Tour Overview
| From | $ 600 / per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days |
| Starts at | 05:00 AM |
| Ends at | 07:00 PM |
| Destinations | Cairo, Luxor Tours, |
| Tour Availability | Everyday |
| Tour Type | Private , |
| Pickup Location | Cairo |
2 Days Trip to Luxor from Cairo by Plane
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Description
Discover the timeless wonders of Thebes, the ancient capital of Egypt, on this well-planned 2-day trip to Luxor from Cairo by plane. Visit Egypt’s most iconic landmarks, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Enjoy the convenience of domestic flights that save time and maximize comfort, allowing you to reach the heart of ancient Egypt quickly and effortlessly. The trip includes air-conditioned door-to-door transportation, reliable airport transfers, and comfortable high-quality accommodation to ensure a smooth and relaxing experience.
This 2-day Luxor trip from Cairo by plane with Golavita offers the perfect balance of history, comfort, and value, giving you ample time to explore Egypt’s heritage with flexible cancellation options and a competitive price.
Includes
- Meet at Cairo hotel for airport transfer
- Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo
- 1 night at Luxor hotel
- Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor
- All transfers with air conditioned vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance fees for Luxor Sightseeing: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Habu Temple, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temple.
- Meals: Lunch 1st Day, Breakfast & Lunch 2nd Day
- All service charges and taxes
Excludes
- Optional Tours
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
Day1: Explore the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
6:00 – 7:00 AM: Departure from Cairo
- Meet Golavita’s representative at your Cairo hotel.
- Private transfer to Cairo Airport in a modern A/C vehicle.
- Domestic flight to Luxor (approx. 1 hour 15 mins).
- Arrival: Meet your Egyptologist guide at Luxor Airport and transfer directly to Karnak Temple (approx. 17 mins drive).
9:00 AM: Visit Karnak Temple
- Explore the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt.
- Walk through the massive Hypostyle Hall (135+ columns with historic hieroglyphs).
- See the Sacred Lake, obelisks, and colossal statues of Ramses II.
- Discover hidden sanctuaries built by nearly 100 kings and queens.
- Duration: Approx. 2 hours.
12:00 PM: Lunch Break
- Enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Duration: 45–60 minutes.
1:15 PM: Visit Luxor Temple
- Start with the seated statues of Ramses II and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III.
- Visit the Courtyard of Ramses II and the Chapel of Alexander the Great.
- Explore the inner sanctuary and birth room.
- Duration: 1–1.5 hours.
Day2: Experience the Hot Air Balloon & Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
A unique experience awaits you; it is the Sunrise Balloon Ride.
4:30 AM: Pickup Time
Depart from your hotel to the takeoff area near the Ramesseum Temple.
5:00 AM: Hot Air Balloon Flight
Board the balloon basket for a 45 to 60-minute flight over ancient Luxor.
Fly over the Ramesseum Temple, the Valley of the Nobles, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
6:15 AM: Landing 7:00 AM: Return to the hotel for breakfast. 8:00 AM: Meet your Egyptologist in the hotel lobby and head to the West Bank.
8:30 AM: Valley of the Kings Visit
Take an electric car to reach the Valley of the Kings, home to the royal tombs, including Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Discover the history of the tomb builders and the meaning of the inscriptions covering the walls, such as the Book of the Dead, the Book of Gates, the Book of Caverns, and the Book of the Heavenly Cow.
Learn about the site's history, from the arrival of Inini and the first tomb of Thutmose to the completion of the valley.
Visit the three best tombs included in the standard ticket; assistance is available for booking extra tickets for tombs outside the main ticket.
Duration: Approx. 2 hours.
Transfer to Hatshepsut Temple: 8 minutes.
10:45 AM: Hatshepsut Temple Visit
Visit the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, featuring three terraces carved into the limestone cliff.
Explore the details of this era when a woman ruled ancient Egypt.
View the vibrant inscriptions representing the trade expedition to the Land of Punt, religious rituals, and daily life in ancient Egypt.
Duration: 1 hour.
Transfer to Habu Temple: 6 minutes.
12:00 PM: Lunch Break
Enjoy local Egyptian cuisine at a high-quality restaurant.
Duration: 60 minutes.
1:15 PM: Visit the Temple of Medinet Habu
Explore the site where ancient Egyptians believed the creation theory was embodied.
Visit the royal palace used for festivals, such as the "Beautiful Feast of the Valley," and see the reliefs representing the victories of Ramses III, including the Transfiguration Terrace.
Learn about the temple's construction, which took 10 years and involved 3,000 workers.
See artifacts dating back to Thutmose I, Hatshepsut, Thutmose II, and Thutmose III.
Explore the tombs of the royal daughters, the royal stables, the sacred lake, and the statues of Sekhmet.
Duration: 1 hour.
Transfer to the Colossi of Memnon: 6 minutes.
2:15 PM: Visit the Colossi of Memnon
Arrive at the two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, each standing 18 meters tall.
Learn about the "Vocal Memnon" phenomenon and the myths surrounding these statues, which have survived since the earthquake of 27 BC.
3:00 PM: Tour Conclusion & Departure
Transfer to Luxor Airport with your guide in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Domestic flight back to Cairo (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes).
Upon arrival in Cairo, a private vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel.
Attractions Highlight
What to bring?
- Comfortable shoes and clothes
- Sunscreen
- Hat or scarf
- Umbrella, especially in summer
- Warm clothes in winter
What are the main attractions of this tour, 2 Days Trip to Luxor from Cairo by Plane?
