From Cairo: Private Guided Day Tour to Luxor By Plane including Lunch

Overview

During your stay in Cairo, don't miss out on this amazing chance to explore the largest open-air museum in the world; the beautiful city of Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes and the greatest outdoor museum on earth. Take a memorable full day private guided tour from Cairo by plane and discover Luxor's most iconic landmarks. Fly from Cairo to Luxor for one day and visit its renowned attractions such as the Valley of Kings with its colourful tombs, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple made from exquisite Nubian sandstone. Admire granite statues of Ramses II in its courtyard. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant during your trip. All airport transfers are included along with round-trip flight tickets, Egyptology tour guide and lunch.

What’s included

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• Transfer service with an air-conditioned vehicle to and from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
• Round-trip domestic flights Cairo/Luxor.
• English speaking Egyptology guide.
• Complimentary bottled water during the tour.
• Lunch at a local eatery.
• Exclusive visit to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and more.

What’s Exclude

• Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
• Beverages during the lunch.
• Tipping to the guide and driver.

What To Expect

A representative of Egypt Gift Tours will collect you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza between 4:00 am and 5:30 am (depending on the flight schedule), and take you to Cairo Airport for a one-hour flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting with a sign bearing your name, to start the day tour by driving to the west bank of Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, original burial site of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, where tombs from the New Kingdom were carved into desert rock and decorated with treasures for his afterlife. Here there is an option to explore King Tut's tomb. Next visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut; this unique mortuary temple was built in terrace formation at a cliff face. Hear stories about this famous female pharaoh who reigned as one of Egypt’s most successful rulers wearing male attire in order to claim her throne. Stop for photos at Colossi of Memnon (two 17-meter statues representing Amenophis III) before stopping for lunch at a good quality restaurant (drinks not included). Continue on to Karnak Temple - largest temple ever built - covering an area 63 acres and composed of temples built over 2000 years from different reigns; admire its huge pillars and hear stories about ancient Egyptian goddesses. Finally head off to Luxor Temple which had been constructed by King Amonhotep III from 18th dynasty and completed by great King Ramesses II during 19th dynasty; marvel at obelisk and well preserved statues before transferring back to Luxor Airport around 9 pm, subject to flight schedule, then drive back to your hotel in Cairo upon arrival.

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

09:00 AM

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick travelers from all hotels in Cairo or Giza

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point