Luxor Day Tour from Cairo by Flight
Maximize your time in Egypt with a seamless Luxor Day Tour from Cairo by Flight. While the train takes 10 hours, a flight takes just 60 minutes, giving you a full 10–12 hours to explore the Ancient Theban Necropolis.
You will stand before the Colossi of Memnon, descend into the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and walk the Avenue of Sphinxes at Karnak. This private tour handles all logistics—flights, transfers, and tickets—so you can focus on the history.
Why Choose This Tour?
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Time-Efficient: Leave Cairo in the morning, see the highlights of Upper Egypt, and sleep in your own bed in Cairo that night.
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Private & Flexible: No waiting for a bus group. If you want to spend more time at King Tut’s tomb, you can.
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Comfort: All transfers in Luxor are in a private air-conditioned vehicle (essential in the Luxor heat).
Included/Excluded
- Round-trip domestic flight tickets (Cairo–Luxor–Cairo).
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel and airports.
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle in Luxor.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Lunch at a quality local restaurant.
- Bottled water.
- Entrance Fees: Approx. $60–$80 USD per person total for the main sites.
- Special Tomb Tickets: King Tut, Seti I, or Ramses V/VI.
- Beverages during lunch.
- Tipping (Gratuities).
Tour Plan
05:00 AM | Airport Transfer Our driver picks you up from your Cairo/Giza hotel and transfers you to Cairo International Airport (Terminal 3 or 1, depending on airline).
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Flight: Depart Cairo approx. 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM.
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Arrival: Land in Luxor approx. 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM.
08:30 AM | Arrival & The West Bank Your private Egyptologist guide meets you at Luxor Airport holding a sign with your name. We cross the Nile to the West Bank immediately to beat the afternoon heat.
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The Colossi of Memnon: Photo stop at the two massive statues of Amenhotep III.
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Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari): Explore the stunning limestone temple built into the cliffside by Egypt’s most famous female pharaoh.
10:30 AM | Valley of the Kings The highlight of the West Bank. Your ticket includes entry to three royal tombs with vibrant colors preserved for over 3,000 years.
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Recommended Tombs: Ramses IV, Ramses IX, and Merenptah (subject to rotation).
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Optional Add-ons: Tomb of Tutankhamun (extra ticket ~700 EGP) or the spectacular Tomb of Seti I (premium extra ticket ~2000 EGP).
01:00 PM | Lunch on the Nile Cross back to the East Bank. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant with views of the Nile.
02:30 PM | Karnak Temple Complex Visit the largest religious complex ever built.
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Highlights: The Hypostyle Hall (134 massive columns), the Obelisks of Hatshepsut, and the Sacred Lake.
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Photo Tip: Walk around the scarab beetle statue three times for good luck!
04:30 PM | Luxor Temple Located in the city center, this temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship.
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Highlights: The statues of Ramses II, the Avenue of Sphinxes (which connects to Karnak), and the active mosque built on top of the ancient temple ruins.
06:00 PM | Free Time or Souk Depending on your flight time, you may have time to browse the Luxor Market (Souk) for spices, alabaster, and souvenirs, or grab a coffee at a local cafe.
08:00 PM | Flight Back Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight.
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Flight: Depart Luxor approx. 10:00 PM.
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Arrival: Land in Cairo approx. 11:00 PM, followed by a transfer back to your hotel.
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