Can you really see Luxor in one day?
You can see its three biggest sites. The flight is about an hour each way, which leaves most of the day for Karnak on the East Bank and the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut on the West Bank.
Who is this for?
Travellers based in Cairo who do not have time for a Nile cruise or an overnight in Luxor.
What is not covered?
Luxor Temple, extra tombs and the balloon flight need more time. Our Luxor overnight trip from Cairo adds them.
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Best for: Cairo-based travellers with only one day to spare for Luxor.
Tour Highlights
- Karnak and the Great Hypostyle Hall
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Full Day
- 1Early morning: Flight from Cairo to Luxor
- 2Morning: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
- 3Afternoon: Karnak, then the evening flight back to Cairo
Accommodation and Transport
No overnight stay. You fly from Cairo in the morning and back the same evening.
- Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and back
- Private air-conditioned vehicle in Luxor
- Egyptologist guide
What is included?
- Transfers to and from Cairo airport
- Meet and assist at Luxor airport
- Private transport and Egyptologist guide in Luxor
Not usually included
- Domestic flights unless stated on your quote
- Entrance tickets unless stated on your quote
- Special tombs such as Tutankhamun
- Lunch unless added
- Tips and gratuities
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Cruise FAQ
How much does the Luxor day tour from Cairo cost?
It is quoted on request, because domestic flight prices change daily.
How early do we leave?
Usually very early, so you land in Luxor in the morning.
Is Tutankhamun's tomb included?
No, it needs a separate ticket bought on the day.
