Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt

Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide

Outty Ranking 66 5.0 · 4 traveler reviews12 hoursFrom $17
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66/100

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Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide is a 12-hour experience in Cairo, Egypt, from $17 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
5/5 (4)
Duration
12 hours
From
$17 per person

Explore the ancient wonders of Luxor on a full-day trip from Cairo with a private guide. Fly directly to Luxor to visit iconic attractions like the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Enjoy seamless transfers in a pri

What you get

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees for the mention sightseeing if option selected
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Private Egyptology guide
  • 1 Free for 15 Paying Guests

About this experience

Explore the ancient wonders of Luxor on a full-day trip from Cairo with a private guide. Fly directly to Luxor to visit iconic attractions like the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Enjoy seamless transfers in a private car, ensuring your comfort throughout the day. After absorbing the rich history and culture, return to Cairo with unforgettable memories of your journey through time. - Private guided tour of Luxor's top attractions - Round-trip domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor included - Personal transportation with a private car for convenience - Experience the history of the Valley of the Kings and more

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees for the mention sightseeing if option selected
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Private Egyptology guide
  • 1 Free for 15 Paying Guests
  • Flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor to back to Cairo If option selected.

Not included

  • Gratuities

What you'll see and do

  1. We will take you from your hotel in Cairo to airport to take your flight to Luxor

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Luxor

    Ones you arrive to Luxor your private guide and car will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it

    Pass by without stopping

  3. Valley of the Kings

    First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamen is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king .

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  4. Tomb of Merenptah

    In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .

    20 minutes here · Admission included

  5. Tomb of Ramases IX

    Tomb of King Ramesses lX was the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. His name prior to assuming the crown was Amonhirkhopshef. He was the fifth son of Ramesses III and was appointed to the position of crown prince by the twenty-second year of his father's reign when all four of his elder brothers predeceased his promotion to crown prince . The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated

    20 minutes here · Admission included

  6. Tomb of Ramses III

    The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers

    20 minutes here · Admission included

  7. Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)

    Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (optional) King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings

    Pass by without stopping

  8. Temple of Hatshepsut

    After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty .

    90 minutes here · Admission included

  9. Colossi of Memnon

    the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.

    15 minutes here · Admission included

  10. The Karnak Temple

    After lunch you continue your day tour to Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor Karnak you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  11. Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,

    The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs

    10 minutes here · Admission included

  12. Obelisk of Thutmoses I

    The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs

    10 minutes here · Admission included

  13. The Temple of Medinet Habu

    Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak, Karnak,, Luxor Egypt

    Pass by without stopping

  14. Luxor Temple

    Luxor Temple, Ipet-resyt “Southern Sanctuary” to the ancient Egyptians, was so called because of its location within ancient Thebes (modern Luxor). It is located around three kilometers to the south of Karnak Temple, to which it was once linked with a processional way bordered with sphinxes. The oldest evidence for this temple dates to the Eighteenth Dynasty (c.1550–1295 BC).

    90 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

Options you can book

  • Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide

    Included everything: Flight tickets + private Car in Cairo And Luxor + Private Guide + Tickets to the mention sightseeing + Lunch Pickup included

  • Car+Guide+Lunch+entrance ticke

    Car+Guide+Lunch+entrance ticke: This Option is included Private Car in Luxor+Guide+Lunch+entrance tickets and excluding the flights tickets Pickup included

  • Mex option flight & train

    Mex option flight & train : Mex option flight & train Go by flight and get back to Cairo by sleeping train included private transfer and guide and ticket Pickup included

  • Tour Excluded Flight tickets

    Excluding Flight tickets : This tour included private car in Luxor and guide not included entrance fees and lunch Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
ar, de, ja, en, it, fr, es
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 30 travelers per booking
Operated by
Queen Nefertari Tours

Know before you go

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

4 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Photo opportunities

2 mentions

The views and photo stops come up again and again.

Pace and timing

2 mentions

Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

Value for money

1 mention

Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

Organization

1 mention

Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

Food and drink

1 mention

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Traveler reviews

4 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Curious17422818145 · August 2026

Great tour

Great trip and the guide was very helpful!

