Unforgettable Luxor: East & West Bank Grand Tour & Lunch

We had the best day on our tour of Luxor. We spent plenty of time at each location and didn’t feel rushed. Our tour guide, Mohamed, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He not only did a great job explaining everything to us but he also told us some interesting things about Luxor while on the drive and took us to places like a restaurant and some shops that we wouldn’t have known about ourselves. We didn’t feel pressured to buy anything and he helped fend off unwanted attention from sellers at bazars, we felt very safe. All in all we had an unforgettable experience and learnt so much while having such a fun time.

We had a deeply disappointing experience with Dr. Mo’s tours in Luxor. While Luxor itself is breathtaking, this tour was riddled with unethical practices and felt like a constant money grab. 1. Overcharging: The guide insisted on handling the payment for King Tutankhamun’s tomb, charging $35 per person instead of the actual fee of 700 Egyptian pounds (around $10/pp). This was confusing and clearly a deliberate overcharge. Do not fall for his scam. 2. Broken Promises: It was not a "luxury car" as advertised and even the basics like bottled water were not provided. Instead, we were taken to a venue where drinks like Gatorade were sold for £7 each. 3. Unethical Practices: We were forced into a restaurant with only one unpriced menu option and no alternatives (which turned out to be £22/pp!-- an average Egyptian lunch is £3/pp), and taken to the guide’s friend’s shop where we felt pressured to buy items that were not as described. These detours wasted valuable time and were clearly designed for the guide’s benefit. Thankfully, Viator provided us with a full refund after we reported these issues. Be cautious—most of the positive reviews for this tour are for the hot air balloon ride, not the guided tour. Save yourself the stress, Luxor deserves better than this.

Well planned day in Luxor. Dr Mo was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time, so much to see and do in Luxor. We started at Luxor temple (entry was extra + 35€ guide per person), then we went to essential oil shop (can try and buy), then off to Karnak which was amazing and probably our favorite of the day. Followed by papyrus making shop, (can also buy souvenirs), we then decided to head to the West Bank via boat with local lunch (additional 50€ per person). Once on the West Bank, we visited Colossi of Memnon, followed by Valley of the Kings. (paid extra for tomb of king Tut), followed by a factory for stone sculptures and souvenirs. Had a very private and quiet time at Temple of Hatshepsut, final boat ride across the Nile and ended on a sunset. Over all a great day, lots of optional extras, so pick and choose as you wish to do as little or as much as preferred. We spent about 250€ extra to do everything, but we felt se saw everything there is to see in Luxor. Food was great and made memories for life.

Most certainly Dr. Mo is one of the most informative and knowledgeable guides I have ever had. He has a wealth of knowledge and I would recommend him & the tour. Maybe the lunch was not worth the upsell of $35 but I was informed of the price and what to expect in advance. However, overall a great tour and great guide and I would do it again & recommend.

Excellent tour,Hassan my guide had done a Phd at University on Egyptology,so was very knowledgeable and explained the information in a concise and easy manner. He took his time,did not rush,one of the best tours I have ever done. Totally recommend him and the tour

Dr Mo , Mohammed, knows everyone! I mean everyone. What a guide. 5 star! He was very informative and answered as many questions as we asked. He took us for a great traditional Egytian Lunch. Great day out. Valley of the Kings , Karnak and more.

This was an excellent tour. Hassan was full of information and so attentive. The valley of the kings were unbelievable. The heat was 45 degrees however l, so I would suggest coming at another time of year other than August if possible. Hassan was so good at stopping for breaks out of the heat.

WOOOOOW! What an amazing tour! This was our first time to Luxor and egypt in general and this tour exceeded every expectation. Put your guide Shaimaa was the absolute best! She gave us wonderful information all day long whether it be at the temple or driving around her home. She made sure that we we very well taken care of and cared for. We loved how she gave us guided tours as well as let us roam free. She even gave us the best advice as well as made sure we didn’t die of heat. Truly truly and unforgettable experience. We felt like a part of a family. If you book this tour you will love it we are sure!

This was a great experience as a solo traveler. I seen beautiful sights that can’t be described with words. I also learned a lot about ancient Egypt history and culture. Hassaan was my guide. He was very informational, polite and patient. I was able to take as many pictures and videos as I wanted without feeling rushed or the need to hurry along. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend whether you are in a group or are a solo traveler!!!

Even though our hot air balloon ride didn't happen because there was too much wind, Khaled saved our day by giving us an amazing tour. Great guy with a kind heart, would recommend it!