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Day Trip to Luxor By Air from Sharm El Sheikh

Embark on a remarkable one-day journey from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor by plane and uncover the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt. Luxor, often described as the world’s largest open-air museum, holds some of the most extraordinary archaeological sites from the New Kingdom era. This full-day adventure takes you across both banks of the Nile, where you’ll explore magnificent temples, royal tombs, and monumental statues that have stood for millennia. From the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple to the sacred Valley of the Kings, this experience blends history, culture, and discovery into a single unforgett

  • Duration1 days
  • TypeClassic
  • BaseSharm El Sheikh
Luxor Temple — view 2

Overview

Embark on a remarkable one-day journey from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor by plane and uncover the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt. Luxor, often described as the world’s largest open-air museum, holds some of the most extraordinary archaeological sites from the New Kingdom era. This full-day adventure takes you across both banks of the Nile, where you’ll explore magnificent temples, royal tombs, and monumental statues that have stood for millennia. From the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple to the sacred Valley of the Kings, this experience blends history, culture, and discovery into a single unforgettable day. With comfortable flights, professional guidance, and seamless arrangements, this tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore the treasures of ancient Thebes while staying in Sharm El Sheikh.

Highlights

  • Flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor and back
  • A full day among Luxor's pharaonic monuments
  • Red Sea base swapped for the Nile valley and returned

Itinerary

  1. 1Luxor Day Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

    Your adventure begins early in the morning when a representative meets you at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and escorts you to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your Egyptologist guide will welcome you and lead you through the city that once served as the capital of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom. The exploration starts on the East Bank of the Nile with a visit to the majestic Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever constructed in ancient Egypt. Wander through its vast courtyards, towering columns, and sacred halls as you learn about the pharaohs who expanded this monumental site over centuries. Continue to the nearby Luxor Temple, an elegant structure built over 3,400 years ago and dedicated to the renewal of kingship. Its graceful architecture and detailed carvings reveal the artistic mastery of ancient craftsmen. After completing your visits on the East Bank, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before crossing the Nile to the West Bank, known as the “City of the Dead.” Here, you will explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis where pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs that have survived thousands of years. Next, visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, a masterpiece of ancient architecture built into the cliffs and dedicated to one of Egypt’s most powerful female rulers. Before concluding your tour, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues that have guarded the Theban necropolis for centuries. At the end of the day, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you and drive you back to your hotel, marking the end of an extraordinary day filled with history and discovery. Meals: Lunch Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh Hotel

What’s included

  • <p>Pick-up and return transfer from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh</p>
  • <p>Domestic flight tickets between Sharm El Sheikh and Luxor</p>
  • <p>All ground transportation in air-conditioned vehicles</p>
  • <p>Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide</p>
  • <p>Entrance fees to all listed attractions</p>
  • <p>Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor</p>
  • <p>Bottled water and soft drinks during the tour</p>
  • <p>All applicable taxes and service charges</p>

Not included

  • <p>Entry to Tutankhamun or Seti I tombs</p>
  • <p>Entry to the Valley of the Queens</p>
  • <p>Personal expenses</p>
  • <p>Drinks during meals</p>
  • <p>Gratuities</p>

How booking works

  1. Send your dates

    Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.

  2. We reply with a plan

    You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.

  3. You change what you want

    Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.

  4. Confirm and travel

    Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Day Trip to Luxor By Air from Sharm El Sheikh?

1 day in total.

Is there a day-by-day itinerary?

Yes — 1 day is written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.

How much does Day Trip to Luxor By Air from Sharm El Sheikh cost?

It starts at $360 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.

What is included in the price?

8 things are included, listed in full above. In short: <p>pick-up and return transfer from your hotel in sharm el sheikh</p>; <p>domestic flight tickets between sharm el sheikh and luxor</p>; <p>all ground transportation in air-conditioned vehicles</p>; <p>qualified english-speaking egyptologist guide</p>, and more.

What is not included?

The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are <p>entry to tutankhamun or seti i tombs</p>; <p>entry to the valley of the queens</p>; <p>personal expenses</p>. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.

Where does Day Trip to Luxor By Air from Sharm El Sheikh start?

It starts in Sharm El Sheikh. If you are arriving somewhere else, or on a different day, tell us and we will adjust the first and last days around your flights.

Can this trip be changed?

Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.

What to pack

Clothing

  • Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
  • A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
  • Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
  • One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply

Feet

  • Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
  • Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel

Sun and heat

  • A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
  • High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
  • Sunglasses
  • A refillable water bottle

Practical

  • A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
  • Any medication you take, in its original packaging
  • Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
  • A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day

Gallery

Sharm el-Sheikh — view 5Luxor Temple — view 5Sharm el-Sheikh — view 6Luxor Temple — view 6

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