2 Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo – Private Tour with Flights
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Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo
Staying in Cairo and dreaming of the ancient wonders of Luxor? Many travelers think the legendary city of the pharaohs is too far for a quick visit. We’re here to show you how a private Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo is not only possible but is an incredible, time-saving adventure. With included flights, you can bypass the long hours of land travel and dive straight into the heart of ancient Egypt. This guide outlines how to make the most of your Luxor day trip, covering monumental temples and royal tombs in a single, unforgettable day.
This journey is one of the most rewarding Egypt day tours you can take. It allows you to step away from the capital’s hustle and immerse yourself in the world’s greatest open-air museum. Let’s explore how a private tour makes this incredible experience seamless and personal.
Why Choose a Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo?
While there are many fantastic Cairo tours, nothing compares to the grandeur of Luxor. The city, once the magnificent capital of Thebes, holds a staggering collection of ancient Egypt’s most important monuments. For travelers with limited time, a day trip to Luxor from Cairo by plane is the most efficient way to witness these treasures. Instead of a multi-day commitment, you can experience the highlights and be back in Cairo by evening.
This all-inclusive, time-saver tour handles all the logistics. Your flights, meals, and a private Egyptologist guide are all covered. This means you get to see Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and more, without the stress of planning anything yourself. It’s an action-packed sightseeing trip designed for maximum discovery.
Best Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo for Americans
This type of whirlwind tour is especially popular with American travelers looking to maximize their vacation time. The convenience of a pre-planned itinerary with flights included allows you to see a completely different part of Egypt without disrupting your home base in Cairo. You get the full Luxor sightseeing experience condensed into one perfect day. For a more comprehensive journey, you might discover your perfect 7-day Egyptian adventure, but for a powerful taste of ancient history, this day trip is unbeatable.
What Does a Private Luxor Day Trip Include?
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Cairo hotel and a transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. A private tour ensures that from the moment you land, the day is tailored to you. Your personal Egyptologist guide will be waiting to whisk you away on a journey through thousands of years of history.
This hassle-free, pre-planned itinerary is one of the Best Luxor day tours from Cairo because it lets you cover the top sights without feeling rushed. You have the freedom to ask all your questions and spend a little more time at the spots that fascinate you most.
Morning on the West Bank: The Valley of the Kings
Your Luxor excursions will likely start on the Nile’s West Bank, the ancient necropolis of Thebes. This is where pharaohs were laid to rest in hidden tombs, hoping to find eternal life.
- Valley of the Kings: The highlight for many. You’ll descend into the elaborately decorated tombs of legendary rulers. Your ticket typically includes entry to three tombs, but you can upgrade to visit the famous resting place of King Tutankhamun, where the boy king’s mummy was found.
- Temple of Hatshepsut: A marvel of ancient architecture, this stunning terraced temple is built directly into a cliff face. It honors one of history’s most powerful female pharaohs.
- Colossi of Memnon: Your first sight on the West Bank will be these two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They have silently guarded this land for over 3,400 years.
Afternoon on the East Bank: The Land of the Living
After lunch at a local restaurant, you will cross the river for more Luxor tours on the East Bank, the domain of the living. This side houses the city’s most magnificent temple complexes.
- Karnak Temple: Prepare to be amazed. Karnak is a gigantic complex of sanctuaries, pylons, and obelisks built over 2,000 years. Walking through its Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns is an experience that stays with you forever.
- Luxor Temple: This temple is unique because it was built by multiple pharaohs, including Amenhotep III and Ramesses II. It’s particularly stunning at dusk when the lights create a magical atmosphere, offering intimate views of the landmark.
Some itineraries also include a short journey on the river itself, connecting your experience to the timeless Nile river tours that have defined travel in Egypt for centuries.
The Added Touch of a Luxury Day Tour to Luxor from Cairo
For those seeking an even more exclusive experience, a Luxury day tour to Luxor from Cairo elevates your trip with premium touches. This could include business class flight upgrades, a gourmet lunch, and even more flexibility with your private guide. It’s about experiencing these world-famous landmarks in the utmost comfort and style. Every detail is arranged to ensure your day is as relaxing as it is awe-inspiring.
This journey is more than just sightseeing; it’s about creating lasting memories. When you’re ready to enjoy the best of Egypt with our tours, this day trip is a perfect place to start.
Your Unforgettable Luxor Adventure Awaits
A private Day Trip to Luxor from Cairo is the ultimate way to experience the heart of ancient Egypt when time is short. It combines the thrill of discovery with the ease of an all-inclusive, perfectly planned tour. You’ll walk in the footsteps of pharaohs, decipher hieroglyphs, and stand before monuments that have humbled travelers for millennia.
