12-Hour Luxor Tour from Cairo by Air with Karnak and Valley of the Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire Luxor Temple's grand courtyard and the colossal statue of Ramses the Great
• 02 Explore the Valley of the Kings' ancient tombs adorned with stunning artwork
• 03 Discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and her powerful legacy
• 04 Stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon

Embark on a 12-hour journey from Cairo to Luxor by air and explore some of ancient Egypt's most remarkable Pharaonic wonders. Visit Karnak Temple, dedicated to Amon, Mut, and Khonsu, and continue to Luxor Temple, where you will see its grand courtyard, the statue of Ramses the Great, and the Avenue of Sphinxes. Discover the masterpieces of the ancient Egyptian tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is served during the trip before your return flight to Cairo.

Begin your wonderful day tour at Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Cairo, Luxor

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Luxor's Ancient Wonders from Cairo by Air

• Start your tour early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.
• Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be met by our representative.
• Begin your wonderful day tour at Karnak Temple, the greatest example 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.
• Continue to the Valley of the Kings, home to the masterpieces of the ancient Egyptian tombs.
• Then move on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only Pharaonic woman who reigned over ancient Egypt.
• Also visit the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues representing Amenhotep III.
• Lunch will be served during your trip. Afterwards, 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
• 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

What to bring

• Passport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.