Explore the Wonders of Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor: A Comprehensive 4-Day Private Guided Tour Starting in Aswan
Overview
Immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt with a comprehensive 4-Day Private Guided Tour, embarking from Aswan and culminating in Luxor. This journey offers a deep dive into the historic marvels of Aswan and Luxor, including the Aswan Dam, the majestic Abu Simbel, the sprawling Karnak Temple, the enigmatic Valley of Kings, and more. Your tour will be enhanced by the comfort of air-conditioned transport and the convenience of selecting your own accommodation and meals.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at hotel/port via air-conditioned vehicle
- Guidance from an English-speaking expert tour guide
- One-way first-class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor
- Group excursion to Abu Simbel by bus or minibus
Excluded
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned
- Costs for hotel accommodations, food, or drinks
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Additional charge of $10 USD per person for pick-ups from hotels on the west bank of Aswan and drop-offs at hotels on the west bank of Luxor
Tour Plan
Day 1 - Aswan
Your tour starts with a visit to the Philae Temple, dedicated to goddess Isis, via motorboat. Next, marvel at the Aswan High Dam's impressive engineering, followed by a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk. The day concludes with a transfer to your Aswan hotel.
Day 2 - Abu Simbel and Luxor
An early morning journey to the Abu Simbel Temples, approximately 285 km south of Aswan, awaits. After exploring these unique rock-cut temples, you'll return to Aswan and later embark on a first-class train to Luxor for an overnight stay.
Day 3 - Luxor's West Bank
The tour continues with visits to the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, followed by a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos.
Day 4 - Luxor's East Bank
The final day features a visit to the Karnak Temple, the largest of its kind in the world, and concludes with a tour of the Luxor Temple, before transferring back to your Luxor hotel.