Cairo and Luxor Historical Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
Journey through five millennia of Egyptian civilization in two unforgettable days
This 2-day historical tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and Luxor delivers an expertly guided journey across two of Egypt's most celebrated archaeological destinations, with all logistics handled from start to finish. An Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout, providing in-depth commentary at every landmark.
On day one, you fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo where the Giza Plateau awaits with its iconic trio of pyramids and the legendary Great Sphinx. The afternoon moves to the Egyptian Museum, home to roughly 150,000 artifacts including the treasures of the boy-king Tutankhamun, before a short stop at the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
A late-evening flight connects Cairo to Luxor, where the second day unfolds across the West and East Banks. The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the vast Karnak Temple Complex form a sweeping survey of New Kingdom Egypt.
All domestic flights, private transfers, accommodation in Luxor, and entrance fees to key sites are included, making this a practical and comprehensive way to experience the country's most celebrated monuments within a short holiday window.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx on the historic Giza Plateau, structures dating back nearly 5,000 years.
Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and view the world-renowned treasures of Tutankhamun, considered the largest collection of ancient Egyptian art globally.
Visit four royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings on Luxor's West Bank, including the tombs of Ramesses II, Ramesses IX, and Merenptah.
Walk through the Karnak Temple Complex and its Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 towering columns and obelisks raised by Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I.
See the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest surviving ancient statues in Egypt, erected during the reign of Amenhotep III.
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, dedicated to the only woman to reign as Pharaoh over ancient Egypt.
Browse the Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo, one of the oldest and most celebrated markets in the Middle East.
Itinerary
A representative collects you from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel and transfers you to the airport for a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, your Egyptologist guide leads you directly to the Giza Plateau to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the Valley Temple of Chephren, and the iconic Great Sphinx.
After lunch at a local Cairo restaurant, the tour continues to the Egyptian Museum, where approximately 150,000 artifacts trace ancient Egyptian civilization across thousands of years. The celebrated Tutankhamun collection, including his golden mask, is a centerpiece of the visit. The day concludes with a browse through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar before transfer to Cairo Airport for the evening flight to Luxor.
On arrival in Luxor, your private guide and driver transfer you to your hotel for rest. An optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple is available for those who wish to experience the monument after dark.
The second day begins on Luxor's West Bank with visits to four royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, including those of Ramesses II, Ramesses IX, and Merenptah. The morning continues with the multi-terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and a stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
Crossing to the East Bank, the tour visits the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious structures ever built, featuring the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall, the Sacred Lake, and obelisks of the New Kingdom pharaohs. At the end of the day, you are transferred to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Sharm El Sheikh.
What Is Included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
- All domestic flights: Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Cairo to Luxor, Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh
- Private air-conditioned transfers throughout
- Professional licensed Egyptologist guide
- Accommodation at St Joseph Hotel in Luxor
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
- Entrance to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Entrance to the Valley of the Kings (four tombs)
- Entrance to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Entrance to the Karnak Temple Complex
Not Included
- Entrance to the Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62) — available as an optional add-on
- Optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal spending and souvenirs
- Beverages during meals
Important Information
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