Response from the operator: Dear valued guest thank you so much for choosing our company and for taking the time to write this review. The extra charge was because you stay in sahl hashesh and it was for around transfer for all the 5 person We greatly appreciate every feedback made by our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. I am delighted that you have enjoyed your trip with us and that you are satisfied with the services provided to your good self throughout the trip. Looking forward to join us once again in the near future best regards

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Vacation38432017919 · July 2026

Zero stress, all magic ✨

I'll be honest I was nervous about doing a day trip all the way to Luxor from Cairo It sounded exhausting! But this team thought of absolutely everything They handled the flights, the transport, the tickets, the lunch all we had to do was show up and enjoy The van was clean and air-conditioned the driver was careful and the whole day ran like clockwork. My favorite part Sitting down for a proper Egyptian lunch with our guide just chatting and laughing after seeing the tombs. It felt like a real holiday, not a rushed tour Highly recommend for anyone who wants the magic without the headache .

Response from the operator: Dear valued guest thank you so much for choosing our company and for taking the time to write this review. The extra charge was because you stay in sahl hashesh and it was for around transfer for all the 5 person We greatly appreciate every feedback made by our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. I am delighted that you have enjoyed your trip with us and that you are satisfied with the services provided to your good self throughout the trip. Looking forward to join us once again in the near future best regards

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Discover13110019401 · July 2026

Worth the early wake-up call—trust me!🙂

Okay, the 4 AM pickup sounds brutal, but I promise you, it is SO worth it. We were walking through the Valley of the Kings while it was still cool and quiet, before the big crowds showed up. That alone made the tour worth it! Then we moved on to the Temple of Hatshepsut, which is just stunning, and ended at Karnak—which honestly left me speechless. Our guide knew exactly when to go where to beat the rush. We were back in Cairo by evening, exhausted but happy, with a thousand photos and even more memories. Do yourself a favor and just book it!👍

Response from the operator: Dear valued guest thank you so much for choosing our company and for taking the time to write this review. The extra charge was because you stay in sahl hashesh and it was for around transfer for all the 5 person We greatly appreciate every feedback made by our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. I am delighted that you have enjoyed your trip with us and that you are satisfied with the services provided to your good self throughout the trip. Looking forward to join us once again in the near future best regards

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Journey41395990255 · July 2026

From Cairo to Kings—what a day!

I honestly didn't think we could see so much in one day, but this tour made it happen! Our guide picked us up at our hotel before sunrise, and from that moment on, everything was smooth sailing. The flight to Luxor felt like it took no time at all, and then we were actually there—standing in the Valley of the Kings. I had goosebumps. Karnak Temple is massive in a way pictures just can't capture. We never felt rushed, and our guide kept checking if we needed breaks, water, or just a moment to take it all in. If you're worried about the long day, don't be—it flies by when you're having this much fun!

Response from the operator: Dear valued guest thank you so much for choosing our company and for taking the time to write this review. The extra charge was because you stay in sahl hashesh and it was for around transfer for all the 5 person We greatly appreciate every feedback made by our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. I am delighted that you have enjoyed your trip with us and that you are satisfied with the services provided to your good self throughout the trip. Looking forward to join us once again in the near future best regards

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Good to know

Duration
12 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
1+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$17 to $1129
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
1
Verdict
Solid Choice

Who runs this experience

Operated by Queen Nefertari Tours, who run 7 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.4.

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Why this scores 66

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
Review evidence (18% weight)25
Booking momentum (14% weight)13
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)95
Local standing (8% weight)54
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cairo.

How much does Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide cost?

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Prices start at $17 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cairo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide take?

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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cairo is not rushed.

Is Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cairo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 12-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide?

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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cairo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cairo and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Full Day Luxor Tour from Cairo with Private Guide start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cairo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Cairo?

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On Outty we rank every Cairo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All-in-One Giza Tour, inside Pyramid, sphinx, Camel ride & lunch, VIP Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Tour –Inside the Pyramids&More, Best of Cairo Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Museum Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Cairo?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Cairo?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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