Day Tour from Cairo to Luxor By Plane

Our representative from Book Egypt Travel will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo early in the morning and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted by your professional Egyptologist tour guide, who will accompany you throughout your full-day Luxor sightseeing tour, ensuring a smooth, informative, and unforgettable travel experience.

Valley of the Kings

Your Luxor day tour begins on the West Bank with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites and the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Home to more than 65 rock-cut tombs, including the world-famous tomb of King Tutankhamun, the valley features beautifully preserved hieroglyphs and religious texts that reveal ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife and the journey of the soul.

Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue your exploration with a visit to the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most impressive temples in Luxor. Built between 1473 and 1458 BC and carved into the limestone cliffs of Deir El Bahari, the temple is renowned for its elegant terraces, grand colonnades, and detailed reliefs depicting divine birth scenes, trading expeditions to the Land of Punt, and the powerful legacy of Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh.

Colossi of Memnon

Next, stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III standing 18 meters high. These iconic monuments once guarded the entrance to a vast mortuary temple and remain a striking symbol of ancient Egyptian royal power and artistic excellence.

Nile River Boat Trip & Lunch

After completing your West Bank visits, enjoy a relaxing Nile River boat trip to a nearby island, where lunch will be served in a tranquil setting surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Nile—adding a peaceful and scenic highlight to your Luxor day trip from Cairo.

Karnak Temple Complex

In the afternoon, cross to Luxor’s East Bank to explore the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Constructed over more than 2,000 years by successive pharaohs, Karnak is dedicated mainly to the god Amun-Re and features massive pylons, sacred lakes, towering obelisks, and the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 colossal columns richly carved with hieroglyphs and sacred scenes.

Return Flight to Cairo

At the end of your Luxor sightseeing tour, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, our representative from Book Egypt Travel will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel, concluding your unforgettable Cairo to Luxor day tour by plane after experiencing all of the city’s most iconic archaeological treasures.