2-Day Tour from Safaga to Luxor and Cairo with Guide

Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, then Cairo's pyramids and museum in one overnight journey

A 2-day tour from Safaga Port that combines Luxor's major sites with Cairo's Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, including one night's hotel accommodation, internal flights, and a private Egyptologist guide. Day one covers Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Day two explores the Giza Pyramids complex and the Egyptian Museum before returning to Safaga.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Safaga to Luxor tour and flight to Cairo

• Pickup from Safaga Port
• Transfer to Luxor by private car
• Meet private tour guide in Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temple complex
• Explore Valley of the Kings tombs
• Tour Temple of Hatshepsut
• See Colossi of Memnon statues
• Fly from Luxor to Cairo
• Transfer to hotel in Cairo

Day 2: Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

• Breakfast at Cairo hotel
• Visit Giza Pyramids and Valley Temple
• Tour Egyptian Museum exhibits
• Fly back to Hurghada
• Transfer to Safaga cruise port

The experience

You're picked up from Safaga Port early in the morning and driven by private air-conditioned car to Luxor, where your Egyptologist guide meets you for the day. Karnak Temple is the first stop: the largest temple complex ever built, spread across 247 acres with three main temples and smaller enclosed sanctuaries layered over generations. From there you move to the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of pharaohs from the 18th to 20th dynasty, where the tombs of Ramses II and Tutankhamun still hold their painted decoration and burial goods largely intact.

The afternoon takes you to the Temple of Hatshepsut, built on three levels with ramps connecting them, and then to the Colossi of Memnon: two massive quartzite statues of King Amenhotep III that were transported 700 kilometers from Cairo to stand as the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. After this final Luxor stop, you fly to Cairo at 19:15, arriving at 20:15, and are transferred to your hotel for the night with breakfast included.

Day two starts with breakfast at your Cairo hotel, then heads to the Giza Pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, and the Pyramid of Mykerinus, plus the Valley Temple where you see the Great Sphinx. The Egyptian Museum comes next, holding over 250,000 artifacts including a dedicated Tutankhamun exhibit with gold and jewelry buried with the young pharaoh for 3,500 years. You fly back to Hurghada at 14:15, arriving at 15:15, and are transferred back to Safaga Port to conclude the tour.

What’s included

• Meet and assist service at all destinations.
• sightseeing at all sites listed in the itinerary.
• one night's hotel accommodation in Cairo with breakfast.
• all transfers by air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
• internal flights from Luxor to Cairo and back to Hurghada.
• expert Egyptologist guide throughout.
• all local taxes and service charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 07:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 49

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Best Day Tours

Is this one for you?The two-day span means you see both Luxor and Cairo without spending a full week in Egypt, but it also means an early start on day one and a midday flight back on day two. Plan the rest of your port time around those bookends.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What exactly is inside the Valley of the Kings that I'll actually see?

The Valley of the Kings holds the tombs of pharaohs from the 18th to 20th dynasty, including Ramses II and Tutankhamun. The decoration and burial goods inside the tombs are still well preserved, giving you a direct look at what was placed there for the afterlife.

How much time do I spend at each site in Luxor on day one?

The itinerary covers four major Luxor sites (Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon) before you fly to Cairo at 19:15. Your guide manages the pacing throughout the day to fit all four stops.

Is the Giza Pyramids complex just the pyramids themselves, or do I see other things too?

The Giza Pyramids visit includes the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, the Pyramid of Mykerinus, and the Valley Temple, where you get a closer view of the Great Sphinx.

What's actually in the Egyptian Museum and how much time is there?

The Egyptian Museum houses over 250,000 genuine artifacts, with a dedicated exhibit to Tutankhamun featuring gold, jewelry and treasures buried with him. The museum is your second stop on day two after breakfast and the Giza Pyramids.

Do I need to pay extra for entry to these sites, or is it covered?

Entrance fees to the sites are not included in the tour price and cost around 49 US dollars per person for all the sites combined. The Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum has a separate entrance fee not included in the package.