Luxor Day Tour by Plane from Sharm el Sheikh: Four Ancient Sites

Four temples and tombs in one day: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, the Colossi, and Karnak

A full-day guided tour from Sharm el Sheikh to Luxor by domestic flight, visiting the Valley of the Kings to explore three tombs, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Karnak Temple complex on the Nile's eastern bank. A private Egyptologist guide leads the tour in your choice of language, with hotel pickup, lunch and all entrance fees included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Valley of the Kings2h
2. Temple of Hatshepsut2h
3. Colossi of Memnon1h
4. Karnak Temple2h

Full day Luxor sightseeing tour

• Pickup from hotel at 4:30 am
• Drive to airport for 6 am flight
• Arrive Luxor and meet guide
• Visit Valley of the Kings tombs
• Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Stop at Colossi of Memnon
• Visit Karnak Temple complex
• Transfer to Luxor airport
• Fly back to Sharm el Sheikh
• Drive back to hotel

The experience

You're picked up at 4:30 am from your Sharm el Sheikh hotel and driven to the airport for the 6 am Egypt Air flight to Luxor. About an hour in the air. A guide meets you on arrival and takes you straight to the west bank of the Nile to start at the Valley of the Kings, where you'll walk through three separate tombs carved into the rock. The scale of what's buried there (the sheer depth of the chambers, the painted walls) becomes real only when you're standing inside them.

From the Valley, you move to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahary, the mortuary temple of Egypt's female pharaoh, built into the cliff face itself. A short stop at the Colossi of Memnon follows on the way back. Two massive seated statues that have stood on the plain for over three thousand years. After lunch at a local restaurant, you cross to the eastern bank to spend time at Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes ever built, with its own sacred lake. The guide walks you through the scale and the layers of construction across centuries.

You transfer to Luxor airport for the return flight to Sharm el Sheikh, arriving back at your hotel in the evening. The whole day (flight, four major sites, lunch and all the transfers) runs about eleven hours door to door. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two other languages, depending on which you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Round-trip flight from Sharm el Sheikh to Luxor on Egypt Air.
• private hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to all four sites.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• private Egyptologist guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language of your choice.
• all transfers between sites by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• taxes and charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

Covers flights, guide, car and lunchGuide in 6 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 05:00Entrance fees not included; includes pickup

Includes flight, entrance fees and lunchGuide in 6 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 05:00All inclusive, pickup is included

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Information

Lasts 11h, runs Wednesday, 5 start times, from US$ 361.12 per person, with live guides in 6 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday5 departure times: 03:00, 03:30, 04:00, 04:30 and 05:004 on other days ›

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AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Holiday Makers Travel

Is this one for you?Pick the private-guide option if you want commentary at each temple and tomb. Choose the flights-included version if you prefer to navigate the sites at your own pace during this pre-dawn-to-evening trip from Sharm el Sheikh.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly will I see inside the tombs in the Valley of the Kings?

The Valley of the Kings holds three tombs on this tour, each one a separate underground chamber carved into the bedrock. You'll walk into the burial rooms themselves and see the painted walls and hieroglyphics that have survived thousands of years, though the sarcophagi were removed long ago.

How much walking is involved across the four sites?

Walking varies by site. The Valley of the Kings involves descending into and moving through three separate tombs. The Temple of Hatshepsut requires climbing its terraced ramps and walking through the colonnaded chambers. Karnak Temple is a large complex, so you'll cover ground there as well. The Colossi of Memnon is a brief stop. Comfortable shoes and water are essential.

Is the guide included, or do I pay extra for one?

A qualified Egyptologist guide in your chosen language is included in the tour. The guide meets you at Luxor airport and leads you through all four sites, explaining the history and significance of each one.

What's the difference between the two purchase options?

One option includes flights, entrance fees and lunch. The other adds the private guide and private air-conditioned vehicle transfers to that package. Both options include hotel pickup and drop-off from Sharm el Sheikh.

Will there be time to rest or shop in Luxor itself?

The itinerary focuses on the four major archaeological sites and doesn't include free time for shopping or exploring Luxor town. The day is structured around the flight times and the sites themselves, with lunch as the main break.

How early do I need to be ready for pickup?

Hotel pickup is at 4:30 am to get you to Sharm el Sheikh airport in time for the 6 am domestic flight to Luxor. You'll need to be ready and waiting at that time.