2-Day Cairo to Luxor Tour by Flight

Trade the long desert roads for the speed of the sky with our exclusive 2-Day Cairo to Luxor Tour by Flight. Why spend your precious holiday hours in transit when you can touch down in the world’s greatest open-air museum in just an hour? This curated getaway is designed for travelers who crave depth without the fatigue of overland travel. Your journey begins with a seamless morning flight, whisking you from the bustle of Cairo to the timeless banks of the Nile. Upon arrival, you will step straight into the grandeur of the ancient world. Spend your first day exploring the colossal pillars of Karnak Temple and the serene beauty of Luxor Temple as they glow under the golden afternoon sun. As night falls, enjoy a tranquil evening in the heart of the Nile Valley. The second day is reserved for the mysteries of the West Bank. Walk through the vibrant, paint-preserved tombs in the Valley of the Kings and stand in awe before the towering Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. With round-trip airfare, private transfers, expert Egyptologists, and premium accommodation included, we have meticulously crafted every detail. Experience the majesty of Luxor in total comfort and style.

• - Return domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor
• - Karnak Temple and its Great Hypostyle Hall
• - Luxor Temple and the traditional bazaars
• - The Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut
• - The Colossi of Memnon and a Felucca sail to Banana Island
• - A night in a 5-star hotel on the Nile in Luxor

1. Day 1 Cairo Fly to Luxor (East Bank)

   Your day begins with a private pickup from your Cairo hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle for your domestic flight to Luxor. On arrival you meet your Desert Cruise Travel Egyptologist and head to the Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious complex in the world, where you walk through the Forest of Pillars in the Great Hypostyle Hall. After a high-quality Egyptian lunch at a handpicked local restaurant, you visit the majestic Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, and enjoy free time to explore Luxor's traditional souks and markets for souvenirs. You then check in to your 5-star hotel for a restful overnight stay by the Nile.

2. Day 2 Luxor Fly to Cairo (West Bank)

   After breakfast you cross to the West Bank of the Nile. You begin at the Colossi of Memnon, the two towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, then enter the Valley of the Kings to explore three magnificent royal tombs carved deep into the desert rock, famous for their preserved colours and carvings. You continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the dramatic mortuary temple of Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh set against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. After a traditional lunch you relax on a Felucca sail to Banana Island before your transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.