You will visit iconic Luxor sites such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Habu Temple, Luxor Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
What is the most appropriate clothing for this visit?
Wear modest, breathable clothing to avoid feeling hot.
Are flights included in the price?
Yes, the package price includes the domestic flight tickets from/to Luxor and from/to Cairo.
Can I customize this tour?
Yes, you can customize any tour with Golavita by adding activities, changing locations, or both; simply get in touch with our operators.
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Where do I start!!! A massive thankyou to Mr Akram and his team for creating amazing excursions giving you memorable experiences.
Right from the beginning, communication with Mr Akram was so professional, he attends to all your needs by listening to what it is you want to get out of your excursions and creates these amazing moments of a life time, all with the great connections he has. Nothing is too much of a hassle for Mr Akram, he answered all my questions thoroughly before I arrived.
Mr Akram showed me and my friend Hurghada City and bought us drinks, which was a lovely gesture for getting to know each other.
We went on two excursions whilst we were in Hurghada, one to Cairo and the other Luxor. Our hired car was very modern, clean and had AC, which gave us a great first impression.
A big shout out to our driver Hamada- what an amazing job he does, not enough credit is given. He drove so professionally and made us feel safe the entire time we were in his company.
A big shout out to Mushy our tour guide, what vast information she holds, absolutely amazing with great historical knowledge. She really gives you detailed information and takes her time explaining the finer details to you.
Overall our whole experience was amazing, many laughs along the way, many memories to treasure. Nothing is too much hassle for these lovely people, Mr Akram always made sure we were ok and enjoyed our experiences by checking in on us.
Drinks were always topped up ensuring we were hydrated all the time whilst on our tours.
If your thinking of booking with Palma tours, don't think just book, you will not regret it, right from the first communication you make with Mr Akram, things run so smoothly that's its literally stress free for when you arrive.
I can't thank Mr Akram, Hamada and Mushy enough, these three deserve well over 5 stars, and I'm already looking at my next trip for next year and I'm 1000% booking with yourselves again and Mushy and Hamada you'll be the people I'll be looking to hire again. Much love from Jill and Sobia (UK)
We really enjoyed our Dahabiya trip from Luxor to Asswan, everything was well organized, great boat and crew, amazing food, and a perfect and pleasant tour guide Sayed
Ashraf was our Egyptian professional guide for a Czech small group planned "Sacred journey to the chacra temples of Egypt".
As the title already says, not only were we using his incredible life experience of an egyptolog, tourist guide and organiser. We were also using his experience with the places themselves, which of the extra tickets are worth the money to visit the extra places, which of the villages and shops are fair and having good things.
And of course all the historical stories linked to the places we visited with open mind to some new more alternative explanations of happenings too.
The organisation of our trip from Hurghada, through Asuan, Luxor, Ghiza and back Hurghada is fully his expertise. Minivans, boat, train... He was always with us handling all to our happiness ❤️
Buying extra water, bananas or ordering better for stomach digestion food.
We booked a tour with Golavita, Mr Akram was very quick to respond to our questions and checked in with us daily to see how the tour was going.Waleed, the tour guide, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The bottles of water to keep us hydrated was also a very nice addition.The private transport was top class, modern air conditioned vehicles and friendly and helpful drivers.
We organiced a big 2 day trip via Akram, two month before from germany. Communication before (and after) was very good! Serious agency. Also special wishes (flights for six people cairo, luxor, balonride) were also taken into account. Thanks!
Our experience on the Dahabiya with Golavita was absolutely fantastic. We had a very professional guide, Mohamed Nagdy who spoke excellent Spanish, and we learned about the fascinating history of Ancient Egypt in a relaxed and enjoyable way. The Dahabiya Iris is truly recommended, a perfect combination of comfort and culture.
We had booked airport transfers from Hurgada airport to our resort in May 2022 and our experience was excellent. What sets this company apart was the responsive service we got through WhatsApp messaging. You may not be aware of this but meeting a taxi driver at airport is not so easy or obvious as the security personnel does not allow drivers in or even standing by the entrance. It all was resolved easily by WhatsApp communication. I cannot overstate how important is having a rapid response when something does not go as you would expect. Thank you Ashraf.
I am aware this company does much more than airport transfers: while I did not use any during my stay, I wouldnot hesitate to recommend this organisation to plan for your excursion needsin Hurghada.Update April 2023: Used them again for this trip booking through Hoppa, same excellent service.
We arranged the tour a few weeks in advance before arriving in Egypt. Akram presented us with a complete private tour program, starting in Hurghada, visiting Cairo, the Black and White deserts, Alexandria and finally returning to Hurghada.
Everything run smoothly, from the different drivers, who picked us up and dropped us off, always punctual and safe (especially Hamada, 'Medo'!) to the guides, in particular Reeham in Cairo who was just outstanding and Ahmed in the desert tour who welcomed us in his home together with his family before taking us and preparing our dinner in the desert!
The overnight stays were all planned in great detail.
It was definitely an incredible experience during these 4 days!
A huge thank you to Akram!
Excellent private tour with a very knowledgeable , intelligent and tour guide. Ashraf went the extra mile to make sure our two day trip went smoothly and took us to all the best sites in Luxor. He also gave detailed interesting information throughout. He also has a fun character and was fun to talk to outside the tour!
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