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2 Days Cairo & Luxor Tour by Plane

See Cairo and Luxor in two days without losing valuable holiday time on long bus journeys. This private Cairo and Luxor tour from Hurghada by plane combines Egypt’s most famous ancient landmarks in one organised itinerary: the Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo, followed by Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor.

Your 2 day Cairo and Luxor tour starts with a short domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Explore the Giza Plateau with a private Egyptologist, visit the Tutankhamun collection at the GEM and walk through Khan el-Khalili and El Moez Street. An evening flight takes you from Cairo to Luxor for an overnight stay at the 5-star Steigenberger Hotel. The second day covers Luxor’s East and West Banks before a private air-conditioned transfer back to Hurghada.

This Hurghada to Cairo and Luxor by flight programme is ideal for couples, families and private groups looking for a complete Pyramids and Valley of the Kings tour. It includes domestic flights, one hotel night with breakfast, two lunches, entrance tickets, private transfers and an English-speaking Egyptologist. There are no compulsory shopping stops. Prices start from 485€ per person.

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485 €
Number of peopleType of car / PrivatePrice per person
2 PersonsPrivate car660 € p.P.
3 PersonsMini bus630 € p.P.
4 PersonsMini bus590 € p.P.
5 PersonsMini bus560 € p.P.
6 PersonsMini bus530 € p.P.
7 PersonsMini bus510 € p.P.
8 PersonsMini bus485 € p.P.
DurationTrip TypeAvailability
2 days / 1 nightsIndividuallyEvery day

What's Included – Cairo & Luxor Tour by Plane from Hurghada

In Cairo:

  • Pyramids of Giza: Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos
  • Great Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafre
  • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and Tutankhamun collection
  • Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and El Moez Street

In Luxor:

  • Karnak Temple and the Great Hypostyle Hall
  • Valley of the Kings and selected royal tombs
  • Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon

Full Itinerary – Cairo & Luxor Tour from Hurghada by Plane

Day Programme
Day 1 Pick-up at 5:00 AM. Flight Hurghada–Cairo. Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx & Valley Temple. Lunch. Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – Tutankhamun collection. Khan el-Khalili Bazaar & El Moez Street. Evening flight Cairo–Luxor. Check-in Steigenberger Hotel Luxor.
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel. Karnak Temple – hypostyle hall of 134 columns. Lunch at Nile-view restaurant. Valley of the Kings – royal tombs including Tutankhamun. Hatshepsut Temple. Colossi of Memnon. Private minibus return to Hurghada.

Description for 2 Days Cairo & Luxor by Plane

🗓️ Day 1 – Cairo: Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili | Flight to Luxor

⏰ 05:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel. Transfer to Hurghada Airport.

✈️ 06:00 AM – Domestic flight Hurghada–Cairo (approx. 50 minutes). Your English-speaking Egyptologist meets you at the airport exit with a name board.

🔺 Pyramids of Giza: The three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos – the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World – plus the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafre.

💡 Optional (not included): Entry inside the pyramid or a camel ride on the plateau.

🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – traditional Egyptian dishes, included in the price.

🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): One of the largest museums in the world with over 100,000 artefacts – including the complete Tutankhamun collection of more than 5,000 objects.

🛍️ Khan el-Khalili Bazaar & El Moez Street: Cairo’s legendary oriental market since the 14th century – the perfect end to your first day in Cairo on this Cairo Luxor tour from Hurghada.

✈️ ~19:00 – Domestic flight Cairo–Luxor (approx. 1 hour). Your guide meets you at Luxor Airport.

🏨 Overnight at the Steigenberger Hotel Luxor – 5-star on the East Bank of the Nile. Dinner at leisure.
🗓️ Day 2 – Luxor: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon

🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.

🏛️ Karnak Temple: The largest temple complex in the world – its legendary hypostyle hall of 134 columns is one of the most awe-inspiring spaces in all of Egypt. The highlight of any Hurghada to Cairo and Luxor by flight itinerary.

🍽️ Lunch at a Nile-view restaurant – included in the price.

👑 Valley of the Kings: The centrepiece of this Pyramids and Valley of the Kings tour from Hurghada – enter the royal tombs of Egypt’s most powerful New Kingdom pharaohs including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Mobile photography without flash now free.

🏯 Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut: The spectacular terraced temple of Egypt’s most famous female pharaoh, carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

🗿 Colossi of Memnon: Two towering statues of Amenhotep III standing 18 metres tall – standing guard since around 1350 BC.

🚗 Private minibus return journey Luxor–Hurghada (approx. 3 hours).

🏨 Arrival back at your hotel in Hurghada. End of your Cairo and Luxor tour from Hurghada by plane.

✈️ The ultimate 2 day Egypt tour by plane from Hurghada – Cairo Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple & Hatshepsut Temple. Domestic flights, Steigenberger Hotel Luxor, 2x lunch & private Egyptologist included. Available every day.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Cairo & Luxor Tour from Hurghada by Plane

What is included in the Cairo and Luxor tour from Hurghada by plane? +
Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off, domestic flights Hurghada–Cairo–Luxor, private minibus Luxor–Hurghada, private air-conditioned vehicles throughout, English-speaking Egyptologist for both days, entrance fees to all mentioned sites, 1 night Steigenberger Hotel Luxor with breakfast, 2x lunch, and all taxes and service charges. Not included: dinner, personal drinks.
Is this the best way to do a Cairo Luxor tour from Hurghada? +
Flying between the two cities is by far the most efficient way to combine Cairo and Luxor from Hurghada. Driving Cairo–Luxor takes 7–8 hours each way. This 2 day tour by plane lets you spend your time sightseeing rather than on the road – with a comfortable overnight in a 5-star Luxor hotel between the two days.
How do you get from Luxor back to Hurghada on Day 2? +
After the Luxor sightseeing on Day 2, you return to Hurghada by private air-conditioned minibus – a comfortable drive of approximately 3 hours through the Eastern Desert.
Do you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) or the old Egyptian Museum? +
This tour includes the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – the new world-class museum near the Giza Plateau with over 100,000 artefacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
Can I book this Hurghada to Cairo and Luxor by flight tour from El Gouna or Makadi Bay? +
Yes. Daily departures from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay and Safaga. Please ask about any applicable transfer supplements when booking from locations outside central Hurghada.

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