Sharm El Sheikh: Trip to Luxor and Tutankhamun Tomb by Plane
Fly into ancient Egypt for a single unforgettable day among pharaohs, temples, and the Valley of the Kings.
This Luxor day trip from Sharm El Sheikh by plane condenses thousands of years of Egyptian history into one well-organized excursion. You will fly to Luxor, explore its most iconic ancient sites with a knowledgeable guide, enjoy lunch, and return to Sharm El Sheikh the same day.
Luxor sits on the east bank of the Nile and is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest open-air museums. The city preserves monuments built across multiple dynasties, from the New Kingdom temples of Karnak to the royal burial chambers carved deep into limestone cliffs on the west bank.
The itinerary takes you through the Karnak Temple complex, the Theban Necropolis, the Valley of the Kings including the tomb of Tutankhamun, and the towering Memnon Colossi. The day concludes with a visit to a local shop where you can browse organic oils and traditional Egyptian scarves before your return flight.
Tour Highlights
Round-trip flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor included, making this a seamless one-day experience.
Walk through the vast Karnak Temple complex, one of the largest religious structures ever built in the ancient world.
Descend into the Valley of the Kings and visit the decorated tomb of the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun.
Explore the Theban Necropolis, the ancient burial ground on the west bank of the Nile across from modern Luxor.
Stand before the Memnon Colossi, two massive stone statues that have guarded the Theban plain for over 3,300 years.
Enjoy a sit-down lunch during the tour, giving you time to rest and reflect between site visits.
Browse organic oils and handcrafted Egyptian scarves at a local shop before heading back to the airport.
Itinerary
Your guide or driver will collect you from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. You will be transferred to the airport for your morning flight to Luxor.
Board your flight and arrive in Luxor, where a local guide will meet you at the airport. Ground transportation will take you to your first stop of the day.
Explore the monumental Karnak Temple, a sprawling religious site dedicated primarily to the god Amun. The complex includes hypostyle halls, obelisks, and sanctuaries built over centuries of pharaonic rule.
Cross to the west bank and enter the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Visit the tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered intact by Howard Carter in 1922 and decorated with vivid original paintings.
Pass through the broader Theban Necropolis before stopping at the Memnon Colossi, two enormous seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once marked the entrance to his mortuary temple. Lunch is served during the west bank portion of the tour.
Before heading to Luxor Airport, stop at a local store offering organic oils and traditional Egyptian scarves. You will then fly back to Sharm El Sheikh and be transferred to your hotel.
What Is Included
Included
- Round-trip flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Luxor
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
- Professional English-speaking guide in Luxor
- Entrance fees to Karnak Temple complex
- Entrance to the Valley of the Kings including Tutankhamun Tomb
- Visit to Theban Necropolis and Memnon Colossi
- Lunch during the tour
- Organic oils and Egyptian scarves shopping stop
- All ground transportation in Luxor
Not Included
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal purchases at the local shop
- Travel insurance
- Airport taxes or additional baggage fees
- Any meals or beverages beyond those specified
- Entrance to additional tombs requiring separate tickets
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on This Luxor Day Trip
Spaces are limited on each flight departure. Secure your seat in advance to avoid missing one of Egypt's most iconic touring experiences.
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