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Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

Multi-language Guides

About this tour

This day trip to Luxor from Sharm El Sheikh takes you from the Red Sea to the world’s greatest open-air museum, where temples and royal tombs tell stories that go back more than 3,500 years. In just one day, you will fly to Luxor, explore four of Egypt’s most impressive historical sites, and return to your resort the same evening with memories that will last a lifetime.

In Luxor, you will visit some of the most iconic sites in Egypt, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. With your expert Egyptologist guide, each site becomes more than just a stop; you understand the stories, beliefs, and history behind these incredible monuments.

Everything is arranged for you. A private car will collect you from your hotel early in the morning, and your guide will handle all entrance fees, transfers, and explanations throughout the day. All you need to do is show up and enjoy one of the most rewarding day trips from Sharm El Sheikh.

With Respect Tours, this is not just a day excursion; it is a chance to walk through 3,500 years of history in a single day, guided by local experts who know Luxor inside and out.

Highlights

  • Karnak Temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon

Included/Excluded

  • Round-trip domestic flights (Sharm El Sheikh ⇄ Luxor)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide in Luxor
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Entry inside specific tombs in the Valley of the Kings (optional tickets)
  • Beverages during lunch
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Tipping for the guide and driver
  • Optional activities or upgrades

Itinerary

Your day begins early with pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and a short transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. In less than an hour, you arrive in the heart of ancient Thebes, where your Egyptologist guide will be waiting to begin your full-day exploration.    

 

Begin your exploration at Karnak Temple, a vast complex that was not built by a single king but expanded over generations. It is the largest religious complex ever built, constructed over 2,000 years by successive pharaohs. Walk through the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, where 134 massive columns rise 21 meters high and are covered in detailed painted hieroglyphs, one of the most breathtaking spaces in the ancient world.    

 

Cross to the West Bank to explore the famous Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried deep inside the mountains. Here, you step inside royal tombs cut into the rock, where vivid wall paintings still hold their color and meaning. These chambers were designed for eternity, and walking through them offers a rare connection to the world of the pharaohs.    

 

Continue to the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most unique temples in Egypt, built into the cliffs. The story behind it is just as powerful: a female ruler who claimed the throne and built one of the most remarkable temples in ancient history.   

 

Before leaving the West Bank, stop at the Colossi of Memnon. These two massive statues have stood guard over the Theban necropolis for more than 3,000 years.    

 

After a well-earned lunch at a local restaurant, begin your journey back. You will transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Sharm El Sheikh, arriving in the evening and heading back to your hotel with a full day of history behind you.  

 

Traveler’s Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Luxor can be much hotter than Sharm El Sheikh, especially in the middle of the day.    

 

🍽️ Meals: Lunch

Language

Multi-language Guides

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You must carry your original passport for airport security and domestic flight check-in.

Standard tickets usually include entry to 3 tombs. Your guide will recommend the best ones available on the day.

Yes. Luxor is located inland and can be significantly hotter, especially in the summer months.

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A++++++ It was a pleasure meeting you Ahmed. You made the trip from the airport to the hotel a good experience I hope to be your passenger in my next coming to Cairo.
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Great service, professional staff, quick response, and very comfortable vehicles I would like to sincerely thank the entire team for the excellent service and professional treatment throughout my experience with them. I truly appreciated the high quality of the service, the excellent condition of the vehicles, and most importantly, the quick response and the professionalism of your staff during the service. Thank you all for your great support and for making the experience smooth and pleasant. I highly appreciate your efforts and look forward to using your service again in the future. One small suggestion would be to keep the prices a little more reasonable and competitive. 😊 Thank you once again and keep up the great work!
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Best travel agency This review is a true evidence to the great experience and happiness I had with this company. Honestly I've never dealt with people like the team at Respect Tours. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming especially Mr. David Asaad who is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. He is very kind easy to get along with and has a big heart. His professionalism was outstanding and he is also a great leader with confidence and knowledge I would also like to give a special thanks to our driver Mohsen. He was very friendly helpful and professional throughout our trips and made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. I truly thank the wonderful Respect Tours team and wish them continued success and all the best.
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Maria Kal
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Guidance for trips We booked 2 trips and we had great experience! Many thanks to Ashraf Zaky. He was very friendly, helpful and gave us great guidance to explore Cairo!
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Maria Kal
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Road trip with driver Excellent experience! Thanks Ahmed! The best Driver!! Highly recommended!
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Asad B
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5 star service Very good experience mostly staff very friend my ashraf and salim driver and ahmad driver very nice service and very friendly my tour is very happy that guys i come again inshallah
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🤍🤍 الفف شكراا حق استاذ اشرف الليفي قدم لنا خدمه ممتازه جداا لشركه رسبكت الف شكرا ليهم و لانهم جابو استاذ اشرف 🤍
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One of a kind experience From the tour desk to the driver. The star was Hazim such a gentleman. He did everything perfect and knowledgeable. Pyramid's tour. The museum. Extremely accommodating and pleasant. Yasmin was our contact person and was also extremely helpful
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Pyramids tour We travelled with Ahmet Elnagar he was kind and the ride was really good.
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Wonderful services - Respect Tour via Novotel Borg / Cairo Exceptional Support and Professionalism - Respect Tours - Novotel El Borg / Cairo I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Achraf Zaki and his colleague Ayman for their outstanding professionalism, kindness and dedication. From the very beginning, they made us feel completely confident and well taken care of. They took the time to understand our expectations and helped us choose the best options to discover and enjoy this wonderful city of Cairo in auguste 2026. Their professionalism, availability and warm attitude truly made a difference and contributed to making our stay even more enjoyable. We will certainly return to the same hotel on our next visit to Cairo, and it will be a real pleasure to have the opportunity to contact Mr. Achraf Zaki and Ayman again. Thank you both for your excellent support and for helping us create such wonderful memories of Cairo. We truly appreciate it! 🌟