Day Trip from Luxor to Cairo by Flight

An early start for your transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo, where you will be accompanied by your own Egyptologist tour guide to visit the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s greatest attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Middle Pyramids of Chephren and the smallest Mykerinos Pyramid along with the famous mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient Pharaohs. This tour includes a visit to the Valley Temple facing the great Sphinx. Lunch at the quality restaurant is included, then a visit to the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibits a collection now over 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt. Learn about the great Egyptian civilization and the mummification art in ancient Egypt. Continue your tour to visit the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo including some of the early religious monuments of the city such as the Hanging Church or the Suspended Church, this basilica church was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. The church became the center of the Christian Church of Egypt. Afterward, enjoy an evening of shopping at the Khan El Khalili famous Bazaar and old market in Cairo. Enjoy some free time in Cairo, then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport to fly back to Luxor with direct transfer to your hotel in Luxor.

 

* Please Note: There is an additional charge to enter the Great Pyramid and Mummies Room at the Museum. Please ask your Tour Guide should you require a ticket.