Full Day Luxor Tour From Cairo By Airplane
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Getting from Cairo to Luxor and covering its major ancient sites in one day involves flights and airport transfers. This private tour handles the logistics with a guide and private air-conditioned car. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor’s West Bank, with lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before flying back to Cairo from Luxor Airport.
Inclusions
What's included
- Domestic flight from Cairo-Luxor’s , Luxor-Cairo
- Transfer to Luxor Airport after the full Day tour
- private air-conditioned car
- Private Tour-Guide.
- Lunch
- Transfer to Cairo airport from your hotel in Cairo to fly to Luxor
What's not
- Tipping.
- Entrance fee to the Historical sightseeing
- return transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo
Itinerary
The Valley of the Kings is a historic site located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, Egypt. It is one of the most significant burial grounds of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, used from the 18th to the 20th dynasty. The valley contains many famous royal tombs, including that of Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I. The tombs are renowned for their intricate designs and detailed wall paintings that depict scenes from the lives of the pharaohs and religious rituals, making it one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The Valley of the Kings is a key location for scholars studying ancient Egyptian culture and history.
Hatshepsut's Temple, located in Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, is one of the most impressive mortuary temples of ancient Egypt. Built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut in the 15th century BCE (18th Dynasty), the temple was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. The temple is known for its unique architectural design, featuring three terraced levels that rise above the surrounding landscape, with ramps leading visitors from one level to the next. It is seamlessly integrated into the natural cliffs of the Theban Mountains. The walls of the temple are adorned with intricate carvings and frescoes depicting scenes from Hatshepsut's life, including her famous trading expedition to the land of Punt.
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive statues located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt. These statues represent Amenhotep III, one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs of the 18th Dynasty. The statues, which stand about 18 meters (59 feet) tall, were originally part of a larger mortuary temple built by Amenhotep III, which has mostly been destroyed over time. The statues depict Amenhotep III seated on his throne, with his hands resting on his knees. They are famous for the mysterious sound they made at dawn during the Roman period, which was believed to be the voice of the pharaoh himself. This phenomenon, known as the "singing" or "crying" of the statues, was later attributed to the wind and the temperature changes in the stone. Today, the Colossi of Memnon stand as one of Egypt’s most iconic landmarks and are a major tourist attraction. They serve as a reminder of the grandeur and scale of ancient Egyptian monuments and the ingenuity behind their construction.
Karnak Temple, located in Luxor, Egypt, is one of the largest and most significant religious sites of ancient Egypt. It was primarily dedicated to the god Amun-Ra and became the most important temple complex in Egypt during the New Kingdom period (c. 1550–1070 BCE).
Luxor Temple, located in the heart of Luxor, Egypt, is one of the most important and well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt. It was primarily dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, forming part of the Theban triad
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Show You Egypt
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 852% above the median of the 2673 day trips we list in Cairo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1084 of 2673.
- 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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