A 2-day excursion from Safaga Port to Luxor and Cairo combines Egypt’s greatest historical treasures via private overland transport and internal flights. It typically features the Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, alongside Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
If you’re looking for a way to experience the wonders of ancient Egypt, we’re here to help. Our Private 2 Day trip to Luxor and Cairo from Safaga Port allows you to visit some of the most famous monuments in just two days. We’ll take you to Luxor on the first day to see the Valley of the Kings and Karnak temple. Then, on the second day, we’ll fly you to Cairo to visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Planning a trip can be stressful, but we’re here to make it easy. Book your shore excursions from Safaga Port with us online, and let us take care of the details.
Itinerary of the 2-Day Luxor Cairo Tour from Safaga Port
A 2-day Luxor and Cairo overnight shore excursion from Safaga Port is the most comprehensive way to witness Egypt’s greatest ancient wonders during a cruise stop. This fast-paced, high-utility tour covers both the capital city’s iconic pyramids and the open-air museums of Upper Egypt by utilizing a combination of private road transfers and domestic flights.
Day 1- Luxor Tour
We will be delighted to pick you up early in the morning from your cruise at Safaga Port. You will be comfortably transferred to Luxor in a private, air-conditioned Car. Upon arrival, you will meet your private tour guide, who will accompany you to the most impressive Luxor sites.
Karnak Temple
First, you will visit the remarkable Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples on 247 acres of land.
Valley of the Kings
Next, you will explore the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty. It is home to tombs, including the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh Tutankhamun. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world, and most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved.
Hatshepsut Temple
Afterwards, you will visit the stunning Hatshepsut Temple, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels, with two wide ramps in a central position connecting the levels.
Colossi of Memnon
Finally, you will witness the impressive Colossi of Memnon. These two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues were made from blocks of quartzite sandstone in Cairo and then moved 700 km to Luxor.
Sound and Light Show at Karnak
In the evening, you can enjoy an optional tour of the Sound and Light Show at Karnak. This show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and the erection of the Karnak. The show narrates the glorious achievements of some great Pharaohs as you listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy the Karnak temple encloses.
The following day, you will fly to Cairo from Luxor. The flight departs Luxor at 19:15 and arrives in Cairo at 20:15. You will be transferred to your hotel in Giza, where you will spend the night comfortable and relaxing.
Day 2- Cairo Tour
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Giza before you meet our knowledgeable tour guide. They will take you to visit the famous Giza pyramids—Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. After admiring these magnificent structures, you can view the Valley Temple and get a closer look at the Great Sphinx. This legendary guardian stands by the massive funeral complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren.
Continue your exciting day tour by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. This museum displays the world’s largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art, with over 250,000 genuine artefacts that date back as far as 5000 years, including a rare exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun. This exhibit contains a collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before being discovered in 1920 during his excavation.
You will fly back to Hurghada at 14:00 and arrive at 15:00. From there, you will be transferred to your cruise in Safaga.
The 2 Day Luxor Cairo Tour from Safaga Port includes the following:
- Pick up services from your Cruise in Safaga and return
- Flight tickets- Luxor Cairo-Cairo -Hurghada
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
- Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo and Luxor
- Shopping tours in Cairo
- All Service charges & taxes
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- 1-night accommodation in 5 stars hotel
Exclusions for the 2-Day Luxor Cairo Tour departing from Safaga Port
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping