Full-Day Luxor private Tour from Cairo by Plane with Lunch

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Itinerary

1. The tour will commence with your chauffeur collecting you from your lodging in Cairo or Giza, in a vehicle equipped with air conditioning. Next, you will be transported to Cairo airport, where you will board a flight to Luxor. Upon landing, your guide will be present at the airport holding a sign with your name.

   3 hAdmission included

2. During your stay in Luxor, you will have the chance to explore the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, which served as the original burial site of the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The tombs, intricately carved into the rocky desert terrain, are lavishly adorned with treasures intended for the afterlife of the Pharaohs. You will have the opportunity to visit three tombs, although the specific tombs are determined by the Egyptian government in order to preserve them from the large influx of visitors. The tombs are rotated throughout the year, so it is not possible to confirm which ones will be visited prior to your arrival. It is worth noting that King Tut's tomb requires an additional admission fee. Later, you will enjoy a lunch consisting of a falafel sandwich, one bottle of water, and a soft drink.

   1.5 h

3. Next on the itinerary is a visit to the remarkable Temple of Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary. This impressive temple, dedicated to the only female Pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut, is situated on a series of terraces that merge seamlessly with the sheer limestone cliffs of the desert plain. Afterward, on the return journey, there will be a stop-off at the Colossi of Memnon. These are two colossal statues that depict Amenophis III and face the Nile.

   1.5 h

4. After that, you will proceed to the Karnak temple, which is the largest temple ever constructed. As you walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, you will have the opportunity to explore the Hypostyle Hall, which features an impressive 134 gigantic columns. You will also see the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III and witness the temple of Amon, which is adorned with intricate lotus and papyrus designs.

   1.5 h

5. You will then visit the Luxor Temple, which was originally built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. The temple was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, who together represented the Theban triad. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to marvel at the Obelisk of Ramses II located in front of the 1st Pylon.

   1 h

6. Once the tour is concluded, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo and transported back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

   3 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 617% above the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 3130 of 10229.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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