Egypt · Archaeology

Full-Day Luxor Tour from Cairo by Plane with Valley of the Kings

1 Day Round trip from Al Qarna Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Necropolis of Thebes on Luxor's West Bank
  • 02 See the grand tombs of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings
  • 03 Visit the famous Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
  • 04 Walk the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak

Explore the main treasures of the ancient world on this all-inclusive day tour to Luxor from Cairo by plane and bus. Enjoy discovering the Egyptian Open Air Museum as you visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the famous Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and other attractive tourist spots.

After crossing the Nile, visit the Valley of the Kings and see the grand tombs of some of the most powerful nobles and pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Cairo, Luxor
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Luxor's Ancient Treasures from Cairo

  • Pick up from your hotel in Cairo at around 05:30 and drive to the airport to catch your flight to Luxor.
  • Meet your tour guide at the airport and begin the tour.
  • Head to the Necropolis of Thebes on the West Bank.
  • After crossing the Nile, visit the Valley of the Kings and see the grand tombs of some of the most powerful nobles and pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.
  • On the return journey, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile.
  • Visit the famous Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
  • Explore Luxor Temple and marvel at the granite statues of Ramses the Great in the courtyard.
  • Continue by carriage or bus to Karnak, a series of temples spanning different reigns and eras.
  • Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, see the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III, and admire the Temple of Amon, adorned with exquisite lotus and papyrus designs.
  • Transfer back to the airport for your return flight to Cairo and then to your hotel.
Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, Avenue of Sphinxes

Where this trip takes you

Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, Avenue of Sphinxes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Al Qarna 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip plane ticket from Cairo
  • Round-trip shuttle service
  • All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
  • Entrance tickets to the sites
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water and soft drinks
  • Free hotel room in Luxor
  • Shopping tour in the bazaar
  • All service charges and taxes included

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Al Qarna, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Al Qarna.

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