Luxor Day Trip from CairoKarnak & the Valley of the Kings by Air
Fly to Luxor and back in one day to see Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
- Duration
- 14 hours
- Your party
- Private, 2-8 guests
- Starts
- Your hotel in Cairo
The Luxor Day Trip from Cairo is for travellers short on time who still want to stand in ancient Thebes.
An early domestic flight brings you to Luxor in about an hour, where your Egyptologist is waiting. You cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, entering three royal tombs carved deep into the hills, then visit the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
After lunch overlooking the Nile, you return to the East Bank for Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex of ancient Egypt, with its forest of 134 columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall. In the evening you fly back to Cairo. It is a long day, carefully timed so that every hour on the ground is spent well.
Flight to Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Karnak
Transfer to Cairo Airport for an early flight to Luxor. Your Egyptologist meets you on arrival and drives you to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch by the Nile, visit Karnak Temple on the East Bank. In the evening, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo and a private transfer to your hotel, arriving late in the evening.
- 1
Valley of the Kings
Three royal tombs with the standard ticket; Tutankhamun and Seti I can be added.
- 2
Temple of Hatshepsut
Queen Hatshepsut's terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari.
- 3
Colossi of Memnon
Two seated statues of Amenhotep III, a short photo stop.
- 4
Karnak Temple
The largest temple complex of the ancient world and its 134 columns.
Included
- Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and back
- Private hotel pickup and return in Cairo or Giza
- Private airport transfers in Cairo and Luxor
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance tickets to the sites in the itinerary
- Bottled water on board
- All taxes and service charges
- Lunch at a restaurant by the Nile
Not included
- Gratuities
- Drinks with meals
- Special tombs with their own tickets, such as Tutankhamun and Seti I (can be added)
- Personal expenses
Before you go
How long is the flight on the Luxor Day Trip from Cairo?
About one hour each way. Flight times change by season, so we confirm the schedule when you book.
How many tombs do we see in the Valley of the Kings?
The standard ticket includes three tombs. The tombs of Tutankhamun and Seti I need separate tickets, which we can add.
Is the day too long?
It is a full day of about fourteen hours. If you have more time, we recommend at least one night in Luxor.
