Quick answer: Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage lasts 2 hours in Luxor, from $40.00 per person, with a licensed guide and hotel pick-up.
Overview
See Luxor at a slower pace on a horse-drawn carriage, a relaxed choice for couples and families and a different way to meet the ancient city of Thebes. The carriage ride itself lasts about an hour.
Your driver, who knows the city well, shares stories and local facts as you pass the old quarters of Luxor, the working market with its fruit and vegetable sellers, the Avenue of Sphinxes that links Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Nile corniche, the historic Winter Palace and Luxor Temple. You also stop at a traditional coffee shop for a free drink and a look at real daily life.
Hotel or cruise pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, the carriage fee, a multilingual guide, bottled water, service charges and taxes are included.
The tour suits all ages. The price per person depends on group size and children pay less: see Prices by group size below.
Itinerary
Your guide meets you at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
Set off through the historic centre, past the traditional neighbourhoods and the busy local market.
See the Avenue of Sphinxes between Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Nile corniche, the Old Winter Palace and Luxor Temple.
Relax in a traditional coffee shop with a free drink and watch everyday Egyptian life.
Ride back to your hotel or cruise ship in the city centre.
Tour route map
Follow the route of this tour stop by stop
Included
- Hotel or cruise pick-up and drop-off in Luxor
- Horse carriage ride
- Multilingual guide
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle for transfers
- Free drink at a traditional coffee shop
- Bottled water
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Tips
- Any other extras
Prices by group size
Prices are per person in US dollars. The more travellers share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person.
Children
- Under 6 years: free
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the tour price
- 12 years and older: full price
Prices apply all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
FAQ
How long is the carriage ride?
About one hour, within a two-hour outing including pick-up, the coffee stop and the return.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it is a gentle and fun outing for all ages.
Why does the price change with group size?
The car and guide cost is shared, so the price per person goes down as more people join your party.
What do children pay?
Children under 6 travel free, children from 6 to 11 pay 50% of the tour price, and from 12 years the full price applies.
Are holiday dates different?
Prices apply all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
