2 Days Cairo & Luxor Tour from Makadi Bay

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet your private Egyptologist guide for a full-day tour of Luxor. Explore the monumental temples of the East Bank before crossing the Nile to discover the royal tombs and ancient landmarks of the West Bank.

Karnak Temple:

Begin your day at Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes built in ancient Egypt. Developed by successive pharaohs over many centuries, the complex was primarily dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall and explore its towering columns, monumental gateways, obelisks, and sacred spaces.

After visiting Karnak Temple, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Luxor’s West Bank.

Valley of the Kings:

Explore the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs, where rulers and members of the royal family were laid to rest in tombs carved deep into the desert hills. Enter a selection of the tombs included with your entrance ticket and admire the remarkably preserved scenes and inscriptions depicting the ancient Egyptian journey to the afterlife.

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built into the limestone cliffs, the temple is distinguished by its broad terraces, colonnades, and reliefs illustrating important events from the reign of one of ancient Egypt’s most successful female pharaohs.

Colossi of Memnon:

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The statues once stood at the entrance to his vast mortuary temple and are among the most recognizable ancient landmarks on Luxor’s West Bank.

After completing your Luxor sightseeing, travel back to your hotel in Makadi Bay in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The drive provides time to relax after exploring the highlights of Cairo and Luxor over two carefully planned days.

Day 1: Day 1: Makadi to Cairo – Giza Pyramids – Fly to Luxor

Your first day begins with an early pickup from your hotel in Makadi Bay and a private transfer to Hurghada Airport. Fly to Cairo, where your private Egyptologist guide will meet you and accompany you on a full-day tour of the city’s most important historical attractions.

Giza Pyramids Complex:

Begin your Cairo sightseeing at the Giza Plateau, home to the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Explore one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites and learn how these monumental royal tombs were constructed during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu:

See the largest pyramid at Giza and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Built for Pharaoh Khufu more than 4,500 years ago, the Great Pyramid remains one of the most remarkable achievements of ancient Egyptian architecture and engineering.

The Great Sphinx:

Continue to the Great Sphinx, the monumental limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a king. Commonly associated with Pharaoh Khafre, it has guarded the Giza Plateau for thousands of years.

The Valley Temple:

Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, one of the best-preserved structures within the Giza complex. Constructed from massive limestone and granite blocks, the temple formed an important part of the pharaoh’s funerary complex.

After exploring the Giza Plateau, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo before continuing your tour.

The Egyptian Museum:

Explore the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which houses an extensive collection of statues, jewelry, funerary objects, and other antiquities representing different periods of ancient Egyptian history. Your guide will introduce you to selected highlights and explain the stories behind the exhibits.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

Conclude your Cairo tour at Khan El Khalili, the city’s historic bazaar. Walk through its traditional alleys, browse local handicrafts and souvenirs, and experience the atmosphere of Islamic Cairo.

After completing your sightseeing in Cairo, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet our representative and continue to your 5-star hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Day 2: Luxor Excursion – Luxor to Makadi Bay

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet your private Egyptologist guide for a full-day tour of Luxor. Explore the monumental temples of the East Bank before crossing the Nile to discover the royal tombs and ancient landmarks of the West Bank.

Karnak Temple:

Begin your day at Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes built in ancient Egypt. Developed by successive pharaohs over many centuries, the complex was primarily dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall and explore its towering columns, monumental gateways, obelisks, and sacred spaces.

After visiting Karnak Temple, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Luxor’s West Bank.

Valley of the Kings:

Explore the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs, where rulers and members of the royal family were laid to rest in tombs carved deep into the desert hills. Enter a selection of the tombs included with your entrance ticket and admire the remarkably preserved scenes and inscriptions depicting the ancient Egyptian journey to the afterlife.

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built into the limestone cliffs, the temple is distinguished by its broad terraces, colonnades, and reliefs illustrating important events from the reign of one of ancient Egypt’s most successful female pharaohs.

Colossi of Memnon:

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The statues once stood at the entrance to his vast mortuary temple and are among the most recognizable ancient landmarks on Luxor’s West Bank.

After completing your Luxor sightseeing, travel back to your hotel in Makadi Bay in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The drive provides time to relax after exploring the highlights of Cairo and Luxor over two carefully planned days.