Luxor to Cairo Day Trip by Flight

Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
From
$400
Per Person
  • Duration 1 days
  • Tour Type Private tour
  • Country Egypt
  • Runs Daily
  • Group Size Private

Tour Details

Cairo Day tour from Luxor including Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

Discover Cairo on a Luxor to Cairo Day Trip by Flight. This plan fits travelers who want to see Egypt’s top sights in a single day. You will fly from Luxor to Cairo, then meet a private guide. From there, you will tour the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. You will also visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.

This Luxor Cairo private day tour by flight gives you an easy schedule and tailored sightseeing. You also get a Cairo day tour from Luxor including Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum. After that, you will have time for Old Cairo and a visit to the well known Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

You travel with an expert guide during the day, so you can see ancient sites, major monuments, and the lively feel of the city. When the day ends, you fly back to Luxor. This is listed among our recommended Egypt day tours, and it is also a popular option for Luxor day tours.

Itinerary

Day1

Luxor to Cairo day trip by Flight

This Cairo day tour from Luxor including Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum begins early, with a transfer from your Luxor hotel to Luxor International Airport for a short domestic flight north. A private guide and vehicle pick you up in Cairo and head directly for the Giza Plateau, where the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus rise beside the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, once used in the embalming ceremonies of Old Kingdom pharaohs.

A short drive away sits the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), its main hall anchored by an eleven-meter statue of Ramses II, leading into galleries built around Tutankhamun's full burial collection, more than five thousand objects reunited under one roof since the tomb's discovery in 1922.

After lunch at a local restaurant, the day turns toward Old Cairo: the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Coptic Cairo, followed by Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Al-Muizz Street in Islamic Cairo, where spice merchants and craft stalls line streets that have traded since the medieval period.

Your guide and vehicle don't leave your side all day, so the schedule bends around your group rather than the other way around, right through to your evening flight back to Luxor

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Private pickup and drop-off from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor, arranged directly by our representative; no group transfers, no waiting on other passengers.

  • Round-trip domestic flight between Luxor and Cairo, already built into your trip price no separate booking or airport queues to manage yourself.

  • A modern, air-conditioned private vehicle for every transfer, keeping you comfortable through Cairo's heat and traffic.

  • A licensed, experienced Egyptologist guide with you throughout your day tour in Cairo—dedicated to your group only.

  • Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids Complex and the Grand Egyptian Museum, along with every site named in your itinerary—no extra tickets to buy on the day.

  • Extra shopping time in Cairo, arranged on request if you'd like longer at Khan El Khalili or Al-Muizz Street.

  • Bottled mineral water and soft drinks throughout the day, so you're not hunting for a shop in the Cairo heat.

  • All taxes and service charges included upfront — no added costs at the end of your Luxor to Cairo day trip by flight.

Exclusions
  • gratuities (tips), left entirely to your discretion.

  • Entry ticket inside the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu).

  • Rates may change during Christmas, New Year, and Easter peak seasons

Notes

  • Flight Timing: Domestic flights between Luxor and Cairo run early morning and return in the evening, so this is a long day that starts before sunrise. Exact flight times depend on availability and are confirmed closer to your travel date

  • Dress Code: Modest dress is expected at the Coptic Cairo churches and the Islamic Cairo sites — shoulders and knees covered for both men and women. Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing works best given the amount of walking.

  • Physical Demands: This is a full day of walking and standing between the Giza Plateau, the museum, and Old Cairo, with an early start and a late return. It suits travelers comfortable with a long, active day rather than a relaxed pace.

Price per person

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From $400
Group Size Price
Single $485
2-3 Person $430
4-6 Person $410
7-10 Person $400

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All FAQ about Egypt

Book the Luxor to Cairo Day Trip by Flight online by choosing your travel date. Your tour team will arrange the flights, transfers, guide, and Cairo itinerary.

During the trip, you can visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and selected historic areas of Cairo, depending on the itinerary and available time.
 

Yes. The Cairo day tour from Luxor includes the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, all in one day.

Yes. The Luxor Cairo private day tour by flight is arranged exclusively for your group, with a private guide and vehicle in Cairo. This gives you a more comfortable and flexible way to explore the city.
 

The Cairo day trip from Luxor by plane takes a full day, including flights, sightseeing, meals, and transfers. The itinerary is planned to give you enough time to visit Cairo’s main attractions before your return flight to Luxor.
 

The Luxor to Cairo Day Trip by Flight includes round-trip domestic flights between Luxor and Cairo, private transportation, an expert guide, entrance to the included sightseeing sites, and transfers from and back to your Luxor hotel.
 

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