Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: Approximately 10 to 12 Hours
Pickup Time: 07:00 AM (Synchronized to your domestic flight schedule)
Pickup & Drop-off: Door-to-door private transfers from any hotel in Cairo or Giza & Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Tour Type: 100% Private Chauffeured VIP Day Excursion by Air with Dedicated Egyptologist
Tour Highlights
Journey south from Cairo to Luxor—ancient Thebes, the world’s greatest open-air museum—on an all-inclusive VIP day trip by air. Designed for travelers who want to experience the peak of New Kingdom pharaonic monumental architecture without changing hotels, this private itinerary combines return domestic flights with door-to-door executive chauffeur service, a private licensed Egyptologist, and rare direct interior entry into the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun.
- Round-Trip Domestic Flights: Save days of overland travel with swift 1-hour flights connecting Cairo and Luxor.
- Special Entry to King Tutankhamun’s Tomb (KV62): Step inside the original underground burial chamber discovered by Howard Carter in November 1922 and see the resting place of Egypt’s most famous pharaoh.
- The Valley of the Kings: Explore the royal rock-cut tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs, featuring three rotated royal tombs adorned with well-preserved colorful hieroglyphic mortuary scenes.
- Karnak Temple Complex: Walk through the monumental Avenue of Sphinxes and stand beneath the 134 colossal sandstone columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall.
- Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Admire the three terraced limestone colonnades of Deir el-Bahari, rising out of the desert bedrock beneath sheer mountain cliffs.
- The Colossi of Memnon: Stop before the two 18-meter-tall monolithic quartzite statues of Amenhotep III facing eastward toward the Nile.
- Private Dedicated Egyptologist: Enjoy undivided, academic-grade curation and personal attention throughout your exploration of Upper Egypt.
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Morning: Cairo Departure & Flight to Luxor
- Your Ramasside Tours representative and chauffeur meet you at your hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza in a private, air-conditioned executive vehicle.
- Transfer directly to Cairo International Airport (CAI) for your 1-hour morning flight to Luxor.
- Upon arrival at Luxor Airport (LXR), your dedicated private Egyptologist guide and chauffeur welcome you at the terminal exit holding a personalized name sign.
Stop 1: Karnak Temple Complex (East Bank)
- Begin your exploration on Luxor's East Bank at the vast Karnak Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu:
- Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes: Walk the ceremonial processional approach leading to the First Pylon.
- The Great Hypostyle Hall: Stand among 134 soaring papyrus-shaped stone columns towering up to 21 meters high.
- Royal Obelisks: Inspect the surviving granite needles erected by Queen Hatshepsut and Pharaoh Thutmose III.
- The Sacred Lake & Scarab: View the ceremonial reflection pool and the monolithic stone scarab dedicated to Khepri.
Stop 2: The Valley of the Kings & King Tutankhamun’s Tomb (West Bank)
- Cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank necropolis, hidden deep within the limestone cliffs of the Theban hills:
- Valley of the Kings: Tour three selected royal tombs, rotated by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities for conservation, featuring deep subterranean corridors carved with scenes from the Book of the Dead.
- Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62): Enjoy special included access inside the burial chamber where Carter uncovered the world's greatest archaeological find, discovering the story of Tutankhamun’s reign (1336–1327 BC) and burial rituals.
Stop 3: The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
- Proceed to the dramatic terraced limestone complex of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh:
- Admire the classical symmetry of the three rising colonnaded terraces designed by the royal architect Senenmut.
- Inspect the painted wall reliefs detailing the divine birth of the queen and the legendary trading expedition to the land of Punt.
Stop 4: The Colossi of Memnon
- Conclude your West Bank exploration at the two twin statues of Amenhotep III:
- Stand before the twin sandstone colossi that have guarded the entrance to the pharaoh's mortuary temple for over 3,400 years.
- Learn about the Greco-Roman legends surrounding the "singing" statues of Memnon.
Evening: Return Flight to Cairo & Hotel Transfer
- Your private chauffeur transfers you to Luxor Airport for your return evening flight to Cairo.