Don’t let distance stop you from seeing one of the world’s most incredible destinations. This tour is your key to unlocking the treasures of Luxor. If you have any questions or are ready to book this incredible journey, please contact us today
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- Children from 0 to 5.99 years = $150, which is the same as the airfare
- Children from 6 to 11 years pay 50% of the adult price in their parents’ room
| 4 Stars Hotel | Adult | Child (6–11 years) | Information |
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| Single Person | $920 | — | — |
| 2 People | $525 | — | — |
| 3 Stars Hotel | Adult | Child (6–11 years) | Information |
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| Single Person | $890 | — | — |
| 2 People | $510 | — | — |
| Package without hotel accommodation | Adult | Child (6–11 years) | Information |
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| Single Person | $840 | — | — |
| 2 People | $470 | — | — |
Itinerary
- Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it is known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary". In Luxor there are several great temples on the east and west banks. Four of the major mortuary temples visited by early travelers include the Temple of Seti I at Gurnah, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahri, the Temple of Ramesses II, and the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu; the two primary cults temples on the east bank are known as the Karnak and Luxor. the other temples in Thebes, Luxor temple is not dedicated to a cult god or a deified version of the pharaoh in death. Instead, Luxor temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship; it may have been where many of the pharaohs of Egypt were crowned in reality or conceptually
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru, is a mortuary temple of Ancient Egypt located in Upper Egypt. Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, it is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. This mortuary temple is dedicated to Amun and Hatshepsut and is situated next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the "incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt." The Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw is responsible for the study and restoration of the three levels of the temple. As of early 1995, the first two levels were almost complete, and the top level was still under reconstruction
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
- Temple of Karnak
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings near Luxor, in Egypt. Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom (around 2000-1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic period (305 - 30 BC), although most of the extant buildings date from the New Kingdom. The area around Karnak was the ancient Egyptian Ipet-isut ("The Most Selected of Places") and the main place of worship of the eighteenth dynasty Theban Triad with the god Amun as its head. It is part of the monumental city of Thebes. The Karnak complex gives its name to the nearby, and partly surrounded, modern village of El-Karnak, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 miles) north of Luxor
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
- Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII. Since 1350 BCE, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
- Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings is also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis.The wadi consists of two valleys, East Valley (where the majority of the royal tombs are situated) and West Valley. With the 2005 discovery of a new chamber and the 2008 discovery of two further tomb entrances,the valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers, a complex tomb with over 120 chambers. It was the principal burial place of the major royal figures of the Egyptian New Kingdom, as well as a number of privileged nobles. The royal tombs are decorated
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Luxor Hotel including Breakfast
Meals: Lunch
- Temple of Medinat Habu
Medinet Habu is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile opposite the modern city of Luxor, Egypt. Although other structures are located within the area, the location is today associated almost exclusively (and indeed, most synonymously) with the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
- Valley of the Queens
The Valley of the Queens is a site in Egypt, where the wives of pharaohs were buried in ancient times. It was known then as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning "the place of beauty". It was most famous for being the burial site of many wives of Pharaohs. Pharaohs themselves were buried in The Valley of the Kings. Using the limits described by Christian Leblanc, the Valley of the Queens consists of the main wadi, which contains most of the tombs, along with the Valley of Prince Ahmose, the Valley of the Rope, the Valley of the Three Pits, and the Valley of the Dolmen. The main wadi contains 91 tombs and the subsidiary valleys add another 19 tombs. The burials in the subsidiary valleys. The reason for choosing the Valley of the Queens as a burial site is not known. The close proximity to the workers' village of Deir el
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Return flight from Cairo to Luxor.
- Tour to Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings.
- Tour to Karnak, Luxor Temples.
- Shopping through famous Bazaars in Luxor.
- Expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to the sights mentioned in the itinerary.
- Lunch at quality restaurant.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- Pick up service from hotel and return.
- Accommodation in Luxor at 5* hotel.
- Assistance of our personnel during tours.
- All transfers by air-conditioned mini-bus.
- All services charges and taxes included.
Exclude
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Entrance to Tutankhamun's Tomb.
Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and can be paid in Sterling or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge.
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During Christmas, New Year Holidays the Required Deposit is 50 % .
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Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price
From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children aged 12 and over travel at the same fare as adults.
The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents.
If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.
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