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Cairo to Luxor day tour

1 Days
Cairo Day Tours
Activity & Experiences
Temple of Hatshepsut Luxor
Karnak Temple on Cairo to Luxor day tour
Temple of Hatshepsut Luxor
Valley of the Kings Luxor Egypt
Colossi of Memnon Luxor West Bank

Overview

Cairo to Luxor Day Tour – By Flight | Explore Ancient Thebes in One Day

Cairo to Luxor day tour by flight is the fastest and most efficient way to experience Egypt’s greatest ancient monuments in a single day. This carefully planned journey allows you to travel from Cairo to Luxor by domestic flight, reducing travel time and maximizing sightseeing across both the East and West Banks of the Nile.

Luxor, often called the world’s largest open-air museum, is home to legendary temples, royal tombs, and monuments that shaped ancient Egyptian civilization. With return flights included, this tour is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want a deep cultural experience beyond Cairo.

Operating daily subject to flight availability, the tour includes early-morning departure from Cairo, a full guided program in Luxor, and an evening return flight. It fits perfectly within our Egypt Day Tours collection and pairs seamlessly with cultural experiences from our Cairo Day Tours, offering a smooth route from Cairo to Upper Egypt without overnight stays.

About this activity

Category
Cairo Day Tours
Duration
1 Days
Availability
Daily

Highlights

  • Domestic round-trip flights from Cairo to Luxor

  • Guided exploration of Luxor’s East and West Banks

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings royal tombs

  • Discover Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt

  • Explore Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

  • Professional Egyptologist guide throughout the tour

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo

  • Round-trip domestic flights (Cairo–Luxor–Cairo)

  • Private air-conditioned transportation in Luxor

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor

  • All taxes and service charges

  • Personal expenses

  • Drinks during lunch

  • Tipping (optional)

  • Entry to special tombs in the Valley of the Kings (if applicable)

Itinerary

Cairo to Luxor day tour

Cairo – Luxor – Cairo

Your Cairo to Luxor day tour begins with an early morning transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and start exploring the West Bank of the Nile.

Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs, followed by the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved into limestone cliffs. Stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, cross to the East Bank to discover Karnak Temple, a vast complex of sanctuaries, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to Amun-Ra. After completing your sightseeing program, transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo, arriving in the evening.

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Pick-up & Meeting Point

Pickup is provided from all hotels in Cairo or Giza with transfer to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight. Exact pickup time depends on flight schedules and is confirmed one day before travel.

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