Luxor Day Trip Cairo: King Tut Tomb & Karnak Flight

King Tut's Tomb & Five Temples in a Single Day From Cairo

You fly from Cairo to Luxor early morning, spend the day with an Egyptologist guide visiting Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings with entry into King Tut's actual tomb, Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, then fly back to Cairo by evening. Hotel pickup, all entry fees, guide, and flights are included. The pace is fast but the guide stays with you throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Karnak Temple2h · entry included
2. Valley of the Kings1h · entry included
3. Tomb of Tutankhamun1h · entry included
4. Colossi of Memnon1h · entry included
5. Temple of Hatshepsut1h · entry included

Luxor highlights by flight from Cairo

• Travel from hotel to airport
• Fly from Cairo to Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temple and Avenue of Sphinxes
• Explore Hypostyle Hall and Obelisks
• Tour Temple of Amon
• Visit Valley of the Kings and three tombs
• Enter King Tutankhamun’s tomb
• See Hatshepsut’s Temple at El Deir El Bahary
• Stop at Colossi of Memnon statues
• Transfer to Luxor Airport
• Fly back to Cairo
• Transfer to hotel

The experience

The sun hasn't cleared the desert yet when your guide meets you at your Cairo or Giza hotel. A domestic flight departs early (5am, 6am or 7am depending on availability), and by the time you land in Luxor, the day is already yours. The flight itself is short, less than an hour, but it collapses what would take twelve hours by road into something manageable. Your Egyptologist guide walks you through the plan as the car pulls away from the airport: Karnak Temple first, then Valley of the Kings, then Hatshepsut's Temple on the way back. You'll see King Tut's tomb from the inside: the actual burial chamber where his mummified body was found in 1922, still surrounded by grave goods, still real in a way photographs never quite capture.

Karnak Temple hits you first. It's the largest temple ever built, and walking through the Avenue of Sphinxes toward the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns does something to your sense of scale. Your guide points out the lotus and papyrus designs carved into the stone, talks about the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutmosis III, explains which pharaoh built what and why. The pace is fast (you're covering millennia in hours), but the guide stays with you, answering questions, filling in the gaps between what you see and what it meant. Then you're back in the air-conditioned vehicle heading toward Valley of the Kings, where the tombs are carved deep into desert rock and the government rotates which three you'll enter to manage the flow of visitors. King Tut's tomb is the one everyone wants, and it's included in this package.

Inside the tomb, the air is cool and still. The walls are painted, the sarcophagus is there, and your guide tells you the lesser-known facts: how Tutankhamun ruled for only ten years, how he died young, how his discovery in 1923 changed everything we thought we knew about ancient Egypt. You're standing in a space that was sealed for over three thousand years. On the return journey, the car stops at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues facing the Nile, representing Amenophis III. Then Hatshepsut's Temple, the one that rises out of the desert plain in terraces and merges with the limestone cliffs. It was built for the only female pharaoh, and it's different from the others, more architectural, more deliberate. By the time you're back at Luxor Airport for the evening flight (6pm or 11pm) you've touched five major sites and one of the world's most famous tombs.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are all entrance fees, the guide, the domestic flights, and service charges. If you want to add something (a lunch stop, a market visit, something specific to your interests), the guide can arrange it. The day is structured but not rigid. You land back in Cairo in the evening and return to your hotel, having crossed a thousand miles and three thousand years in a single trip.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from your Cairo or Giza accommodation, domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and back, entrance fees to Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings (including King Tut's tomb if selected), Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, a professional Egyptologist guide for the full day, and all service charges and taxes. If you want to add meals, market visits, or other stops, your guide can arrange them on request.

Options for this experience

4 options

Car with driver onlyGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:00Not recommended: flights, tour guide, and entry tickets are not included; only the car with driver is included, with pickup included

Economy classGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:00Economy class option: includes entry fees and a guide, with pickup included

Economy class and Tut tombGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:00Economy class option: includes entry fees, a guide, and entry to the King Tut tomb, with pickup included

Top VIP TreatmentGuide in 6 languages · 18 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 19:00Business-class option: includes entry fees, a guide, and entry to the King Tut tomb, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 19:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 15

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

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Bangla, Burmese, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Greek, Gujarati, Hakka Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Kurdish, MNP, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wu Chinese and Xiang Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ramasside Tours

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see Luxor's major sites in one day without arranging flights, entry tickets, and timing yourself: the early flight and fixed itinerary pack five temples and King Tut's tomb into a single trip from Cairo.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Luxor?

Approximately one hour. Flights depart early morning (5am, 6am, or 7am) and return in the evening (6pm or 11pm).

Is King Tut's tomb really included?

Yes, if you select that option. You enter the burial chamber where Tutankhamun's mummified body was found and see the sarcophagus.

How many tombs do you visit in Valley of the Kings?

Three tombs. The Egyptian Government rotates which tombs are open to visitors to preserve them, so you won't know which three until you arrive.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, domestic flights Cairo-Luxor, all entrance fees to the sites, an Egyptologist guide, and service charges and taxes.

How long is the full day?

The itinerary is fast-paced and covers five major sites. You'll depart your hotel early and return in the evening after the flight back.

Can I add lunch or other activities?

Yes. The guide can arrange additional stops or activities if you're interested. Just let them know what you'd like to see or do.

Is this accessible for people with mobility concerns?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, transportation is wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.