Valley of the Kings
Explore the royal necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank, where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in decorated tombs.
EGYVIBES • SHARM EL SHEIKH DEPARTURES
Looking for the best Luxor tours from Sharm El Sheikh? Our private and group trips from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxorincluding day trips by plane, overnight Luxor tours, Valley of the Kings excursions, Karnak Temple visits and hot air balloon experiences.
Luxor tours from Sharm El Sheikh are available by plane as a one-day excursion or a 2-day overnight tour. The 1-day trip focuses on Luxor’s major archaeological sites, including Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Travelers who want more time in Luxor can choose the 2-day option with an overnight hotel stay and sunrise hot air balloon ride. Return domestic flights, hotel transfers and guided sightseeing are included according to the selected tour.
Compare the most popular trips from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor and choose the experience that fits your travel style, time and budget.
| Tour type | Duration | Transport | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ 1 day tour to Luxor by Flight | 1 day | ✈️ Flight | Travellers with limited time |
| 🎈 Luxor + Hot Air Balloon | 2 days | ✈️ Flight | Premium experience lovers |
| 🏛 Cairo + Luxor Combo | 2 days | ✈️ Flight | Seeing the most in one trip |
Discover four of Luxor’s most important ancient sites on the East and West Banks of the Nile, from royal tombs to monumental temples.
Explore the royal necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank, where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in decorated tombs.
Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor’s East Bank and explore its monumental columns, courtyards, obelisks and sacred spaces with your Egyptologist guide.
Visit the terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, one of the most distinctive monuments on Luxor’s West Bank.
See the two monumental statues of Amenhotep III that stand on Luxor’s West Bank.
This itinerary brings together key archaeological highlights from both the East and West Banks of Luxor.
Travelers planning Luxor tours from Sharm El Sheikh often ask about flights, travel time, and what they will see during their visit to the famous Valley of the Kings and other highlights of Luxor.
The best way to travel from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor is by plane. The flight takes approximately 1 hour, making it the most comfortable option for a day trip. We include return flights, airport transfers, and a private Egyptologist guide in all our Luxor tours from Sharm El Sheikh.
Our trips from Sharm El Sheikh to the Valley of the Kings include the Valley of the Kings with 3 royal tombs, Karnak Temple, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and Luxor Temple. The 2-day tour to Luxor from Sharm also includes a hot air balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise.
The Luxor day trip from Sharm El Sheikh by plane takes approximately 12 to 13 hours. You fly early in the morning, spend 6 to 7 hours visiting the sites with your guide, and return to Sharm El Sheikh in the evening.
Absolutely. Luxor is home to the largest concentration of ancient Egyptian monuments on Earth, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Nile. Many travelers consider the trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor to be the most impressive excursion they take during their Egypt holiday.