Luxor Over Day Trip – By Plane from Sharm El Sheikh
Overview
Luxor, often called the archaeology capital of the world, is home to ancient temples, colossal statues, and the legendary Valley of the Kings. On this day trip, you’ll explore both the East Bank (“City of the Living”) and the West Bank (“City of the Dead”), with a local guide to bring the history to life.
Tour Program
Pickup & Flight:
Pick up from your hotel around 4:00 AM in an air-conditioned bus.
Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for a 50-minute flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking guide for the day.
East Bank – Karnak Temple:
Visit the Karnak Temple, one of the largest and most sacred worship complexes in the ancient world.
Marvel at the Hypostyle Hall, a forest of giant pillars, and explore the vast temple grounds built over generations of pharaohs.
Lunch:
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
West Bank – The City of the Dead:
See the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III.
Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs’ tombs were carved into the desert rock. Visit three tombs with elaborate decorations and treasures.
Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, a stunning terraced monument dedicated to Egypt’s only female pharaoh.
Free Time & Shopping:
Optional shopping at original papyrus institutes and perfume palaces in Luxor.
Return:
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Sharm El Sheikh.
Arrive at your hotel in the evening with unforgettable memories of Luxor.
Inclusions
Round-trip flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor
Karnak Temple
Valley of the Kings (visit 3 tombs)
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Lunch at an Egyptian restaurant
Alabaster factory visit
Guided tours in your language
Entrance fees for mentioned sights
Taxes and service charges
Exclusions
Drinks at lunch
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Boat on the Nile & Banana Island (optional)
Tutankhamun’s Tomb (requires additional tickets)
Departure Time
Hotel pickup: 4:00 AM