1-Day Luxor Flight Tour from Cairo with Karnak and Valley of the Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the architecture of Karnak Temple
• 02 Learn about the history and mythology of Egypt at Luxor Temple
• 03 Marvel at the grandeur of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• 04 Visit the giant statues of the Colossi of Memnon

Fly from Cairo to Luxor to explore some of ancient Egypt's most celebrated monuments in a single day. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then cross to the West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Along the way, learn about Egypt's most popular pharaohs and admire the remarkable architectural achievements of the ancient Egyptians.

Discover the greatness of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendary temples in Luxor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo by Air

• Discover the greatness of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendary temples in Luxor. Start your tour with an early morning transfer from your hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.
• Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be met by our representative and begin your wonderful day tour at Karnak Temple, one of the greatest examples of places of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
• Then, visit Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great, where you will also see the Avenue of Sphinxes.
• Proceed to the Valley of the Kings, home to the masterpieces of ancient Egyptian tombs.
• Move on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only Pharaonic woman who reigned over ancient Egypt.
• Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues representing Amenhotep III.
• Lunch will be served during your trip. Then, you will be driven to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up services from your hotel and return
• Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure at Luxor Airport
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
• All transfers by a private modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Private Egyptologist guide in all languages
• Domestic flights Cairo - Luxor - Cairo
• Bottled water during your trip
• Lunch at a good-quality local restaurant
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping

What to bring

• Your passport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.