Overview
1 Day
Everyday
Your Hotel
4 Attractions
Tour Description
best 1-day tour Luxor by plane 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
Itinerary
Early in the morning, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transport you to Cairo airport. Catch your flight to Luxor. best 1- day tour Luxor from Cairo by Flight starts with a visit to 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 on the west bank of Luxor is ” the pyramid-shaped mountain,” in the center of the mountain on 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, with 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
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues were made out of blocks of quartzite sandstone that existed in Cairo and were then moved 700 km to Luxor.
Then move to have your lunch
Karnak temple
Nothing in Egypt is more impressive than the Karnak temple. the largest temple complex ever built by man. which represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak actually has three main temples situated on 247 acres of land. Finally,
at the end of your day tour to Luxor we will 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.
- Domestic flights (Cairo-Luxor) (Luxor-Cairo).
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places.
- All transfers are by private, modern air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private tour guide during the day trip.
- Mineral water during your trip.
- Lunch meal during your day trip.
- All service charges and taxes.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
To book a tour, you can visit the official website of the tour company or contact them directly through phone or email. Alternatively, you can use online booking platforms or visit a travel agency. Make sure to provide all necessary details such as preferred dates, number of participants, and any specific preferences to ensure a smooth booking process.
We offer tours in a variety of languages, including but not limited to English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic. If you require a tour in a specific language, please feel free to inquire, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
The most widely accepted currency on this tour is the US dollar. While local currencies may also be accepted in certain locations, carrying US dollars as a backup is advisable to ensure smooth transactions throughout the tour.
Yes, we accept payment by credit card.
Tipping is not included in the tour price. It is customary to tip tour guides and other service providers in the tourism industry as a gesture of appreciation for their services.
