2-Day Luxor Tour from Cairo by Flight

Discover the wonders of ancient Luxor on a carefully arranged 2-day Luxor tour from Cairo by flight, including one night of accommodation in Luxor. This experience gives you more time to explore the historic city and enjoy its most important archaeological sites at a comfortable pace.

Your journey begins with a flight from Cairo to Luxor, followed by visits to the magnificent Karnak Temples and historic Luxor Temple. Enjoy lunch during the first day before continuing to your hotel for an overnight stay in Luxor.

The second day begins with an unforgettable hot air balloon experience over Luxor, offering a unique perspective of the ancient city and its surrounding landscape. After the balloon experience, continue to the Valley of the Kings, where you can explore the ancient royal tombs. A visit to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun is available as an optional experience.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, two of the most recognizable landmarks on Luxor's west bank.

The program also includes a visit to traditional alabaster workshops, where you can discover the craftsmanship behind handmade Egyptian alabaster products. Learn how skilled artisans shape and create products by hand, and gain insight into traditional Egyptian craftsmanship inspired by the ways ancient Egyptians produced and used practical items in their daily lives.

Enjoy lunch before heading to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. With flights, private guiding, private transportation, accommodation, entrance tickets, meals, and comprehensive transfers included, this two-day experience provides a complete and comfortable way to discover the highlights of ancient Luxor.

Why You'll Love This Trip

• Explore Luxor from Cairo over two days
• Travel by round-trip flight
• Stay one night in Luxor
• Visit the Karnak Temples
• Explore Luxor Temple
• Enjoy a hot air balloon experience
• Visit the Valley of the Kings
• Optionally visit the Tomb of King Tutankhamun
• Discover the Temple of Hatshepsut
• See the Colossi of Memnon
• Visit traditional alabaster workshops
• Discover traditional Egyptian craftsmanship
• Learn how handmade products are traditionally created
• Enjoy lunch during the program
• Benefit from private guiding and private transportation
• Enjoy comprehensive airport, hotel, and program transfers

Tour Highlights

• 2-day Luxor tour from Cairo by flight
• 1 night accommodation in Luxor
• Round-trip flights between Cairo and Luxor
• Private tour guide
• Private transportation
• All entrance tickets to included attractions
• Karnak Temples
• Luxor Temple
• Hot air balloon experience
• Valley of the Kings
• Optional Tomb of King Tutankhamun
• Temple of Hatshepsut
• Colossi of Memnon
• Traditional alabaster workshops
• Traditional Egyptian craftsmanship
• Lunch
• Comprehensive airport, hotel, and program transfers

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Begin your journey with your flight from Cairo to Luxor, and upon arrival meet your private tour guide and continue your sightseeing program using private transportation.

Day 1: Visit the magnificent Karnak Temples, one of the most important ancient religious complexes in Egypt.

Day 1: Continue to Luxor Temple, located on the east bank of the Nile and renowned for its impressive ancient Egyptian architecture.

Day 1: Enjoy lunch during the day before continuing to your hotel in Luxor. Check in and spend one night in Luxor.

Day 2: Start the day with an unforgettable hot air balloon experience over Luxor, providing a memorable view of the ancient city and surrounding landscape.

Day 2: After the balloon experience, continue to the Valley of the Kings, where you can explore the ancient royal tombs. A visit to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun is available as an optional experience.

Day 2: Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Luxor's most remarkable monuments, followed by a visit to the Colossi of Memnon.

Day 2: Next, visit traditional alabaster workshops to discover how skilled artisans create handmade Egyptian alabaster products.

Day 2: Enjoy lunch before transferring to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo.

Included

• Round-trip flights between Cairo and Luxor
• 1 night accommodation in Luxor
• Private tour guide
• Private transportation throughout the program
• Hot air balloon experience
• All entrance tickets to the included tourist attractions
• Lunch during the program
• Visit to the Karnak Temples
• Visit to Luxor Temple
• Visit to the Valley of the Kings
• Visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut
• Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
• Visit to traditional alabaster workshops
• All airport, hotel, and program transfers, including transfers to and from the hotel or any other location requested by the client

Not Included

• Optional entrance ticket to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Tips
• Travel insurance
• Services not specifically mentioned as included

Pricing

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. Children 0-5.99 years travel free of charge, 6-11.99 years pay 50% of the tour price, and 12+ years pay the full adult tour price.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nights does the Luxor tour from Cairo include?

The tour includes 2 days and 1 night in Luxor, allowing you to explore the city and its major archaeological attractions at a more comfortable pace.

What can I visit during the two-day Luxor tour?

The program includes Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and traditional alabaster workshops, as well as a hot air balloon experience.

Is King Tutankhamun's Tomb included in the tour?

The Tomb of King Tutankhamun is optional and can be visited as an additional experience during the Valley of the Kings visit.