From Cairo: Overnight Tour to Luxor with Flights and Hotel
Cairo Region, Cairo
Fly from Cairo and spend two days exploring Luxor with a private guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Dendera, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and more.
Two-Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Egyptologist Guide
This two-day tour from Cairo to Luxor is ideal for history enthusiasts interested in exploring ancient Egyptian temples and tombs with an expert guide.
Highlights
- Flight from Cairo to Luxor for a two-day cultural tour.
- Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, key religious sites of ancient Egypt.
- See the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor’s West Bank.
- Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to Egypt’s only female pharaoh.
- Discover the Dendera Temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor.
Tour Description
On Day 1, you will be picked up from your Cairo hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle and transferred to the airport for a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your Egyptologist guide will lead you through the Karnak Temple complex, known for its vast Hypostyle Hall with colossal pillars built over two millennia.
After lunch at a quality restaurant, continue to Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III and Ramses II and dedicated to the god Amun. The tour then moves to the Valley of the Kings, where you will visit three tombs carved into the desert rock and richly decorated with ancient artwork.
Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues located on the Nile’s west bank. The final stop of the day is the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary, notable for its terraces blending with limestone cliffs. After the tour, check in at your hotel in Luxor.
On Day 2, pick up from your hotel leads to a trip 80 kilometers north to the Dendera Temple complex, dedicated to Hathor, goddess of joy and love. The tour also includes the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu on Luxor’s west bank, featuring significant reliefs from the Ramses period.
Following the visit, you will fly back to Cairo and be transferred to your hotel.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
- Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor–Cairo
- Entrance fees to Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor, Dendera, and Medinet Habu Temples
- Professional Egyptologist guide in Luxor
- Lunch on both days at quality restaurants
- Bottled water during tours
- One night accommodation at Ibrotel Luxor Hotel or similar, bed and breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transportation in Luxor
Exclusions
- Additional food and drinks beyond included meals
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Entry ticket to Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Important Information
- A copy of your passport must be sent to the local partner at least two days before the tour
- If the specified hotel is unavailable, accommodation will be provided in a hotel of the same category
- Pickup and drop-off from locations other than Cairo city center (including Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, and surrounding areas) may incur additional charges
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a valid ID or passport. The best time to visit Luxor is from October to April to avoid extreme heat.