- Upon landing at Cairo Airport, your representative meets you and escorts you back to your Cairo or Giza hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Domestic flight tickets: Cairo – Luxor – Cairo (with Business Class options available)
- Private door-to-door transportation in modern, air-conditioned executive vehicles in both Cairo and Luxor
- Dedicated professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the tour in Luxor
- Special admission ticket to the interior of King Tutankhamun's Tomb (KV62)
- All entrance tickets to scheduled attractions (Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings general admission, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon)
- Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicles throughout the day
- All road tolls, airport transfers, service charges, and local municipal taxes
Exclusions
- Entry visa to Egypt (Assistance available upon request)
- Optional meals and beverages unless requested in advance
- Special interior tickets not mentioned in the program (e.g., Tombs of Seti I or Ramesses VI)
- Professional vacation photographer add-on
- Personal souvenirs and discretionary tipping
Tour Add-ons & Booking Notes
Business Class Flight Upgrade
Upgrade your domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor to Business Class for an additional $50 per person, enjoying extra legroom, priority airport handling, and enhanced inflight comfort.
Executive Luxury Van Upgrade
Upgrade your road transit in Cairo and Luxor to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, plush reclining leather captain chairs, dual-zone climate control, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold refreshments.
Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge (Cairo Days)
For your Cairo touring days, lunch can be arranged at the renowned 9 Pyramids Lounge inside the Giza Plateau complex, offering an upscale dining experience paired with panoramic views of the pyramids for $30 per person (advance booking required).
Visa-on-Arrival Fast-Track Service
Avoid airport lines upon your initial arrival into Egypt with our fast-track visa processing service for $35 per person. Simply send your passport copy in advance, and our airport representative will have your visa pre-arranged.
Professional Vacation Photographer
Hire a dedicated vacation photographer to accompany you across the temples and tombs of Luxor to capture high-resolution portraits for $50 per day.
Travel Insurance Coverage (AIG Travel Guard)
Protect your journey with optional travel insurance coverage: $15 per person for day excursions, and $25 per person for weekly packages.
Suburban Transfer Surcharges
Pickups from central Cairo and Giza hotels are included. Pickups from extended suburban zones—including Heliopolis (airport area), New Cairo, or 6th of October City—incur a nominal distance surcharge.
Child Policy
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (subject to airline infant ticket policies)
- 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate (plus domestic airline ticket fare)
- 12+ years: Full adult rate
Recommended Egypt Excursions & Day Tours
- Giza Pyramids & The Great Sphinx Tour: Explore Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and the Valley Temple on a classic half-day private tour.
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) & Giza Pyramids: Pair the ancient pyramids with the state-of-the-art galleries housing King Tutankhamun’s complete burial collection.
- Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara Day Tour: Discover the architectural evolution of royal tombs from the Step Pyramid of Djoser to Giza.
- Giza Pyramids & The Historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir: Experience the classic cultural circuit covering ancient monuments and over 120,000 museum antiquities.
- Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar with Female Guide: A personalized cultural tour covering Giza, Tahrir Square, and the historic 14th-century Khan El Khalili market.
- Cairo Airport Transit Layover Excursion: Transform a flight connection at CAI airport into a private pyramids tour with guaranteed on-time return.
- Private Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo: Visit the Mediterranean coast to tour the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and Fort Qaitbay.
- Overnight Excursion to Alexandria from Cairo: Enjoy a two-day coastal retreat exploring Greco-Roman monuments, the Corniche, and fresh seafood dining.
- Cairo Culinary & Authentic Street Food Tour: Taste classic Egyptian street food staples including Koshary, Ta'ameya, Ful, and fresh local pastries.
- Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids: Watch the Giza Plateau illuminate under the night sky with dramatic audio narration and laser projections.
- 5-Star Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo: Sail along the Cairo Nile aboard a luxury riverboat featuring an open buffet, belly dancing, and Tanoura shows.
For bookings, customized departure schedules, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]
