Your private driver transfers you early from your Cairo hotel to Cairo Airport for your short domestic flight to Luxor. Upon landing in Luxor, your private Egyptologist guide and driver greet you in an air-conditioned vehicle to begin your West Bank tour. Explore three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. After an optional lunch, cross to the East Bank to visit the grand Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple along the Avenue of Sphinxes. In the evening, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo, followed by a private hotel drop-off.
Overday Trip to Luxor by Flight from Cairo
Fly from Cairo to Luxor for a private full-day tour with your private French- or English-speaking Egyptologist guide, exploring the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
PickupCairo / Luxor
GuidePrivate, French or English
Group1 to 8 travellers
Duration1 day
Overview
Experience the ancient monuments of Luxor on a full-day excursion from Cairo with round-trip domestic flights and private ground transfers included. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, your private Egyptologist guide leads you directly to the West Bank to explore royal rock-cut tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the towering Colossi of Memnon.
In the afternoon, cross to the East Bank to tour the Karnak Temple complex, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 sandstone columns and viewing sacred lakes and obelisks. Conclude your sightseeing at Luxor Temple along the restored Avenue of Sphinxes before returning to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo and hotel transfer.
Highlights
- Round-Trip Domestic Flights — early morning departure from Cairo and evening return flight
- Valley of the Kings — guided tour of three royal rock-cut pharaonic tombs
- Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon — terraced West Bank mortuary complex and twin giant statues
- Karnak Temple Complex — Great Hypostyle Hall, sacred lake, and royal obelisks
- Luxor Temple — New Kingdom sanctuary connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes
Day by day
Day 1
Cairo to Luxor: Full-day private tour by air
Included
- Round-trip domestic flight tickets between Cairo and Luxor
- Private Egyptologist guide, French- or English-speaking
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers in Cairo and Luxor
- Hotel pickup and drop-off transfers in Cairo
- Bottled water during tours
- All service charges and local taxes
Not included
- Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites and temples
- Lunches and drinks
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and airport representatives
- Optional entrance to Tutankhamun or Seti I tombs in Valley of the Kings
- Travel insurance
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Questions
How early does the tour start from Cairo?
Hotel pickup is typically arranged between 4:30 AM and 5:30 AM depending on your domestic flight departure time.
Are entry tickets included in the price?
No, entrance tickets to temples and the Valley of the Kings are paid separately at site ticket booths.
Are domestic flights included in the package?
Yes, round-trip domestic flight tickets between Cairo and Luxor are fully included in the tour price.
Is lunch included during the tour in Luxor?
Lunch is optional and not included. Your guide will recommend a clean local restaurant during the break.
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