Overview
Tour Description
2 days tour Luxor from Safaga Port including Hot air balloon
2 days tour Luxor from Safaga Port With overnight hotel accommodations and round-trip transportation, this private 2-day tour from Safaga will show you the ancient splendors of Luxor. Enjoy the vistas of the desert as you travel to Luxor, which was originally Thebes’ royal capital. Explore the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank, as well as the West Bank’s Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Ramses II. Enjoy a private Egyptologist guide’s intriguing insights on each location while staying in a 3-star hotel in Luxor for half-board.Itinerary
Day 1: leave safaga port drive to luxor
Safaga port
We will be at Safaga Port waiting for you with our private vehicle to pick you up in Luxor City to spend your 2-day tour. Safaga will show you the ancient splendors of Luxor. Enjoy the vistas of the desert as you travel to Luxor,
which was originally Thebes’ royal capital. Explore the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank, as well as the West Bank’s Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Ramses II. Enjoy a private Egyptologist guide’s intriguing insights on each location while staying in a 3-star hotel in Luxor for half-board.
Karnak temple
Karnak The ancient Egyptian name of the temple was Ipet-isu—or “most select of places”—by the ancient Egyptians, over 2,000 years to build the complex of Karnak from the middle kingdom to the Greek-Roman period. It is the largest religious center ever built, about 200 acres (1.5 km by 0.8 km), and was a place of pilgrimage for nearly 2,000 years,
dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The Hypostyle Hall, one of the most interesting things we will visit about 54,000 square feet continue 134 columns, is still the largest room of any religious building in the world. After finishing the tour in Karnak, we will drive to the Temple of Luxor.
Luxor temple
Temple of Luxor The temple was built by Amenhotep III (1390-52 BC) 18th Dynasty and Ramesses II ( BC), 19th Dynasty It was covered by sand until the 1880s, but after restoring the temple, the Pylon measured 24 meters high and 65 meters wide, The scene on the pylon represents the glory of the Ramesses at the battle of Kadesh.
Also, two massive seated statues of Rameses II guard the huge gateway, which is flanked by four standing statues of the king. In front of the temple, thousands of sphinges of human-headed and lion bodies about 3 km)
made it between the complex of Karnak and the temple of Luxor. This avenue was built for the ” Opet festival” when Amun and Mut visited the temple of Karnak in a symbolic re-enactment of their marriage. At Luxor temple, Amun has magically transformed into Min, the god of fertility.
Then we will stop to relax, eat lunch, and taste Egyptian food, in a local restaurant
Then we will check into a hotel in Luxor.
Day 2: new adventure in luxor
hot air balloon over Luxor city
A 35- to 50-minute hot air balloon ride will show you a different perspective of Luxor from the air. You’ll be picked up by a driver from your hotel and driven to the launch site, where you’ll receive a brief safety orientation before floating upward. Your pilot guide will point you to numerous historic sites and share some of the region’s rich old history with you as you soar over the ancient city.
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
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
Two massive statues of quartzite sandstone represent king Amenhotep III, who ruled Egypt during the 18th Dynasty. The statues are high about 15 m. The Colossi was at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple which was destroyed by an earthquake in ancient times
lunch at one of the best restaurants in Luxor
After that return to your Cruise in Safaga Port with nice memories
Included and Excluded
- Pick up services from Safaga Port & return (at the cruise exit door)
- All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
- hot air balloon over Luxor city
- Accommodation for a night at a Hotel
- Private English Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during your tour
- Lunch meals at a local restaurant
- All taxes & service charges
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
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FAQs
What is the Best Time to Visit Egypt from the USA
October through April is Egypt's prime season — sunny days of 70–85°F, perfect for temple touring and Nile cruising. Mapped to the American calendar:
- Thanksgiving week (late November): Superb weather, moderate crowds. Book by August.
- Christmas & New Year: The most in-demand window of the year. Nile cruises sell out 4–6 months ahead — reserve by July for the gala-dinner sailings.
- Spring break (March): Warm, lively, ideal for families.
- Memorial Day & summer: Hot in Upper Egypt (95°F+), but prices drop 15–25% and famous sites are blissfully quiet. We schedule early-morning touring and pool afternoons.
- August 2, 2027: The total solar eclipse over Luxor — 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality, the longest until 2114. See our dedicated eclipse tours; spots are limited.
How Much Does an Egypt Trip Cost from the USA?
Our packages on this page range from about $1,499 to $13,000 per person (double occupancy), excluding international flights unless noted. As a rule of thumb: a quality 8-day Cairo + Nile cruise package runs $1,500–$2,500 per person; luxury versions with 5-star deluxe cruises and Old Cataract–class hotels run $3,500–$6,000; and a private Dahabiya sailing starts around $1,800. Everything is priced in US dollars, and the price we quote is the price you pay taxes and service charges included.
Is Egypt Safe for American Tourists?
Yes, tourism is Egypt's lifeblood, and tourist areas are heavily protected. Millions of visitors, including hundreds of thousands of Americans, travel here safely every year. Our guests are accompanied by a licensed guide and private driver throughout, we monitor conditions daily, and our 24/7 support line answers in minutes, not hours. We are happy to share recent reviews from American travelers, or connect you with past guests before you book.
What about Flights from the USA to Egypt?
EgyptAir flies nonstop from New York (JFK) and Washington (IAD) to Cairo in about 11 hours. One-stop connections through Europe (Lufthansa, Turkish, Air France, British Airways) serve every major US city, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Miami, Dallas, and San Francisco. Round-trip economy fares typically run $750–$1,100 in shoulder season and $1,100–$1,600 over Christmas and spring break. We can include international airfare in your package on request — just tell us your home airport when you inquire.
A practical tip from our guests: arrive in Cairo in the evening, sleep off the jet lag, and start your Pyramids tour the following morning. Every itinerary on this page is paced with that in mind.
How long is the flight from the USA to Egypt?
About 11 hours nonstop from New York (JFK) or Washington (IAD) to Cairo on EgyptAir. One-stop connections via Europe serve all other major US cities, typically 14–17 hours total.
