Luxor Day Trip from Sharm el Sheikh
About this activity
Highlights
- Valley of the Kings exploration
- Temple of Karnak visit
- Luxor Temple tour
- Colossi of Memnon photo stop
- Nile River scenic views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip flight from Sharm el Sheikh to Luxor
- Guided tours of Luxor's ancient monuments
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:30 am and driven to the airport to take the Egypt Air domestic flight to Luxor at 6am. The flight time is about an hour. You will land in Luxor at around 7 a.m. A German-speaking travel guide will be waiting for you there. Then drive on the western bank of the Nile (Thebes West) to the Valley of the Kings to visit 3 interesting tombs. Continue to Deir el Bahary to visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back you will make a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon After lunch return to the eastern bank of the Nile (Thebes-East) to visit the beautiful Karnak temple complex with the holy lake. At the end of the day transfer to the airport of Luxor for a domestic flight to Sharm el Sheikh. Upon arrival at Sharm el Sheikh airport, you will be driven back to the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm flight times and pick-up details with the tour operator prior to departure.
- Ensure your passport is valid for international travel.
- Be prepared for early morning departure and late evening return.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Never made it
My trip was cancelled last minute
Avoid at all cost!
Do NOT book! This is my first Negative feedback EVER! We never went on that trip and still waiting for Refund. They sell trips with no available flights. We were told to cancel our booking less than 24hrs before the pick up time (very convenient). That way they get to keep the whole amount that we've paid. When I refuse to do that and ask for full Refund, I was told I have to wait until they investigate our case. Still waiting... We are about to leave Egypt in a couple of hours NEVER to return : (
BEST TOUR EVER
I had the best time with my tour guide Laila. She recommended so many other things that I could do that I definitely felt like enhance my experience here. I would 100 percent recommend Ramses the thirds temple the art work and the magnificent buildings were just as great as Karnak temple. Her English is also really good and she’s able to go in debt with all of the knowledge with any questions that you have as you’re driving from place to place. I definitely would recommend her as a guide. If you do book she knows so much about the rich history of Egyptian rulers and also all of the pharaohs this was such an amazing I had the best time and I did it solo. I would also recommend banana island you can see all the amazing monkeys and crocodiles while cruising through the river Nile
More extensive than Giza
This trip is superior and Im not suprised many choose to just stay in Luxor. The name itself to an English speaker seems means superior. It is a great city and appropriately priced for food, items you can buy. I rated our day out above the pyramids. We were picked up at 4.25am and arrive by 7am by plane. 40 minutes flight. Our guide Mahmoud was very knowledgeable and took us to Luxor, Karnak, Hatshepsut temples and Tomb of Rameses. We visited Banana Island where we were shown how bedouins live and farm Bananas, Oranges and the like. We had some fruit. Then sailed back to Luxor harbour. During the day we got to know our fellow trippers. I met someone who hopefully will show us their hometown. Its a great way to meet people. Overall great day out. Unfortunately one of our fellow trippers took a bus from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo after this. Its a 5 hour bus ride. You will not see as much and spend an entirety on the road to Cairo. Luxor is a 12 hour drive through Cairo. Youve been warned. Take a flight and maximize the time on location! Book Tour Egypt have been great on both tours.
Ask for Laila :)
An absolutely amazing experience! Our tour guide, Laila was absolutely phenomenal. She was full of historical knowledge and she answered all our questions. We took on board all her recommendations, especially Habu Temple. If you have never been I would definitely recommend it. It wasn’t part of the itinerary, but it was 100% worth it. The tour itself, from being picked up from our hotel in the morning, to the flights, the excursions, to being dropped off to our hotel at - everything ran absolutely smoothly. A bit about Laila - Her English is phenomenal, she is kind, funny and very intelligent. If you are looking for a guide who speaks English, please ask for Laila!