Overnight Tour to Luxor from Cairo by Flight

Published: 02 Nov 2026Last updated: 10 Nov 2026

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2 days Luxor tour from Cairo with flights

The easiest way to see Luxor from Cairo in two days is to fly. This Overnight Tour to Luxor from Cairo by Flight, run by Zoya Tours, takes you to Luxor by plane in about an hour, gives you one night in the city, and brings you back the next day after the East Bank and West Bank highlights.

Here is how it works. As one of our overnight tours in Egypt, it is built around a single night away. You leave Cairo early, land in Luxor, and meet your Egyptologist guide at the airport. The first day is for the East Bank: the huge columns of Karnak Temple and the quieter, more intimate Luxor Temple in the middle of town. After lunch you check in and the evening is yours. Take a walk by the Nile, or ask us about a felucca ride or an evening visit to Luxor Temple if your flight times allow.

On day two you cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then head to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. It suits anyone who wants the real Luxor highlights but can’t spare four or five days. With Zoya Tours, this Cairo to Luxor 2 day private tour is the simplest way to do it. Flights, transfers, hotel, a private guide and vehicle, and meals as listed are all arranged for you, so the only thing you have to do is show up and look up at the columns.

Itinerary

Day 1

Cairo to Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temple

Your overnight Luxor trip from Cairo by plane starts early. Someone from our team picks you up at your hotel in Cairo and drives you to Cairo International Airport. About an hour later you land in Luxor, your local guide is waiting, and you go straight to the temples. No long road trip, no wasted morning.

Karnak Temple comes first. Pharaohs kept building it for generations, so it feels less like one temple and more like a whole city of stone. Walk between the giant columns, stop in the courtyards, and look up close at the carvings on the walls. Save some time for the Great Hypostyle Hall. Standing among those columns, you will feel very small in the best way.

Then it’s on to Luxor Temple, right in the middle of the modern city. Most ancient sites feel far away from daily life, but this one sits among the streets of Luxor, which makes it easy to picture how people once lived around it. Your guide takes you through the statues, columns and reliefs and explains why this temple mattered so much in ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies.

After sightseeing, you sit down for lunch at a local restaurant, then check in at your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is yours, so rest, take a walk, or explore Luxor at your own pace.

If your flight times allow, you can add an evening visit to Luxor Temple or a slow felucca ride on the Nile. Just tell us and we will arrange it.

Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch.

Day 2

West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Return to Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, you cross the Nile to the West Bank, where the ancient Egyptians buried their kings and built their grand mortuary temples. This is the part of your Luxor temples and Valley of the Kings 2 day tour that most people remember longest.

You start at the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of many New Kingdom pharaohs. Step inside the decorated tombs included in your entrance ticket and see how the walls explain what ancient Egyptians believed about the afterlife. The tomb of Tutankhamun can be visited for an additional fee, subject to access arrangements.

Next is the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, built right into the cliffs. Its long terraces and clean lines look surprisingly modern, and they tell the story of one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers.

Before leaving the West Bank, you stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that have been sitting on the Theban plain for thousands of years. Your guide shares the stories behind them and the other monuments you have seen.

Then it’s lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. When you land, you are taken to your hotel or another drop-off point we agreed on, and your two days in Luxor come to an end.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

From 410$ / Per Person

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Included

Return domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor.
Airport transfers in Cairo and Luxor.
Private air-conditioned transportation during sightseeing.
One night's accommodation in Luxor.
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Lunch on both days.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing visits according to the itinerary

Excluded

Entrance tickets to archaeological sites, unless confirmed in your package.
Entry to special tombs requiring additional tickets.
Drinks during meals.
Dinner and personal expenses.
Optional activities.
Tips for the guide and driver.
Travel insurance.

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Tour price:

Tour price currency is set to USD but you still can pay in Euro. The price is quoted per person per tour all inclusive and is always updated to ensure you get the best price, we are 100% guarantee it. If the prices go down after you book, we’ll refund you the difference.

Children Policy:

0 - 05.99 Free of Charge.
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
12 & + pay full tour price as an adult person.
If your tour includes flight tickets, then an extra charge for child rate may apply.

Deposit and Payment:

A Full payment is required at the time of confirming your booking and can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa/Master card) via pay forte system on our website.

Tour Voucher:

After confirming your tour, we will email you Zoya Tours voucher with final confirmation and contact details of your tour manager, customer care and additional information for your convenience. Please print this voucher and bring with you.

Cancellation Policy:

Zoya Tours doesn’t charge a cancellation for tours and excursions cancelled for force majeure or reasons beyond control. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund minus any administrative fees.

0 - 05.99 Free of Charge.
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
12 & + pay full tour price as an adult person.
If your tour includes flight tickets, then an extra charge for child rate may apply.

Deposit and Payment:

A Full payment is required at the time of confirming your booking and can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa/Master card) via pay forte system on our website.

Tour Voucher:

Cancellation Policy:

Highlights

Fly from Cairo to Luxor in about an hour, so you spend your time at the temples and not on the road
Walk among the giant columns of Karnak Temple and the Great Hypostyle Hall
Visit Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, with an optional evening visit if your flight times allow
Explore the decorated tombs of the Valley of the Kings
See the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon before heading back to the airport
Enjoy one night in Luxor, with an optional felucca ride on the Nile
Travel privately with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide and an air-conditioned vehicle
Return flights, hotel, transfers, and lunch on both days are all arranged for you

From 410$ / Per Person

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What is the best 2-day Luxor tour from Cairo by flight?

The best 2-day Luxor tour from Cairo by flight is a private overnight trip with return flights, one night in Luxor and a full sightseeing plan. Day one covers Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Day two covers the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank. Zoya Tours’ Overnight Tour to Luxor from Cairo by Flight includes all of this from $410 per person.

Why choose the Overnight Tour to Luxor from Cairo by Flight?

Because you spend your time at the temples instead of on the road. The flight from Cairo takes about an hour, so you reach Luxor in the morning and still see the East Bank on the same day. You also get a private Egyptologist guide, one night in Luxor, and a second day for the West Bank, all without taking several days away from Cairo.

What is included in this overnight tour?

The tour includes return domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor, airport transfers, private air-conditioned transportation, one night’s hotel accommodation in Luxor, a professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide, lunch on both days and breakfast at the hotel. Entrance tickets to the sites, drinks, dinner, tips, travel insurance and optional activities are not included unless confirmed in your package.

Who is this tour suitable for?

It suits travelers who want the main Luxor highlights but only have two days, such as visitors staying in Cairo, couples, families and small groups. It works well for first-time visitors to Egypt who prefer a private guide and a ready-made plan over organizing flights, hotels and transfers themselves.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Luxor?

The flight from Cairo to Luxor takes about one hour. That short flight time is what makes a 2-day Luxor tour from Cairo possible, because you arrive early and can start sightseeing at Karnak the same morning.

How much does the overnight Luxor tour from Cairo cost?

The tour starts from $410 per person. Children under 6 are free, children aged 6 to 11 pay 50% of the tour price, and travelers aged 12 and over pay the full adult price. If your tour includes flight tickets, an extra charge for the child rate may apply.

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Overnight Tour to Luxor from Cairo by Flight

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