Egypt · Archaeology

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

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the majestic Karnak Temples
  • 02 Discover the pharaohs' tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  • 03 See the iconic Colossi of Memnon
  • 04 Visit the remarkable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairo to Luxor to explore some of Egypt's most iconic ancient sites. Visit the grand Karnak Temples, marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, and discover the tombs of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Learn about Egypt's legendary female ruler at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, with lunch included during the day. Enjoy a seamless experience with guided visits and comfortable transfers throughout the tour.

Continue to the Valley of the Kings, where you will explore the tombs and mortuary sanctuary of famous pharaohs for approximately 2 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cairo, Luxor
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cairo to Luxor Ancient Wonders Tour

Early Morning

  • Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo.

  • Transfer by car or minivan to Cairo Airport.

  • Receive your boarding pass before the travel day.

Flight to Luxor

  • Board your flight from Cairo to Luxor.

Arrival in Luxor

  • Upon arrival, meet and greet your tour guide at Luxor Airport.

  • Transfer to the first stop of the day, the Karnak Temples, for approximately 2 hours.

Lunch

  • After exploring Karnak, transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.

  • Enjoy a delicious meal, and once finished, the car will be ready to continue the journey.

Colossi of Memnon

  • Your first stop after lunch will be the Colossi of Memnon for about 20 minutes.

  • Admire the massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Valley of the Kings

  • Continue to the Valley of the Kings, where you will explore the tombs and mortuary sanctuary of famous pharaohs for approximately 2 hours.

  • Your ticket includes access to 3 tombs.

Optionally, you may visit the Tomb of Tutankhamen at an additional cost.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • Your final stop in Luxor will be the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

  • Learn about the history of Egypt's female ruler and explore this remarkable temple.

Return to Cairo

  • After the tour, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo by car or minivan.

Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon

Where this trip takes you

Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Licensed tour guides
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

  • Lunch at an oriental restaurant

  • Pick-up from hotel and drop-off included

What's Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Tipping

Know before you go

  • When you arrive in Cairo, please send us your room number and hotel name.
  • One of our team members will contact you as the travel day approaches.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cairo.

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