Embark on a memorable Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo by Flight and discover some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable treasures in just one day. Travel by round-trip domestic flight and explore Luxor with a private Egyptologist tour guide.
Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, explore the decorated royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and admire the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Your tour also includes a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have stood on Luxor’s west bank for thousands of years.
With private hotel transfers in Cairo, comfortable air-conditioned transportation in Luxor, entrance fees, bottled water, and lunch included, this Luxor day trip from Cairo offers a convenient way to experience the city’s essential highlights and return to Cairo on the same day.
Discover our Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo
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Itinerary of Luxor Day Tour from Cairo by Flight:
Your Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo by Flight begins with a private pickup from your hotel in Cairo and a comfortable transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, your private Egyptologist tour guide will meet you at Luxor Airport and accompany you in an air-conditioned vehicle to explore the city’s most remarkable ancient attractions.
Karnak Temple:
Begin your sightseeing at Karnak Temple, one of the largest and most impressive religious complexes ever constructed in ancient Egypt. Developed over many centuries, the complex was primarily dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Walk through its monumental gateways and admire the towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall, which reflect the power, religious devotion, and architectural achievements of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on a Nile island, reached by a short motorboat ride.
Valley of the Kings:
Continue to the west bank of Luxor and explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground used during Egypt’s New Kingdom. More than 60 tombs have been discovered within this desert valley, including richly decorated burial chambers created for pharaohs and powerful members of the royal court.
Step inside a selection of the open tombs and view colorful wall scenes depicting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife and the journey of the deceased through the underworld.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut:
Visit the impressive mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari. Built against the limestone cliffs, its terraces, colonnades, and reliefs commemorate the reign and achievements of one of ancient Egypt’s most successful female pharaohs.
Colossi of Memnon:
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded the entrance to his vast mortuary temple on Luxor’s west bank.
At the end of your Luxor day tour, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and drive you back to your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Meals: Lunch
Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo by Flight
Tour Inclusions:
- Pickup and drop-off service from your hotel in Cairo.
- Round-trip domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor.
- Private transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.
- Professional private Egyptologist tour guide throughout the sightseeing tour.
- Entrance fees to the sightseeing sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Visit to Karnak Temple.
- Visit to the Valley of the Kings.
- Visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- Lunch at a local restaurant on a Nile island.
- Short motorboat ride to the lunch venue.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- All service charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions:
- Optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance tickets to any separately ticketed tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
- Personal spending.
- Drinks and any meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Gratuities and tipping.
Tour Highlights:
- Travel from Cairo to Luxor and return on the same day by domestic flight.
- Explore Karnak Temple, one of ancient Egypt’s largest religious complexes.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings and enter a selection of its open royal tombs.
- Admire the impressive terraces and colonnades of Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple.
- Stop beside the monumental Colossi of Memnon on Luxor’s west bank.
- Discover Luxor’s history with a private professional Egyptologist guide.
- Enjoy lunch on a Nile island with a short motorboat ride.
- Benefit from private transfers, entrance fees, bottled water, and round-trip flights.
What To Bring With You?
- Your original passport for the domestic flights.
- Comfortable walking shoes for temples and archaeological sites.
- Light cotton clothes during warm months.
- A light jacket or warm clothes during winter.
- A hat, sunglasses, and sunblock.
- A camera or smartphone for photos where photography is permitted.
- Personal medication if needed.
- Some cash for tipping, drinks, optional tickets, or personal purchases.
Yes, this tour is designed to let you visit Luxor from Cairo in one day. It includes an early domestic flight to Luxor, a private guided sightseeing tour, and a return flight to Cairo on the same day.
Yes, domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor back to Cairo are included in the tour price.
Yes, this is a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo, private air-conditioned transportation in Luxor, and a professional Egyptologist tour guide.
The tour includes Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Yes, the standard entrance ticket to the Valley of the Kings is included. Any tombs requiring separate additional tickets are not included unless arranged in advance.
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant on a Nile island is included, along with bottled water during the sightseeing tour.
The pickup time depends on the confirmed domestic flight schedule and is usually early in the morning. The exact pickup time will be provided before the tour.
Travel Tip
Domestic flight schedules can change, so keep your original passport ready and follow the final pickup time confirmed before your Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo by Flight.
Luxor’s archaeological sites include walking on uneven ground with limited shade. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, especially during the warmer months.
Accommodation & Activities
| Per Person | May to September | October to April |
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| 5-8 Persons | $350 | $385 |
| 2-4 Persons | $390 | $425 |
| Single | $450 | $500 |
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