Luxor Day Trip from Cairo by Air

Luxor Day Trip from Cairo by Air

Overview

Duration

1 Day

Schedule

Upon Request

Pickup

Your Hotel

Tour Description

1 day tour from Cairo to Luxor by plane

1-day tour from Cairo to Luxor by plane to discover the breathtaking temples and tombs in one day trip, witness the majestic ruins such as Karnak Temple, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.

Itinerary

Cairo to Luxor by plane

 

cairo airport

began with meeting our representative, who will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Luxor, where you will be met & assisted by your Egyptologist guide, who will accompany you on your Luxor tour from Cairo and explore all the famous historical locations.

Visit the Valley of the Kings

valley of the kings

Kings Valley In 1979 UNESCO designated the valley of Kings a part of the World Heritage site of ancient Thebes, including Luxor, the Valley of the Queens, and the complex of Karnak. The site of royal burials since around 2100 BC,  the pharaohs of the New Kingdom

(1550–1069 BC) chose this isolated valley to make their tombs. One of the reasons they chose this valley in the west bank of Luxor ” the pyramid-shaped mountain”,  in the center of the mountain of the west bank, so they will not waste time or spend money to build a pyramid.

The Valley of the Kings has 64 tombs, Just 24  Royal Tombs. Then we move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatsheput temple

Hatshepsut The Woman Who Was Pharaoh, was the daughter of Thutmosis I. She ruled Egypt for about 23 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C). She built a very beautiful temple on the west bank of Luxor with limestone and dedicated it to the God Amoun-Ra.

The temple has three floors, the third floor carved on the mountain as a holly of the hollies of Amoun-Ra.  Then we will stop to visit the colossi of Memnon.

Colossi of Memnon

memnon_colossal_Luxor_Egypt

are two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III that are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple.

The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone that exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor.

note

lunch will be served at one of the best restaurants in Luxor enjoy your meal

Restaurant

then will get a small motorboat ride in the Nile

motor_boat_Nile_River

Karnak Temple

Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Tour

Karnak temple. the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak has three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.

 

Finally, transfer to Luxor airport for a flight back to Cairo then transfer to your hotel to end your Luxor tour from Cairo.

 

Included and Excluded

  • Pick up services from your hotel and return.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places.
  • Domestic flights (Cairo – Luxor) – (Luxor – Cairo).
  • All transfers by private a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Mineral water during your trip.
  • All service charges and taxes.
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program.
  • Tipping

Prices:

What will it cost you?

Prices per person change with the season and how many of you travel. Set yours and see the real number — no email needed.

All year
Solo traveller$850/ person
2 travellers$700/ person
3–4 travellers$550/ person
5–8 travellers$475/ person
9–35 travellers$400/ person
1 person
850 USD$

Per Person

2 people
700 USD$

Per Person

3 to 4 people
550 USD$

Per Person

5 to 8 people
475 USD$

Per Person

9 to 35 people
400 USD$

Per Person

FAQs

Is one day enough for Cairo?

One day covers the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Two or three days lets you add Saqqara, Old Cairo and Islamic Cairo.

How much do Cairo day tours cost?

From $80 per person, depending on the tour and group size.

Are the tours private?

Yes. You have your own guide and car.

Can I do a tour during a layover?

Yes. We collect you at Cairo airport and bring you back in time for your flight. You need enough time between flights and a valid visa.

How many days do I need in Cairo?

Two to three days covers the main sights.

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