Private Luxor Day Trip from Cairo by Flight – Temples & Valley of the Kings

  • Luxor
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  • Duration: 12 Hours
  • Language: English

Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Luxor on a full-day trip from Cairo by flight. This carefully organized excursion takes you from Cairo to Luxor in the morning, allowing you to explore the city’s most famous ancient monuments with a professional Egyptologist guide before flying back to Cairo the same day.

Start your journey with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your private guide and begin exploring the West Bank of Luxor.

Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, home to beautifully decorated royal tombs, followed by the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue to the East Bank to explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex and visit Luxor Temple, one of the city’s most beautiful ancient monuments.

After completing your sightseeing, transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, your private driver will take you back to your hotel.

This Luxor day trip from Cairo by flight is ideal for travelers who want to experience the highlights of ancient Luxor comfortably without spending a long time traveling by road.


What’s Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
  • Round-trip domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor
  • Airport transfers
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle in Luxor
  • Professional Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance tickets to the mentioned attractions
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water during the tour

What’s Not Included

  • Entry tickets to additional or optional tombs
  • Drinks at the restaurant
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Any additional costs not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities

What To Expect

Cairo – Luxor Flight

Your Luxor adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cairo. Transfer comfortably to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor.

Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, your private Egyptologist guide will meet you and begin your full-day sightseeing tour.

Admission Ticket Free


Valley of the Kings

Begin your Luxor adventure on the West Bank with a visit to the famous Valley of the Kings.

Explore the ancient royal necropolis where generations of Egyptian pharaohs were buried. Enter selected tombs and admire their colorful wall paintings, hieroglyphs, and detailed decorations that have survived for thousands of years.

Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history of the valley and the fascinating stories of the pharaohs who were buried here.

Approximately 2 hours • Admission Ticket Included


Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.

Built against the dramatic cliffs of the Theban Mountains, the temple is famous for its impressive terraces, columns, and beautifully preserved reliefs.

Learn about Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female rulers, and the remarkable story behind her reign.

Approximately 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included


Colossi of Memnon

Make a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Take photographs and learn about the history of these famous monuments before continuing to the next stop.

Approximately 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


Lunch in Luxor

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and take some time to relax before continuing your sightseeing on the East Bank.

Traditional Egyptian dishes and other local specialties can be served depending on the restaurant selected.

Approximately 1 hour


Karnak Temple

After lunch, continue to the East Bank and explore the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex.

Walk among enormous columns, ancient statues, sacred halls, and beautifully decorated walls while your Egyptologist guide explains the religious and historical importance of this extraordinary site.

Karnak is one of the largest ancient religious complexes in the world and one of the most important highlights of any Luxor tour.

Approximately 1.5–2 hours • Admission Ticket Included


Luxor Temple

Continue to Luxor Temple, located on the eastern bank of the Nile.

Admire its monumental entrance, massive statues, towering columns, and ancient inscriptions. The temple is particularly impressive for its connection to the ancient religious ceremonies that once took place along the Nile.

Approximately 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included


Luxor – Cairo Flight

After completing your sightseeing, transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your private driver will meet you and transfer you comfortably back to your hotel.

Your Luxor day trip from Cairo by flight ends with unforgettable memories of ancient Egypt.

Admission Ticket Free

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FAQs
  • Yes. A round-trip flight makes it possible to visit the main highlights of Luxor in a single day without the long journey by road or train.

  • Yes. The tour includes round-trip domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor.

  • The tour includes the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

  • Yes. Private transportation and a private Egyptologist guide can be arranged for a more comfortable and personalized experience.

  • Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour.

  • Yes. Entrance fees for the attractions mentioned in the itinerary are included. Additional tickets for optional tombs or activities are not included.

  • The tour normally starts early in the morning to match the available flight schedule from Cairo to Luxor. The exact pickup time will be confirmed according to your flight.

  • The domestic flight is approximately one hour, although the exact flight duration can vary depending on the airline and operating schedule.

  • Yes. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted where possible according to your interests, available time, and flight schedule.

  • We recommend comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, your passport or required identification, and some cash for personal expenses and optional activities.

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