Luxor Day Trip from Cairo by Plane: Both Banks

Tour Overview

A Luxor day trip from Cairo by plane covers both banks of ancient Thebes in one day: Karnak and Luxor Temple in the morning, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple and the Colossi of Memnon in the afternoon. Private rates are $490 per person for three travelers, $530 for two and $670 for one.

When a Same-Day Flight Makes Sense

Luxor deserves several days, but not every itinerary has them. This tour is built for travelers based in Cairo for a conference, a stopover or a short city break who still want to see Egypt’s greatest temple sites. You keep your Cairo hotel and pack nothing more than a day bag. Expect an early pickup and a late return, so it is best avoided on the day before an international flight.

Why the Route Works

The order follows the sun and the river. The East Bank temples, Karnak and Luxor Temple, come first while it is cooler. After crossing the Nile you reach the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut, with the Colossi of Memnon as the final stop near the road back to the airport.

Rates by Group Size

Group	Rate
Three travelers	$490 per person
Two travelers	$530 per person
One traveler	$670 per person

The published inclusions cover private air-conditioned transfers, an English-speaking guide, and service charges and taxes. The flights are part of the day plan but are not itemized in the inclusions, and entrance tickets are not listed either, so confirm both when booking.

If You Can Spare a Night

An overnight in Luxor lets you see the same sites at a gentler pace; our 4-day Cairo and Luxor tour is one option. Travelers already in Luxor can do the reverse with Cairo by air. For other ideas, see Cairo excursions.

Tour Highlights

Private English-speaking Egyptologist

Transfer from/to your hotel by private AC vehicle

Entrance tickets to all sights mentionted

Tour Itinerary

Enjoy a seamless day journey to Luxor, beginning with a morning transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight south. On arrival, you will be met by your private Egyptologist and introduced to one of the world’s greatest open-air museums.

Begin on Luxor’s East Bank with the extraordinary Temple of Karnak, a vast ceremonial complex dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, built and expanded over centuries by generations of pharaohs. Continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by a grand avenue of sphinxes.

In the afternoon, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, home to some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable royal tombs. Continue to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically set against the cliffs of the Theban mountains, and pause at the monumental Colossi of Memnon.

Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and escorted back to your hotel.

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Tour Prices

Luxor Over Day By Air

Three Persons

$490

Two Persons

$530

One Person

$670

Important Notes

👨‍👩‍👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:

0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.

Notes:

Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.

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