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Only one day for Luxor

Luxor Day Trip from Cairo by Flight

Fly down at dawn, see both banks of Luxor, fly back the same evening.

This Luxor day trip from Cairo by flight is for travellers based in Cairo with a single day to give to ancient Thebes. You are collected from your hotel early, as early as 4 am depending on the flight, and flown to Luxor, where your guide meets you on arrival.

The day covers both banks. On the West Bank you visit the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon and the terraced temple of Hatshepsut. After lunch at a local restaurant, included, you cross the Nile to Karnak, a temple complex built and extended by some 30 pharaohs over about 1,300 years, and finish at Luxor Temple before your evening flight back to Cairo.

The return flights, transfers, guide, entrance fees and lunch are all in the price. The return time depends on that day's domestic flight schedule.

It is a long day, and it is honest to say so: flying protects your time on site, but it cannot make a day longer. If your plans allow even one night in Luxor, stay: the West Bank is best in the early morning, and that needs you to wake up there.

Travel time
A domestic flight each way, plus airport transfers
Time at sites
Most of the day in Luxor, between flights
Group
Private: your party only
Transport
Domestic flights; private vehicle in Luxor
Departure
From 4:00 am, depending on flight times
Meeting point
Your hotel in Cairo
Guide languages
English
Best time to go
October to April
Intensity
Active

What the day includes

  • Return domestic flights Cairo–Luxor included
  • Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
  • Karnak and Luxor Temple
  • Lunch at a local restaurant

Places you visit

  • Valley of the Kings
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple

Included

  • Return flights Cairo–Luxor–Cairo
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
  • Tour guide in Luxor
  • Entrance fees
  • Transport in Luxor
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
Entrance tickets
Included: all sites listed
Optional / extra
Tomb of Tutankhamun and other special tombs
Cancellation
Flight-based: cancellation terms depend on the airline tickets. Ask when you enquire.
Tour format
Private

How the day runs

  1. From 04:00

    Pickup in Cairo

    Transfer to Cairo airport for the flight to Luxor.

  2. Morning

    West Bank

    Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, temple of Hatshepsut.

  3. Midday

    Lunch

    At a local restaurant, included.

  4. Afternoon

    East Bank

    Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

  5. Evening

    Flight back

    Return flight to Cairo and transfer to your hotel.

Questions about this tour

Are the flights included?

Yes. Return domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor are included, with airport transfers in both cities.

What time will I be back in Cairo?

It depends on the domestic flight schedule for your date. We confirm times when you book.

How much does it cost for my group?

Prices are per person and fall as the group grows: 1 person $550; 2–4 people $450 each; 5–7 people $400 each; 8–15 people $370 each. All prices are in US dollars.

What should I wear?

Light, modest clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Shoulders and knees covered is the safe choice at every site; bring a hat, sunscreen and water.