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Luxor Day Trip from Cairo by Flight: Valley of the Kings & Karnak
Luxor Day Trip from Cairo by Flight: Valley of the Kings & Karnak
Cairo
Full day (about 15 hours)
Private tour
Hotel pickup in Cairo & Giza
English (Spanish & other languages on request)
Popular
Ancient Thebes in a single day: an early flight from Cairo, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the giant columns of Karnak with your own Egyptologist — back in Cairo for dinner.
Free cancellation up to 10 daysFull deposit refund up to 10 days before. Later? Move your date once for free.
Reserve now, pay laterNo card online. We confirm on WhatsApp; a 25% deposit secures your date and the rest is paid on the day.
Licensed guideEvery tour is delivered with a licensed Egyptian guide.
Choose your experience
Same private guide and car, three ways to enjoy the day. Prices are per person and drop as your group grows.
Standard
Flights, transfers, guide & car — buy tickets on site
From $349 per person
Round-trip flights
Airport transfers
Private car & Egyptologist in Luxor
Entrance tickets (≈ $55 pp)
Lunch
Most popular
Premium
Adds lunch on the West Bank and a felucca on the Nile
From $374 per person
Everything in Standard, plus:
Lunch on the West Bank
Felucca sail on the Nile
Entrance tickets (≈ $55 pp)
All-inclusive
Luxury
All-inclusive with tickets and Tutankhamun's tomb
From $459 per person
Everything in Premium, plus:
All entrance tickets (3 royal tombs)
Tomb of Tutankhamun
Cold towels & snacks
Highlights
Round-trip domestic flights Cairo – Luxor
Valley of the Kings: three royal tombs
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
The forest of columns at Karnak
About this tour
Luxor holds a third of the world's ancient monuments, and you can see its greatest treasures in one carefully paced day. We take care of the early flight, airport transfers and a private car and Egyptologist in Luxor.
Start on the West Bank with the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's terraced temple, then cross to Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built, before your evening flight back to Cairo.
Your day, step by step
1
Flight to Luxor
Hotel pickup in Cairo and a 1-hour flight to Luxor.
2
Valley of the Kings
Three royal tombs with vivid colours.
3
Temple of Hatshepsut
The terraced temple of Egypt's female pharaoh.
4
Colossi of Memnon
Two giant statues of Amenhotep III.
5
Karnak Temple
The Great Hypostyle Hall and the sacred lake.
6
Flight to Cairo
Evening flight and transfer to your hotel.
Included in every option
Tickets, meals and extras depend on the option you choose — compare options.
Round-trip economy flights Cairo – Luxor
All airport transfers in Cairo and Luxor
Private air-conditioned vehicle in Luxor
Licensed Egyptologist guide in Luxor
Bottled water
Tips (optional)
Personal expenses
Good to know
Start time
Early morning flight (around 06:00)
Pickup & meeting
We pick you up from your hotel for the early flight; your Luxor guide meets you at arrivals.
Cancellation
Cancel up to 10 days before your trip and your deposit is refunded in full. Within 10 days the deposit is non-refundable, because your guide, vehicle and tickets are already booked and paid — but you can move your date once for free (up to 48 hours before) and keep your deposit as credit. If we have to cancel, you get a full refund. Domestic flight tickets follow the airline's rules once issued.
Bring your passport for the domestic flights.
Flight times are confirmed when we book your tickets.
Frequently asked questions
Is one day enough for Luxor?
It is enough for the highlights. If you can, add a night to see Luxor Temple lit up and take a sunrise balloon.
What our guests say
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Unforgettable Journey with the Best Guide
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Quería desconectar del estrés y conocer una nueva cultura, y este viaje fue perfecto. La calma del desierto, la hospitalidad beduina y la comida tradicional hicieron que fuera una experiencia increíblemente relajante y enriquecedora.
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Oh my god, it was just like a dream. The company itself is very friendly, easy to reach, the trip was just wonderful the only downside is the road is long but it was still joyful I got to know new people, the tour guide was friendly The food there was just wonder
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Fayoum is amazing
Started the day with a really clean and elegant car, with so nice tour guide as I didn't expect compared to other tours I did before The ride was smooth and the fun was all the day there Exploring waterfalls in Egypt, which I didn't expect at all The food was amazing and so tasty. I would definitely do it again
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Youssef M
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Unforgettable Egyptian experience
Had an amazing time on this tour with Ess! He is an amazing tour guide and as a foreigner made me feel so comfortable. He went above and beyond to get some unforgettable and unique pictures. If you are looking for some pics for the gram or amazing story telling he is the tour guide for you.
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Whitney O
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Perfect tour guide
I had an amazing experience with my tour guide and driver! From start to finish, Es was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the destination. They made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged, sharing fascinating insights that brought the location to life. Our driver, Mo Squeeze, was just as fantastic, expertly navigating the chaotic streets of Egypt with skill and ensuring our journey was both smooth and safe. Both Es and Mo went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience, and their enthusiasm was truly contagious. I highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially those lucky enough to have Es as their guide and Mo Squeeze as their driver!
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Matt N
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Unforgettable Trip
Ess was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about Egyptian history, and he genuinely loved what he did. He made sure we had an unforgettable experience during our trip to Egypt. His driver, Mo, was also a great person and an excellent driver for navigating the winding streets of Egypt. If you want to have the best experience in Egypt, don’t hesitate to book Ess.
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Incredible experience!
We went on tour to Giza pyramids, saqqara & Memphis city, this went beyond our expectations! Definitely recommending Tourzana Egypt. They were on time in Everything. 100% recommended.
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Adam Y
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The Best Tour Guides in Cairo
10/10 experience from the beginning to end . Our day started with Mo and S picking us up from our hotel . Mo was the designated driver, his driving ability made us feel very safe driving through a hectic driving scene of Cairo. S was our tour guide who spoke both English and Arabic. They made sure we got breakfast before we started our long day. The plan for the day was to the visit the pyramids , camel ride , ATV ride and dinner . I was surprised from how much I learned on this day trip , S our tour guide is very knowledgeable with Egyptian history and taught us about the evolution of the pyramids and how Cairo formed into it what it is today . When we arrived to the pyramids S made sure we all gained entrance to the pyramids and protected us from getting scammed . After entering the pyramids he took us to our camel ride destination. We all had our own camel and paid the appropriate price . Following our camel ride we made our way to our ATV excursion. That experience was one of the best experiences ever. Following our very active day we made our way to a chicken shawarma place recommended by Mo and S . 10/10 experience all around . The tour guide duo made our day truly special and I recommend them to everyone visiting Cairo .
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Juan Z
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The best Tour guide experience I’ve ever had
Ess was such a great guide, he was very knowledgeable about the history of Egypt and had a great plan for our entire day throughout Cairo & Giza.
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