Day 1 on Luxor's East Bank
On arrival, discover Karnak's Great Hypostyle Hall and sacred lake, then visit Luxor Temple in a pace suitable for your arrival flight. A free evening gives you time by the Nile without adding a compulsory excursion.
Cairo · 2 days · 1 night · Private
Cairo to Luxor Private Escape — 2 Days / 1 Night
Give Luxor two proper sightseeing days, with East and West Bank history, one overnight stay and flexible travel from Cairo.
🔒 Private⏱ 2 days · 1 night📍 Cairo
About this journey
One day in Luxor is often a rush. Two days make space for Karnak's monumental halls and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank. This private short break can be arranged with domestic flights or other suitable transport, and one hotel night. Airfare, hotel category and admissions are itemised in your final dated quotation.
Highlights of this tour
Travel Cairo to Luxor on the confirmed route
Hotel/driver meeting and optional meal
Guided Karnak and Luxor Temple visits
One overnight in the confirmed Luxor hotel
Discover the experience in depth
Day 2 on Luxor's West Bank
The Valley of the Kings includes a selection of tombs on the standard ticket; special tombs have extra tickets. Continue to Hatshepsut's terraced mortuary temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Hotel and departure flexibility
One night in Luxor is planned, but no hotel name or flight is guaranteed before a supplier quote. You can choose a higher category or a road/rail option with a redesigned timetable.
No rushed overlap
Unlike a same-day Luxor excursion, the sequence leaves proper time on each bank. We accommodate guests with mobility concerns, seasonal heat and actual temple opening hours.
Tour photographs
Real destination photographs
Destination images are authentic. Nubian images are Creative Commons and attributed under each photo. The original sites or relevant regional departure scenery are identified in captions.
Detailed itinerary
01Day 1
Day 1 morningTravel Cairo to Luxor on the confirmed route
Day 1 morning — Travel Cairo to Luxor on the confirmed route
Day 1 middayHotel/driver meeting and optional meal
Day 1 midday — Hotel/driver meeting and optional meal
Day 1 afternoonGuided Karnak and Luxor Temple visits
Day 1 afternoon — Guided Karnak and Luxor Temple visits
Day 1 nightOne overnight in the confirmed Luxor hotel
Day 1 night — One overnight in the confirmed Luxor hotel
02Day 2
Day 2 morningValley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Memnon
Day 2 morning — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Memnon
Day 2 afternoon/eveningReturn flight or confirmed transport to Cairo
Day 2 afternoon/evening — Return flight or confirmed transport to Cairo
Indicative planning budget, two adults
US$600 / adult
The amount shown is a planning estimate per adult for two adults travelling together, dated 28 October 2026, NOT a confirmed sale price. Flights, hotels, boats, guides, tickets and availability must be reconfirmed for your travel date. The final written quotation specifies scope, price, payment and cancellation.
Request an exact dated quotationFrequently asked questions
Are flights and hotel guaranteed at the estimate?
No. The planning budget must be confirmed with live suppliers.
Can we enter Tutankhamun's tomb?
Special tomb tickets and opening rules apply separately.
Can the hotel be upgraded?
Yes, before booking, with a separately quoted room category.
Route and meeting point
Request an exact dated quotation
Request an exact dated quotationProposed inclusions (subject to confirmed quote)
- Private guided visits to Luxor's East and West Banks
- One Luxor hotel night in the category agreed in the quote
- Private transfers in Luxor and the agreed Cairo connection
- Standard monument tickets and return travel only when itemised in the final quote
Exclusions
- Optional premium hotel/room upgrades
- Special tomb tickets and balloon rides
- Unlisted meals, tips or airline baggage supplements
What to bring and know
Bring a hat, comfortable walking shoes, necessary documents and water. Timing is indicative and subject to opening hours, road conditions and weather.
The two days separate East and West Bank sightseeing around one Luxor hotel night. Confirm transport in both directions and room category; optional tombs cannot be promised before access and tickets are checked.
A small overnight bag, travel documents and clothing suitable for temple walking.