# Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor by Air: Karnak & Valley of the Kings

- Destination: Sharm El Sheikh
- Duration: 1 Day
- Price: from USD 419.35 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel pickup around 4:00 AM for the morning flight.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-to-luxor-karnak-valley-of-kings-day-trip-by-air
- Last updated: 2026-10-07

Fly from Sharm to Luxor for a day with an Egyptologist guide exploring Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, home the same night.

Leave Sharm before sunrise and land in Luxor in time for breakfast, where your Egyptologist guide is waiting — and three thousand years of history laid out in stone.

Your morning belongs to Karnak, the largest religious complex ever built, where the Hypostyle Hall's forest of towering columns still makes visitors go quiet. From there you cross to the West Bank and descend into the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried with painted ceilings and hieroglyphs so vivid they look freshly done, even after millennia underground.

Prefer a guide just for you? Choose the private tour option: an all-inclusive day with entrance fees, lunch and a private guide included. As the afternoon fades, you'll board your return flight, back in Sharm by evening with a day's worth of Egypt's ancient capital behind you — and your beach chair waiting.

## Highlights

- Karnak Temple's Hypostyle Hall
- Two tombs in the Valley of the Kings

## What's included

- Domestic flights
- Egyptologist guide and entrance fees

## What's not included

- Lunch
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## What to bring

- Passport
- Comfortable, light clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Hat for sun protection
- Sunscreen
- Camera or phone for photos
- Cash

## Important information

- Please be on time for the scheduled meeting times

## Itinerary

1. **~04:00–05:00** — Hotel Pickup for the Morning Flight: Pickup is around 4:00 AM; leave your Sharm El Sheikh hotel for the flight to Luxor.
2. Arrival and Breakfast: Land in Luxor in time for breakfast and meet your Egyptologist guide.
3. Karnak Temple: Explore Karnak Temple and its Hypostyle Hall with your guide.
4. West Bank and Valley of the Kings: Cross to the West Bank and visit two tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
5. Return Flight: Board the return flight as the afternoon fades.
6. Return to Sharm El Sheikh: Arrive back in Sharm El Sheikh in the evening.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**Are domestic flights included?**
Yes. Domestic flights are included.

**Is the tour private?**
The standard tour isn't private. You can choose the private tour option, all-inclusive: entrance fees, lunch and a private guide.

**Which sites are included?**
The trip includes Karnak Temple's Hypostyle Hall and two tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

**Are entrance fees included?**
Yes. Entrance fees are included.

**Is lunch included?**
Lunch isn't included in the standard tour; it is included in the private tour option.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation is available up to 3 days before the trip.

**Which airports and airlines are used?**
You fly from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Luxor International Airport; we send your flight details after ticketing.

**What are the exact flight and transfer times?**
Times depend on the date and flight schedule; we confirm them after ticketing.

**Is breakfast included?**
Breakfast is not included; you can ask your hotel for a breakfast box.

**Which tombs do we visit in the Valley of the Kings?**
The ticket covers entry to a set of tombs open on the day; Tutankhamun's tomb needs an extra ticket.

**Are hotel and airport transfers included at both ends?**
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off and airport transfers in both Sharm El Sheikh and Luxor are included.