Meet our representative at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Begin your tour with your private Egyptologist guide at the Giza Plateau, viewing the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx. After lunch at a local restaurant, tour the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to view Tutankhamun's golden treasures. Conclude with a stroll through Khan El Khalili bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.
Private 2-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour by Plane
Discover Cairo and Luxor in two days on a private tour with round-trip domestic flights and a private French- or English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple.
PickupLuxor / Cairo
GuidePrivate, French or English
Group1 to 8 travellers
Duration2 days
Overview
This intensive 2-day tour covers Egypt's premier ancient monuments across Cairo and Luxor, connected by round-trip domestic flights. Day 1 in Cairo includes guided visits to the Giza Plateau to view the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx. In the afternoon, tour the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to inspect pharaonic treasures and Tutankhamun's golden mask, followed by a walk through Khan El Khalili market.
On Day 2, take an early flight to Luxor to explore the West Bank's royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Cross to the East Bank to tour Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple Complex before taking an evening return flight to Cairo.
The tour package includes domestic flight tickets between Cairo and Luxor, private air-conditioned vehicle transfers, and airport assistance.
Highlights
- Giza Plateau — Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and Great Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum — Collection of 120,000 antiquities and Tutankhamun golden mask
- Khan El Khalili — Historic medieval market and bazaar in Cairo
- Valley of the Kings — Royal pharaonic tombs carved into Luxor's West Bank cliffs
- Hatshepsut Temple — Terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari and Colossi of Memnon
- Karnak & Luxor Temples — East Bank sanctuary complexes and Hypostyle Hall
- Domestic Flights — Round-trip Cairo–Luxor flights with private transfers and guide
Day by day
Day 1
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Market
Meals: lunch
Day 2
Luxor to Cairo: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & KarnakMeals: breakfast, lunch
Take an early flight from Cairo to Luxor. Explore the West Bank, visiting the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, visit Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple Complex on the East Bank. Transfer to Luxor Airport in the evening for your flight back to Cairo for departure connection.
Included
- Round-trip domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and return)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- Meet-and-assist service at Cairo and Luxor airports
- Traveler assistance throughout the stay
- Private Egyptologist guide, French- or English-speaking
- Daily breakfast and lunch during excursions
- Bottled water during sightseeing tours
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, and telephone calls
- Tipping for guide, driver, and airport staff
- Entrance tickets to all listed sites and monuments
- Hotel reservations and accommodation
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Questions
Are domestic flights included between Cairo and Luxor?
Yes, round-trip domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor are included in the tour price.
Are monument entrance fees included?
Entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums in Cairo and Luxor are excluded and paid directly on site.
Is hotel accommodation included in Cairo?
No. Hotel reservations and accommodation are not included.
What language will the Egyptologist guide speak?
A private licensed Egyptologist guide is provided for all tours in your choice of French or English.
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