Luxor West & East Bank Temples Day Tour
Spend a full day exploring ancient Thebes on both banks of the Nile, taking in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, and the vast columned halls of Karnak.
Luxor Day Tours
Cairo Day Trip by Air from Luxor
Take a day flight from Luxor to Cairo to stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore pharaonic treasures inside the classic Egyptian Museum.
Private tour · approx. 16 hoursLuxorPrivate planningFrom USD 85
A closer look.
Broaden your Upper Egypt holiday with a day trip to Cairo, using morning and evening domestic flights to visit the capital's signature monuments.
Examine ancient pyramid architecture on the Giza plateau and discover celebrated dynastic treasures in Tahrir Square with your private Egyptologist guide.
- Round-trip domestic flights from Luxor
- Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
- Giza panoramic desert viewpoint
- Classic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
- Dedicated private guiding throughout
A glimpse of the journey.
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Your itinerary.
The order of visits is coordinated around pickup, site access and your agreed arrangements.
01
Luxor Pickup & Outbound Flight to Cairo
Meet your driver at your Luxor hotel for a private airport transfer. Board your morning flight to Cairo where your private guide awaits you.
02
Giza Pyramids Plateau & the Great Sphinx
Drive directly to Giza to tour the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Descend to the Valley Temple to admire the enigmatic Sphinx.
03
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
Head into central Cairo to tour the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, discovering thousands of pharaonic statues, jewellery and royal burial antiquities.
04
Return Transfer to Luxor
Transfer back to Cairo airport for your evening flight south to Luxor, where your driver meets you to provide a smooth hotel drop-off.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Luxor pickup point and back
- Private historical guiding or excursion coordination in the language specified in your written quotation
- Route planning and scheduling across all stages listed in the confirmed programme
- Domestic flight or rail segments where expressly verified and itemized in your written quotation
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Monument entrance tickets, special interior tickets (such as inside the pyramids or Tutankhamun's tomb), and optional activities unless expressly itemized in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets, or overnight hotel accommodation unless specifically listed in your confirmed quote
- Meals, restaurant beverages, personal shopping, and optional equipment rentals unless itemized
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Tour Pricing per Person (Private Rates)
Solo Traveler: $136 | 2 Persons: $85 / person (Standard Rate) | 3 to 5 Persons: $70 / person | 6+ Persons: $59 / person. Children under 6 years are complimentary; children 6–11 receive a 50% discount. Includes private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed Egyptologist guide, and scheduled visits.
Pacing, walking surfaces and sun exposure
Archaeological sites and desert viewpoints involve uneven stone underfoot, steps, and open sun exposure. Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, carry sun protection and water, and let us know in advance if anyone in your party has mobility considerations.
Museum and monument admission specifics
This itinerary preserves the exact museum and monument identities from the route—such as distinguishing Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. General site admission does not automatically cover separately ticketed royal tombs or pyramid interiors unless requested and itemized.
Illustrative photography and quotation transparency
All photographs displayed with this tour come from our licensed regional photo pool to illustrate the landscapes and monuments along the route; they do not depict an allocated vehicle, hotel room, or named cruise ship. Every service, transfer leg, and ticket inclusion is confirmed in writing before you commit.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
What are the rates for different group sizes?
This tour is private. Rates start at $85 per person for 2 guests. Solo travelers pay $136 for dedicated transport and guiding, while parties of 3–5 pay $70 per person, and 6+ guests pay $59 per person.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
The published itinerary describes the route and sightseeing sequence rather than a fixed ticket bundle. Your personal quotation clearly itemizes which entrance fees, local boat crossings, meals, and transport segments are included so there are no surprises on the day.
Which Cairo museum or monument selection does this itinerary follow?
We follow the specific monuments named in the itinerary—preserving whether the route visits Egyptian Museum in Tahrir—and can adjust the balance of stops in your quotation if you request a different museum focus.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. Because ground touring and transfers are arranged privately for your party, start times, rest stops, and time spent at individual landmarks can be adapted around your hotel location, flight or port schedule, and walking pace.
Where will we be picked up?
Your Luxor hotel or an agreed meeting point. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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