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Day Tour to Cairo from Luxor by Flight
Trip overview
Luxor to Cairo Day Trip by Flight | Private Tour
Discover the charms of Cairo with a full day guided Cairo day tour from Luxor. Your day begins with a flight from Luxor, located on the east bank of the Nile, to the lively capital of Egypt. Enjoy a comprehensive Cairo day trip from Luxor, visiting some of the most famous sights of golden Cairo.
Stand in wonder before the Great Pyramid of Giza the oldest and largest of the three pyramids and marvel at the fabled Great Sphinx, the glorious half lion, half-human guardian of the plateau. This extraordinary journey from Luxor to the Pyramids leads to the world famous Egyptian Museum, where many priceless treasures of ancient Egypt can be found.
As one of the best day excursions away from Luxor, it is the Luxor private tours in all their glory, or perhaps being included in Cairo Luxor holidays. Round trip to and from the airport to hotel transfers, entry fees, and lunch are all included to give you a hassle-free and memorable addition to your Egyptian adventure.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
The classic Giza Plateau landmarks.
Egyptian Museum
250,000 objects spanning 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's collection.
Coptic & Islamic Cairo
The Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
The route
5 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
An early pickup from your hotel in Luxor takes you to the airport for the flight to Cairo, where a local representative meets you.
1
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple
Visit the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple beneath the Pyramid of Khafre.
Great Pyramids
Great Sphinx
Valley Temple
2
Lunch at a local restaurant
Enjoy lunch at a well-known local restaurant in Cairo before continuing to the Egyptian Museum.
3
Egyptian Museum
Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to some 250,000 objects spanning 5,000 years, including the world-famous collection of King Tutankhamun.
Tutankhamun collection
4
Coptic Cairo
Explore Coptic Cairo, visiting the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue — a window into the city's Christian and Jewish heritage.
Hanging Church\nBen Ezra Synagogue
5
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Finish in the alleys of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Islamic Cairo, browsing souvenirs and soaking up the local atmosphere.
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Pick up services from hotel in Luxor & return.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Expert tour guide.
- Domestic flight ticket Luxor / Cairo / Luxor.
- Shopping tours in Cairo.
- All taxes & service charge.
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Before the morning of your tour
An early pickup takes you from your Luxor hotel to the airport for the flight to Cairo; you fly back to Luxor the same night.
- Closed walking shoes
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small notes for tips
Phone and camera photography is free across the open sites; a permit is sometimes required inside ticketed areas.
A long day covering multiple Cairo sites — comfortable shoes are recommended.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.
Good to know
Day tour FAQs
Yes, the round-trip domestic flight Luxor–Cairo–Luxor is included in the price.
Yes, lunch at a well-known local restaurant in Cairo is included.
Yes, entrance fees to all sites mentioned are included.
Yes — it's a full day trip by air, roughly 16 hours door-to-door including flights.
Light, covering clothes and closed, comfortable shoes.
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