Egypt · Archaeology

16-Hour Luxor Day Tour from Sharm El Sheikh with Round-Trip Flights

16 Hours Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the imposing size of the mammoth Memnon Colossi statues
02 Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs and powerful nobles are buried
03 Stop by the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut
04 Visit the famous and well-preserved Karnak Temple complex

Experience Luxor in all of its splendour on this 16-hour guided tour from Sharm El Sheikh, with round-trip flights and private air-conditioned transfers included. Explore the famous Karnak Temple complex, including the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 gigantic pillars, and the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I. Cross to the west bank of the Nile to discover the Theban Necropolis, stroll through the Valley of the Kings, and admire the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. The day ends with a visit to the imposing Colossi of Memnon before your flight back to Sharm El Sheikh.

See the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 gigantic pillars, and the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor by Plane

Experience Luxor in all of its splendour on this full-day guided trip from Sharm El Sheikh. Enjoy the convenience of private van transportation and a round-trip flight. Savour local flavours with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
After pickup from your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, transfer to the airport to board your plane to Luxor. Once you arrive, head to the Karnak Temple complex.
See the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 gigantic pillars, and the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I.
Continue to the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile to see where the pharaohs were laid to rest.
Stroll through the Valley of the Kings, where you can visit tombs from three different dynasties. Admire a masterpiece of ancient architecture at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut.
Finally, visit the Colossi of Memnon, two of the largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
At the end of the day, fly back to Sharm El Sheikh, where your private driver will take you back to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Karnak Temple, Avenue of Sphinxes, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh 2 cities · 16 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
Domestic flights (Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor and return)
Tour guide (Egyptologist)
Lunch in a local Luxor restaurant
All entrance fees, according to the listed program
All services and local taxes

What's Not Included

Drinks at the restaurant
Tutankhamun Tomb
Optional 20-minute cruise (€10 to be paid in cash onsite)
Visa, if required (30$ to be paid in cash onsite)

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

If you do not have a visa, you may need to buy one for 30 $ before travelling to Cairo.
The visa is accepted only in USD currency.
You will be informed of your pickup time at least one day before the tour.
The flight time might change depending on the season.
The pickup time and drop-off depend on the flight times.
If the flight back is at 7:00 PM, your guide will transfer you directly to the airport. If the flight is at 9:00 PM, the guide can take you to local shops and cafes, or you can choose to wait at the airport.

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