Luxor Day Trip by Plane from Sharm El Sheikh
Ancient Thebes in a single, well-organized day
About this activity
Fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor for a full day at the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple, returning the same evening. Flights, guide and lunch included.
Full description
After an early flight to Luxor, your guide leads you through the Valley of the Kings' royal tombs, followed by lunch and an afternoon exploring Karnak Temple's hypostyle hall and avenue of sphinxes, before the return flight.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip flights Sharm El Sheikh–Luxor
- Egyptologist guide in Luxor
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle in Luxor
Not included
- Valley of the Kings and Karnak entry tickets
- Gratuities
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor for a single well-organized day
- ✓Explore the Valley of the Kings, burial site of Tutankhamun and other pharaohs
- ✓Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport
- 2 Flight to Luxor
- 3 Guided visit to the Valley of the Kings
- 4 Lunch at a local restaurant
- 5 Guided visit to Karnak Temple
- 6 Return flight to Sharm El Sheikh
Places You'll Visit
The Valley of the Kings, on the Nile's west bank opposite Luxor, served as the main royal burial ground for pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties, roughly 1539 to 1075 BC. More than 60 tombs have been identified, including that of Tutankhamun, and the site has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed 'Ancient Thebes' since 1979.
The Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt, is the largest ancient religious site in the world, centered on the Precinct of Amun-Re and built up over 2,000 years by successive pharaohs from the Middle Kingdom through the Ptolemaic period. Its hypostyle hall alone contains 134 columns, and the complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ancient Thebes.
Why Choose This Tour
A dedicated Egyptologist guide in Luxor explains the tombs and temples in depth.
See Luxor without giving up multiple days of your Red Sea holiday.
A proper meal included during your day in Luxor.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Full day (approx. 14 hours)
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews (2)
We took a private excursion on the 5-site program (Karnak Temple, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Temple of Hathor at Dendera). Our driver arrived on time. We drove to Luxor as a threesome, then our guide Muhammad joined us. Enormous thanks to him, he organized everything we needed, answered every question, gave us tips everywhere and dealt with the vendors when needed. Very attentive, very tactful. Our driver got us there and back fast, and was quick to respond to our requests. Overall it was pure pleasure. And the program itself is fantastic, I recommend it 🔥🔥🔥
Hello. I booked two excursions: Cairo (Grand Museum + Pyramids + Sphinx) and Luxor + Valley of the Kings. The transfer was on time. All the sights matched the stated program. Of course I'd have liked more time both at the Grand Museum (you simply can't see it all in 2 hours) and at the Valley of the Kings, but that's just a personal wish. The excursions were packed. Time flew by. I especially want to highlight our guide Nina — a knowledgeable and upbeat specialist.
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