-Tod and El-Kab, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Duration
About 8.5 to 10.5 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
Take a private full-day journey south of Luxor to two quieter antiquities landscapes: the Temple of Montu at El-Tod and the ancient city and rock-cut tombs of El-Kab, ancient Nekheb. This route is designed for travellers who want a site-specific alternative to the main Luxor circuit.
El-Tod and El-Kab access, ticketing, opening hours, photography rules and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date, so the published route stays truthful to current site conditions.
Itinerary
- Meet at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise and travel south.
- Visit El-Tod, the quieter sanctuary of Montu, subject to opening and final entry conditions.
- Continue to El-Kab and explore the ancient city area and accessible rock-cut tombs, subject to ticketing, opening and local access conditions.
- Return to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
Public price
- 1 guest: US$280 per person
- 2 guests: US$195 per person
- 3-4 guests: US$145 per person
- 5-8 guests: US$115 per person
Good to know
This is an enquire-first private route of about 8.5 to 10.5 hours. Opening, entry, tomb access, photography rules, walking needs, weather and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. This base route does not include Esna Temple, Dendera, Abydos, the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, lunch, premium tickets or restricted access unless stated in the final confirmation.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Visit the quieter Temple of Montu at El-Tod.
- Explore ancient El-Kab/Nekheb and its rock-cut tombs where access permits.
- Travel south of Luxor for a distinct alternative to the main temple circuit.
- Keep Esna separate from this product.
- Use access-aware planning for tickets, opening and photography rules.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Go south of Luxor to two quieter antiquities landscapes.
- Compare a Montu sanctuary at El-Tod with the rock-cut tombs of ancient Nekheb at El-Kab.
- Keep the route distinct from the existing Esna and classic West Bank products.
- Confirm access and ticket conditions honestly before travel.
Itinerary
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Pickup and southern journey
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise and travel south for a focused hidden-sites route.
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El-Tod Temple of Montu
Explore the quieter sanctuary of Montu at El-Tod, subject to opening and final entry conditions.
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El-Kab and return
Visit ancient El-Kab/Nekheb and accessible rock-cut tombs where permitted, then return to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the listed route.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Route planning for El-Tod and El-Kab where open and included in the final confirmation.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks.
- Entrance fees unless stated in the final confirmation.
- Premium, restricted or separately ticketed access.
- Esna Temple, Dendera, Abydos, the Valley of the Kings and Medinet Habu.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service, entrance, language or pickup outside the stated route and inclusions.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$280 per person
2 guests
US$195 per person
3-4 guests
US$145 per person
5-8 guests
US$115 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service. A 25% deposit secures your booking; the balance schedule is stated in your booking confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- This is an enquire-first private route. El-Tod and El-Kab opening, ticketing, tomb access, photography rules, walking needs, weather and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. Esna, lunch, premium tickets and restricted access are separate unless stated in the final confirmation.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
Is this the same as the Esna Temple tour?
No. El-Tod and El-Kab are the base route. Esna Temple is a separate Egypt Story product and is not included unless agreed in a different final itinerary.
Are the El-Kab tombs always open?
Opening, ticketing, tomb access and local conditions are confirmed for the travel date. If access changes, the final confirmed route is agreed before booking.
How long is the El-Tod and El-Kab tour?
Allow about 8.5 to 10.5 hours from pickup to return, depending on your pickup point, road conditions, walking pace, access and the final sequence.
Are entrance fees included?
Any standard admission included in the final confirmation is stated clearly before booking. Premium, restricted or separately ticketed access is separate unless stated otherwise.
