Cairo: Private Luxor Day Tour with Entrance fees by Flights

Forget the endless desert roads. This tour is designed for those who want to maximize their "sightseeing ROI" by utilizing a quick one-hour flight to bridge the gap between Cairo's chaos and Luxor's open-air museum. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza around 6:00 A.M.—early, I know, but that’s how you beat the crowds and the heat. After a short hop across the country, you'll hit the ground running in the city formerly known as Thebes.

The West Bank: Tombs and Temples

The morning is dedicated to the "City of the Dead." You’ll explore the Valley of the Kings, where the New Kingdom pharaohs were tucked away in rock-cut tombs to hide from grave robbers (spoiler: it didn't work, but the art is still incredible).

• Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: A literal masterpiece of ancient architecture. It doesn't look like a typical temple; its three terraces blend into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari with a symmetry that puts modern architects to shame.
• Medinet Habu: Often overlooked by the big bus tours, this is the burial temple of Ramses III. The entrance pylon is massive, and the carvings—showing the Pharaoh dealing with prisoners—are still remarkably vivid.
• Colossi of Memnon: Two giant statues of Amenhotep III that have been standing guard for millennia. A quick but essential photo op before lunch.

The Nile & The East Bank

After a local lunch, you’ll trade the van for a traditional Felucca. There’s something about sailing the Nile that makes you forget the hectic schedule; it's the quietest part of your day. Once you're back on land, you'll tackle the heavy hitters of the East Bank:

• Karnak Temple: This isn't just a temple; it’s a massive complex dedicated to Amun-Ra. It’s the largest religious building ever constructed, and the forest of columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall is truly dizzying.
• Luxor Temple: Located right in the heart of the modern city, this temple was started by Amenhotep III and finished by the legendary Ramses II. It’s particularly beautiful as the afternoon light begins to fade.

Seamless Return

Once you’ve hit your limit of hieroglyphics and history, our delegate will whisk you back to Luxor International Airport. You’ll catch your flight back to Cairo, where a driver will be waiting to take you straight back to your hotel. It’s a long day, but in terms of sheer volume of world-class sites, it's unbeatable.